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E-Book: It’s Your Money, Honey!

Graduation is right around the corner! Are you still looking for a gift to get an upcoming college grad or even a recent post-grad? An e-reader uploaded with “It’s Your Money, Honey!” is just what a young girl needs in her life.

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“Laughing Baby” Mom Shares Viral Video Secrets

Hes been called the Laughing Baby in the media. On YouTube, his video is appropriately titled Baby Laughing Hysterically at Ripping Paper, and in just two months, its attracted over 16 million views. To define it best in web slang: His video has gone viral. Its catapulted a 10-month-old boy to a type of celebrity status, plucking a small family from St. Louis, Missouri, and plopping them down on the couch of televisions The Today Show.

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The Cough Conundrum – Stay Home or Safe to Go Out?

Lets face it. If you have been to your childs school or daycare over the past several weeks, you have undoubtedly heard a contagious chorus of coughs and sniffles. The unfortunately inevitable virus swap reaches its peak during the winter season and on average, a young child will have 6-10 colds per year. I am most commonly asked about the symptoms associated with the common cold and flu, including a runny nose, cough, and fever.

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Is Your Daughter a Cheerleader? Prevent Injuries!

Is your daughter interested in cheerleading? Are you skeptical because you’ve heard it’s a dangerous sport? Well, here’s your chance to get the facts straight. We interviewed Dr. Jeffrey Dugas of the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) and Bill Seely, executive director of USA Cheer, about cheerleading misconceptions and injury prevention tips for parents and kids interested in this sport. And, when it comes to letting your child start cheerleading, they say BRING IT ON! ModernMom: What are the most common types of cheerleader injuries?