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Medication safety for children: important advice for caregivers

Each year, an estimated 71,000 children are treated in emergency rooms for accidental medication poisonings, many of which are caused by dosing mistakes. Thankfully, while most issues are resolved by health care professionals or poison control resources, extreme cases that go untreated can result in complications, particularly in very young children. Experts provide tips on how to avoid common medicine mistakes.

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How moms can find opportunities to chase business dreams

While raising children, many women find themselves looking for a solution in which they can work, while still being involved in their child's life. This may be one of the reasons for the rising trend of successful "mompreneurs" - women starting and running their own businesses, often from home.

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Tips for working smarter outside of the traditional office environment

For many professionals, life in a cubicle is a thing of the past. Going into work could very well mean taking a stroll down the hall to your home office or heading to the coffee shop down the street. For those who are used to working in a traditional office environment, there are a few things you can do to make sure you are working at peak efficiency in your flexible work environment.

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This flu season Brandi Chastain encourages families: Don't wait to vaccinate

With schools in session, it's a busy time of year for most families, and there's plenty of stress without having to worry about catching the flu. Make flu vaccination a priority in your family as soon as the vaccine is available.

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Talking to your kids about war, conflict and tragedy

From the deaths of dictators, terrorists and world-changing CEOs, to the devastation of earthquakes, Middle East revolts and global economic crisis, 2011 was a year wrought with war, conflict and tragedy. And while we as adults struggle to find meaning and understanding in such events, as parents, we are sometimes left struggling to answer those same questions for our children. The key is to listen to your children's concerns and to provide realistic assurance.

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