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    • "Poop" Dermatitis Making A Comeback. WHAT???

      By GALTime.com | Healthy Living – Tue, Feb 2, 2010 6:06 AM EST

      Research out of Johns Hopkins Children's Center finds skin irritations caused by toilet seats are making a comeback with cases popping up in pediatricians' offices.

      Lead investigator Bernard Cohen, M.D., says, "Toilet seat dermatitis is one of those legendary conditions described in medical textbooks and seen in underdeveloped countries, but one that younger pediatricians have not come across in their daily practice." Cohen, director of pediatric dermatology at Hopkins Children's Center, went on to say that, "If our small analysis is any indication of what's happening, we need to make sure the condition is on every pediatrician's radar."

      The research, published in the February journal Pediatrics, found the culprits responsible for the re-emergence to be harsh cleaning chemicals and exotic, fashionable wooden toilet seats--especially those covered in varnishes and paints.

      Cohen says children can develop irritation with repeated use of a wooden seat or repeated

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    • Disciplining OTHER People's Kids-- A Yes, or BIG No No?

      By GALTime.com | Parenting – Tue, Feb 2, 2010 5:30 AM EST

      By Dr. Michele Borba Real Parenting Solutions

      When I was growing up and misbehaved I was set straight by the parent in charge. And if my friends misbehaved at my house there were held accountable by my mom and dad. But these days the parenting rules about disciplining other kids have changed.

      Parents are far much more cautious about disciplining kids who aren't "theirs." One reason is out of self-protection - our society has become so litigious. But the neighborhood block as well as parent support systems where we know each other's children and help raise them has broken down. So how do you navigate those tricky issues of disciplining the "other kids" when the child is in your care and you are in charge?

      My view: it's never intruding when you're protecting a child. You also don't want to offend the kid's parents, but when his behavior is dangerous or harmful to another child, you can't ignore it either. Still, the right response depends on the circumstances-and in this

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    • Your Child Needs Counseling--Now What?

      By GALTime.com | Parenting – Mon, Feb 1, 2010 8:18 PM EST

      by Family Therapist Sally Souliere, MSW LICSW

      Your child seems emotionally distressed and you're concerned it's beyond the point of typical childhood anxiety. You're ready to seek a professional's opinion, but where should you start?

      This is a question that many parents and caretakers face when they attempt to find help for a child in need of mental health services. Insurance plans and benefits are often confusing and unclear. The type of care the child needs may be unclear. Counselors aren't returning phone calls. Do we need a psychiatrist, psychologist or therapist? Do I need a referral? Should I call the pediatrician? I can't get an appointment for over a month ... now what?
      These are questions and concerns that don't always have easy solutions. Here are a few general guidelines and tips that may make the process a bit easier:
      • If your child is in immediate danger you must go to the local emergency room or call 911. This includes thoughts or feelings of suicide and suicidal

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    • Hand Sanitizer: NOT All Created Equal

      By GALTime.com | Healthy Living – Sat, Jan 30, 2010 3:00 AM EST

      The use of hand sanitizer is soaring ..... but did you know there can be a big difference between products?

      When you search store shelves looking for an alcohol based hand sanitizer, there's one important number to watch out for according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)..... and it's probably not the one you think.

      Don't be drawn in by a label promising to kill 99.9% of germs. Turn that bottle over and check out the alcohol concentration. Make sure it's 60% or greater. Some products only contain 40%.

      There's actually a right and wrong way to use the products. Click here for important tips.


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    • The WIFE Benefit: How Today's Husbands Are Making Out

      By GALTime.com | Work + Money – Fri, Jan 29, 2010 7:04 PM EST

      It used to be that family income was largely tied to the man...whether the wife worked or not. Now, research from the Pew Research Center shows the tide is turning as a growing number of men enjoy the gains made by women in the workplace. The report shows a big shift in marital dynamics as women now outpace men in both education and earnings growth. The research compared census data for adults in 2007 to their counterparts from 1970.

      According to the report:

      • A larger share of men in 2007, compared with their 1970 counterparts, are married to women whose education and income exceed their own.
      • In 2007, median household incomes of three groups -- married men, married women and unmarried women -- were about 60% higher than those of their counterparts in 1970. But for a fourth group, unmarried men, the rise in real median household income was smaller -- just 16%
      • In 1970, 28% of wives ages 30-44 had husbands who were better educated than they were, outnumbering the 20%
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    • Is Your Child Being CyberBullied? Important Signs

      By GALTime.com | Parenting – Fri, Jan 29, 2010 6:33 PM EST

      By Dr. Michele Borba, Real Parenting Solutions

      This week, yet another teen suicide-- we learned of yet another horrific youth tragedy that appeared to be prompted by relentless online bullying by peers. Phoebe Prince, a fifteen-year-old Massachusetts high school student, committed suicide. South Hadley High Principal Daniel Smith called Prince "smart, charming, and as is the case with many teenagers, complicated ..." We will never know the specific reasons why she chose to take her life," Boston.com reported. But we do have one clue:friends and school officials confirmed that she had been taunted by peers via text messages, Facebook and other social networking sites since moving from Ireland last year.

      Even after this young girl's death, bullies posted vile messages on her Facebook memorial page. Those comments had to be removed from the page. Two students from her high school have been suspended and an investigation is underway.

      Horrific. Sad. Heart-wrenching. There

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    • Don't Melt! Keep Makeup From Dripping Off On Rainy Day

      By GALTime.com | Fashion – Thu, Jan 28, 2010 3:46 AM EST

      Are you sick of looking like a drowned rat after getting caught in the rain? Style experts Kerri Winick and Andrea Krivelow of Celebutante Sisters turned to the pros to help us all keep a fresh face:

      When the rain starts to fall and the harsh winds blow, your perfect party look can fall flat within minutes. Unlike our favorite starlets, most of us don't have a team of professional hairdressers, makeup artists and stylists on speed dial. Have no fear! Celebrity makeup artist Christopher Drummond has tips on how to weather a storm…and still look red carpet ready!

      1. If it is raining the day of a special event or "big night out", stay away from liquid foundation, which has a tendency to "melt" and not last as long.
      2. Add a little more makeup than you normally would for all products to prepare for the fact that some makeup will come off due to bad weather.
      3. Be sure to add layers to your foundation.
      4. Use water resistant products.


      Veludo Velvet Foundation $65


      Wait!

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    • Tantrums? Backtalk? Meltdowns? STOP The Chaos In Your House

      By GALTime.com | Parenting – Wed, Jan 27, 2010 6:59 PM EST

      Is your household in turmoil? Do you feel overwhelmed by your child's temper tantrums? Parenting consultant and author, Dr. Michele Borba, reveals the best solutions for common parenting dilemmas and for the chaos affecting you and your marriage.

      Tantrums. Backtalk. Meltdowns. Defiance. Disrespect. Yelling. Refusing to stay in Time Out. Won't go to bed. Chaos! Those were the behaviors I faced when I went on a house call for the day to a family's home for Dr. Phil last week.

      Background About the Family

      The parents of four young kids sent a "HELP" call to Dr. Phil asking for guidance. "Chaos!" was their description of day to day family life. Mom was overwhelmed (so overwhelmed she'd left home). The kids were defiant. The three-year-old was in constant meltdown. Family harmony was nonexistent. No one would sit for the kids.

      Dr. Phil sent me with a film crew to spend the day with the mom and dad and four kids. My role: watch for the hot button issues causing the friction

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    • Important Insider's Guide to Car Recalls: How To Be Your Own Detective!

      By GALTime.com | Work + Money – Wed, Jan 27, 2010 5:43 PM EST

      With Toyota's unprecedented move to temporarily suspend sales of millions of cars and trucks due to potential accelerator pedal problems, car recalls are big news. What can you do if you think there's a problem with YOUR car...no matter what the make and model? Since 1966, more than 390 million cars, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and mopeds, as well as 46 million tires, 66 million pieces of motor vehicle equipment, and 42 million child safety seats have been recalled to correct safety defects.(Source: NHTSA)

      GALTime Consumer Watchdog Mary Schwager has some important tips to help you be your own detective:

      You are fuming mad ! Your heart is pounding ! The tire just rolled right off your car while you and your kids were driving on the highway. Luckily, you were able to safely pull over to the side, other cars swerving to avoid the tire as it bounced across lanes of traffic.

      How in the universe did it happen? The guy who rotated your tires says it

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    • An $800 Drink? Really??!!

      By GALTime.com | Work + Money – Tue, Jan 26, 2010 9:53 PM EST


      How much would you pay for one drink? One cocktail after a hard day? One little beverage at a birthday party? $10? $20? $50? How about $800? That's exactly what happened to GALTime Consumer Watchdog Mary Schwager. So, she put on her detective hat to solve the case of the mega-expensive martini. What she found will help us all:

      Much to my surprise that was the bar tab I ended up with over the weekend after purchasing one martini at a friend's birthday party with my debit card. On Monday, after taking out some money at the ATM, I thought my balance looked a little low. When I returned to my computer, I logged onto online banking and there it was, a debit of: $800.52. My jaw dropped. That was some drink ! I knew I had to get this rectified immediately and if you're ever in the same situation here's what you should do:

      Step 1: Proof

      In a panic, I grabbed my wallet and pulled out the receipt. Thank goodness I kept it. The crumpled slip I signed said $11. I breathed a sigh of

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