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Parenting October 2008 Issue
Articles, slideshows and web extras featured in the October issue of Parenting magazine
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On the cover:


"Read my legs!" Learn Your Baby's Body Language

Boo bash! Easy costumes, crafts & treats

Fast-food shockers and yummier, healthier picks

9 great ways to pamper yourself

Why good dads make us jealous

Too sick for school? Simple ways to tell


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Contests and Giveaways

Homemade Halloween Costume Contest: Win $500!
High School Musical 3 Poster Giveaway
Face Folio Sweepstakes
Papa John's Giveaway
MyShape.com Sweepstakes
Cabbage Patch Kids Giveaway
Clif Kid Giveaway

 

Features

Learn Your Baby's Body Language
5 Friends All Kids Need
Family Ties: An Adoption Story
Mom-Tested: Just-for-You Treats
Eat This Not That!
More from Eat This Not That! Web Extra!
Why Good Dads Make Moms Jealous



Spooky Special: Halloween Fun!

Halloween Central Web Extra!
5 Happy Haunting Costumes
Creepy Halloween Crafts
Eerie Edibles: Spooky Halloween Treats




Mom Exchange

Mom Exchange: How Our Family Saves Money







Kids' Health

Is My Child Too Sick for School?
3 Daycare Perks
Kids and Dogs: Safety Tips
5 Ways to Ease Newborns' Pain
Q&A: Baby Bellyaches
Q&A: Baby Hair Loss
Q&A: Vitamins for Picky Eaters



Smart Solutions

Reality Check: When Work Spills into Family Time
Reality Check: Bringing Baby to an Adults-Only Party
Reality Check: Jealous of Special-Needs Sibling






Your Time

Mom Squad Makeover: Time For a Change
Mom Squad Makeover: Behind-the-Scenes Web Extra!
Mom Squad Exercises Web Extra!
How to Find the Perfect Bra Web Extra!
On-the-Go Makeup
Stress-Free Shopping
Warm Apple Cider (With a Kick)
De-Stress Instantly
Test Your Breast Cancer Smarts
Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Products Web Extra!



Ages+Stages

Where Babies Learn About Feelings
The Spoiled Baby Myth
Shaking Up Story Time
Toddler's Two-Word Sentences
Introducing Tots to New People
Facing their Fears
Words that Don't Mean Much to Kids
Is Three Worse than Two?
Why Kids Love Change
Experiencing Disappointment
How To Raise a Writer
Solutions to Homework Hassles



Dad's-Eye View

Dad's-Eye View: The Baby in the Middle








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