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'Mommy' Wants Her Wine, Vinters Battle Over Trademark

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Apr 22nd 2011

Mommy's Time Out is now trademarked. Credit: Getty Images Can't anyone give moms a break? Do we really need to make a federal case out ...Courts to decide if "mommy" can be trademarked.
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Baby Gets Alcohol by Mistake at Applebee's

by Tom Henderson, Posted Apr 12th 2011

At first, he got really, really sleepy and put his head down on the table. A few minutes later, he was chattering away -- saying hello to ...Mixed-up juice order leads to baby bender.
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Even an Occasional Drink Early in Pregnancy Can Cause Premature Birth, Study Shows

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Apr 11th 2011

A new study may cause you to rethink drinking while you're pregnant. Credit: Getty Images Step away from the chardonnay. The ...Step away from the chardonnay.
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Teen Drug Use of Marijuana, Ecstasy on an Upswing

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Apr 7th 2011

Drug and alcohol use are on the upswing among teens. Credit: Getty Images Just when you thought you could take a breather from ...Ecstasy use among teens is up 70 percent since 2008.
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Teens Crusade to Stomp Out Smoking in Chicago-Area Public Parks

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Mar 30th 2011

Illinois teens are working to prohibit tobacco use in public parks. Credit: Getty Images Nothing like taking a springtime escape ...Illinois teens are working to prohibit tobacco use in public parks.
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Rich Teens Drink More, While Poor Teens Choose to Smoke, Study Shows

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Mar 16th 2011

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Teen smoking and drinking is tied to parents' wealth, a new study finds. Credit: Getty Teens ...Turns out affluence and alcohol consumption go hand-in-hand for the teen set.
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Teen Drinking at Home: Helpful or Harmful?

by Honey Berk, Posted Mar 8th 2011

Parents have mixed feelings about serving alcohol to teens at home. Credit: Getty At some point, most parents will confront the issue ...Many parents do supply their teens with alcohol -- at least some of the time.
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Do You Serve Your Children Alcohol at Home?

by Brett Singer, Posted Mar 8th 2011

In France, many children drink alcohol at home. Credit: Martin Bernetti, AFP/Getty Images The Wall Street Journal has a story where ...A study finds that nearly 6 percent of 12- to 14-year-old have had a drink at home in the past month.
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