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Many Kids Stop - Whoa, Dude! - Showering After Gym Class

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jan 5th 2011 2:30PM

Teens can shower if they want to. But they'll leave their odor behind. Credit: Getty Does your kid come home smelling like he's got a dead squirrel tucked in his armpit? Do you run to the laundry hamper and inhale a week-old gym sock ...Roses are red. Violets are blue. Please shower after gym because, really, P.U.!
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The Stinking Truth: Growing Ranks of Working Moms Are Skipping the Daily Shower

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Nov 8th 2010 12:52PM

Shower today? Maybe not. Credit: Getty Images
Forget the old saying, "Cleanliness is next to godliness." A new trend of skipping daily showers, shampoos and deodorant is hitting the country, and it's one many working parents looking to save a ...Skipping the shower to save time in the morning? We smell a trend.
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Women have more bacteria on their hands than men

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Nov 5th 2008 4:00PM

Cold and flu season has arrived, time to get diligent about hand-washing. Here's another reason for moms, especially, to keep those hands clean: Women have a greater variety of bacteria on their hands than men. When I first read this, I thought ...
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Daily Dish -- Brush away the dirty teeth monsters

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Aug 19th 2008 6:00AM

Little kids don't always like to have their teeth brushed. Get through this necessary task with a little creativity. ...
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Petting zoo hidden dangers

by Sandy Maple, Posted Jun 11th 2007 1:31PM

Kids love petting zoos -- especially city kids, who might otherwise never get to touch an actual farm animal. My husband is a freak about germs and Ellie learned very young about washing her hands after touching animals. But not all parents take the ...
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The elusive chore of brushing a toddler's teeth

by Kristin Darguzas, Posted Apr 5th 2007 8:00AM

I know that I should be brushing my kid's teeth every night. The baby books all stress the importance of an early dental hygiene routine, but what I want to know is: does anyone have a toddler who will permit a tooth brush to enter his or her mouth? ...
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