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How to Ward Off Sickness this Winter

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The winter months can be a a fun time for kids with snowball fights and ice skating, but for some it can mean the flu or a cold.

In this week's "Eye on Parenting" webshow, CNET's Natali Morris sat down with parenting expert Dr. Alanna Levine. Levine shared her tips for keeping your kids healthy during cold and flu season, from teaching your children to cover their coughs and sneezes to instructing kids the proper way to wash their hands.

Click on the video below for the full broadcast.

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How Families Face the Media Spotlight (PICTURES)

Elizabeth Smart addresses the media outside the federal court house Friday, Dec. 10 2010 in Salt Lake City.

Elizabeth Smart addresses the media outside the federal court house following the guilty verdict in the Brian David Mitchell trial Friday, Dec. 10 2010 in Salt Lake City. Mitchell was found guilty for the June 5, 2002 kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart.

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You see it every day: Families are thrust into the spotlight by something -- or someone -- amazing, tragic or downright embarrassing.

In our new gallery series, "Families in the News," we take a look at a few families who have recently made headlines, from the Smart family following the conviction of Elizabeth Smart's abductor to the British royal family on the upcoming wedding of Prince William and Katherine Middleton.

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Warning Issued on Popular "Smurfs" Game

In this photo taken Dec. 7, 2010, Sawyer Rummelhart, 4, points to the "The Smurf's Village" app on his mother's iPad, at his family's home in Gridley, Calif.

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(CBS/AP) Listen up, parents! "Smurfberries" cost real money -- but you might already know that.

The publisher of the popular "The Smurfs' Village" game for the iPhone and iPad recently added a warning that virtual items, such as Smurfberries, aren't free.

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Frugal Parents Skip Stores for Online Toy Swaps

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(AP) Stephanie Edwards-Musa finished her Christmas shopping early this year. Her 13-year-old daughter is getting a PlayStation 2 and clothing from Hollister and Aeropostale. For her 5-year-old son, it's a bundle of toys, mostly "Star Wars"-themed.

The bill? $45.

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High-Tech-Style Cloth Diaper Review

Natali Morris' diaper stash from her 30-day cloth diaper challenge.

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I know gadgets. That is my day job. I do not know diapers or other children's products in the professional sense, so it is with trepidation that I try to "review" the diapers that I tested during my 30-day cloth diaper challenge.

I have been asked to run down the various diapers that I have tried. I do this with hesitation. Most of these diapers were created by work-at-home moms (or WAHMs as the lingo goes). They were made with love and the small businesses that resulted are a mother's attempt to succeed at a livelihood while raising her children. There is no more noble endeavor, so I don't take it lightly that my words will have impact.

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For Parents: How to Shop Smarter at the Last Minute

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Time can slip by so quickly - especially when you're a parent. That time crunch can be even tougher around the holidays when so many deadlines loom.

Special Section: Holiday Gift Guide

But never fear, you have a little help at "Eye on Parenting." Sit back and let us take a little bit of the holiday load off with this week's edition of our webshow.

This week's show features Natali Morris speaking with "Early Show" contributor Shannon Eis about what toys make great gifts for kids when you're shopping at the last minute.

Click on the video below for the full webshow.

Parents Oversharing on Reality TV? (PICTURES)

A teen mother and her child featured on MTV's "16 and Pregnant."

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Reality shows featuring children and their parents have been popular television fare for years. From small families to extremely large ones, the drama surrounding shows featuring parenting -- both on and off the air -- have fascinated the public.

Check out a gallery of TV shows that show how parents -- or just reality show parents -- are raising their kids.

Beyond Jon and Kate: Top Reality Parenting TV

What do you think about reality show moms and dads? Do you connect with these parents?

Taking Another Look at Cloth Diapers

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After some considerable response over her first cloth versus disposable diaper "Eye on Parenting" webshow, CNET's Natali Morris took on a month-long cloth diaper challenge. She used only non-disposable diapers on her baby.
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Recalled Toys to Avoid for Holiday Gift-Giving

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Nothing can put a damper on the holidays like a toy recall. Make sure your kids' gifts are recall-proof with our Holiday Recalled Toys photo gallery, which features some of the products recently recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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What You Don't Know About Student Loans

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The prospect of paying for college is more than a little daunting for many families. Student loans, though, offer some hope.

But student loans have a side that's often overlooked by borrowing students and their families: repayment.

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