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When we were kids, our older brother hated taking aspirin. Okay, perhaps we're really showing our age here, but these were the days before children's Tylenol liquid suspension and when Dimetapp cough syrup (we remember it as the yummy grape medicine) was by prescription only. Our poor mother could only get our brother to take a pill by crushing it in applesauce and spoon-feeding him. Considering the torture he put us through growing up, it was a great pleasure to have a reason to call big brother a "baby" at times...na nanny boo boo! Our poor pets don't have it as easy as our brother did when it comes to taking medication. Whenever our dog Pepper has to take a pill, we literally pry his mouth open, shove it to the back of his throat, clamp his jaw shut and rub until he swallows. Don't get us wrong, Pepper's pretty good about taking them (certainly better than our brother was), but why should we have to struggle at all? Isn't there a way to let him think his medication is more reward than punishment?

Yesterday, we returned from our gluttonous trip to our local Carvel ice cream shop on a euphoric sugar high. Oh yeah...The Daily Kool family has officially kicked off our celebration of National Ice Cream Month! Needless to say, we were in a fabulous mood when we walked through our front door. Of course, so was our lovable dog, Pepper...we may have mentioned him a few hundred times or so in our previous blog posts. Well, Pepper (as usual) was beside himself with joy when we came home, wagging his tail a mile a minute to show how excited he was to see us. We're telling you, there's not much that beats the feeling of unconditional love from a furry friend. Wait a minute...did we say unconditional? Because when Pepper got closer to lick our faces (hey, he's a French poodle, after all), he literally took a giant sniff of our ice cream breath and reeled back from each of us in indignant shock. Okay, we realize we're attributing human characteristics to our dog (doesn't everybody?). But seriously, you should have seen the accusatory look on his face before he pointedly turned his doggie butt on us and walked away to pout on his bed. Yep, Pepper's big brown eyes can really bring on the guilt. No doubt about it, our dog wanted to be a part of July's National Ice Cream Month holiday.

Okay, so we are quite a few weeks into summer vacation, and we've noticed that we're filling out our bathing suits much more than we expected. Somehow, our plans for getting into better shape have fallen by the wayside. What's going on here? Well, though we are not ones to make excuses (yeah, who are we kidding?), we do have several explanations. The kids are home, so we're finding ourselves parked at fast food restaurants more often than not (hey, we're on vacation too). It's been hotter than...well, you know. And, if we're not suffering in the blistering heat, we're getting drenched in the rain and chased by a flock of mosquitoes. Who wants to exercise outside in that? Of course, the heat naturally brings on our cravings for the sweet stuff, so the kids are eating ice cream almost every day...we can't let them eat alone now, can we? Wouldn't it be nice if we had a way to get into shape without the extra effort?

The Daily Kool's beloved pooch Pepper, has just turned 9 years old...wow, time is definitely flying by quickly. Though he still acts like a puppy much of the time, we have noticed that things are slowing down just a little bit for him. The vet has told us his hips are beginning to weaken, as is often common for a standard poodle of his age. Plus, we've seen the extra hesitation when he jumps in the car, on the couch, and especially on the bed...yep, it's definitely time to get Pepper a pet ramp.

Hospitals that meet standards for the treatment of asthma don't do any better at preventing children from showing back up in the ER with asthma symptoms, a new study has found.

The number of athletic children going to hospitals with concussions is up 60 percent in the past decade, a finding that is likely due to parents and coaches being more careful about getting head injuries treated, according to a new federal study.

Half of children's car booster seats aren't good enough to ensure a proper fit with safety belts, a safety group funded by the insurance industry says in a report out Thursday.

A growing number of researchers are warning about the dangers of watching TV when very young children are nearby.

While there are challenges, Halloween can still be fun for children with diabetes, an expert says.

Setting, and keeping, nutrition goals for children can be difficult at times. But the more you teach them how important good nutrition is, the better. Read more here.

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We at The Daily Kool have a confession to make. We have been having a really hard time getting out of bed in the morning lately. Yes, we know we have kids to take care of, places to be and readers to write for. But when the alarm goes off, we find ourselves stubbornly pressing the snooze button (over and over again) and snuggling deeper in our covers. Though we are admittedly a lazy bunch by nature, this is kind of over the top...yes, even for us. It's not our fault, though...really! We have a couple of dear, dear friends who are totally responsible for our recent indolence. We won't mention names, but they know who they are. Boy, are we grateful for them!

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The moment that you have been dreaming about for years has finally arrived and you and your husband are expecting your first baby! You care about your physical and mental health and wish to provide your baby with the best start possible. You believe in living an active, healthy life and plan to continue exercising throughout your pregnancy.

We have all thought of breaking a world record once in our life. & why not it's so much fun. So do kids. They get mesmerized by these word records, why not motivate them to break any. It is important to note that world records can be subject to change as new achievements are made and new standards are established. As such, keeping track of world records is an ongoing and dynamic process. Here are some fun ways . How to Create a World Record ? Lets start with understanding about world records. A world record is a record that is recognized as the highest or best achievement in a particular field, activity, or category. It is usually determined by an authoritative organization or group that establishes and maintains such records. World records can be set in many different areas, including sports, science, technology, arts, and more. Some well-known examples of world records include the fastest marathon time, the highest mountain peak, the longest human lifespan, the largest building, the fastest car, and the most Grammy awards won by a musician. These records are often sought after and celebrated by individuals and communities around the world. World Record Marathon It is the most popular marathon, where a man ran for 2 hours, 1 minute, and 39 seconds & women ran for 2 hours, 1 minute, and 39 seconds . there is always a scope for your kid to break the world record marathon. Here are few Fun ideas you can try which will develop competitiveness in kids - Kids Games At Home There are many fun and engaging games that kids can play at home. Here are a few ideas. Soon kids will master & be part of any world record challenge. Board games: Board games are a great way to spend time with family and friends. Some popular board games for kids include Candyland, Chutes and Ladders, and Monopoly Junior. Card games: Card games are portable and easy to play. Some popular card games for kids include Go Fish, Old Maid, and Uno. Hide and Seek: A classic game that kids love to play