Christine McLaughlin
Writer . Editor . Author
Welcome to the online home of Christine Matturro McLaughlin. Thanks for stopping by. I'm a freelance writer, editor and author of "The Dog Lover's Companion to Philadelphia." I'm also the contributing author of the "American Red Cross: Dog First Aid" and the "American Red Cross: Cat First Aid" books.
More on my background...
While I love pets, that's not all I write about. In fact, I've written hundreds of articles on a variety of topics, like health and parenting, for print and online media that include Family Circle, WomansDay.com, Reader's Digest (managed project), Bottom Line/Women's Health, Scholastic Parent & Child, AAA World, USAirways, American Health and Fitness,The Bark, Dog Fancy, DiscoveryHealth.com, AnimalPlanet.com, YourBabyToday.com, Pets.com, Dogtime.com and Rx.com.
I'm also the Dogtime.com Pet First Aid Expert. And I'm a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
New! My quick-tips article about House-training a bunny for Scholastic: Parent & Child
Household hazards for pets. Published in Family Circle's March 2001 issue.
From US Airways magazine's November 2008 issue.
From The Bark, Summer 2005 issue.
Cover story on the effect of the economy on radiology. Published May 2009.
The cover story to the Oct. 16, 2006 issue of Advance for Nurses
Here are some samples of my articles from print publications. Click on the image to see the one-page article (first three). I am not permitted to post the full articles of the last two on the right, so please contact me and I can send a copy to you.
*Online PDF version of my magazine article about Preowned CT Scanners. for Advance for Imaging and Radiation Oncology.
Online Articles
My guest blog entry on PetsNewsandViews.comabout finding time for Fido during the holidays.
Health and Health Care Articles
Health Benefits of Pets (DiscoveryHealth.com)
Hydrate for Health (Rx.com)
Aromatherapy(Rx.com)
Keep Up Your Kegels (YourBabyToday.com)
Psych Meds for Kids (AdvanceforNurses.com)
Medical Marijuana in NJ(AdvanceforNurses.com)
Nurses Key to Health Care Reform(AdvanceforNurses.com)
A Creepy Classroom for Nurses
(AdvanceforNurses.com)
Pets Articles
House-training a Bunny(Scholastic: Parent & Child)
Top 10 Items in Your Pet First Aid Kit(WomansDay.com)
Behind the Scenes: Hotel for Dogs(Dogtime.com)
Annoying Dog Barking: How to Deal(Dogtime.com)
Parenting Articles
Friends Without Kids(CompletelyYou.com)
Work-at-Home with Kids (MomTalk.com)
Dealing with In-Laws (CompletelyYou.com)
Baby Sign Language (YourBabyToday.com)
Click the word"Resume"
Here is info on my first book, "The Dog Lover's Companion to Philadelphia."
From the back cover:
"Join Christine Matturro McLaughlin and her faithful companions, Linus and Nellie, as they review all the best places to "ruff" it in Philadelphia, including day trips beyond the city. INSIDER INFORMATION on more than 100 off-leash areas, parks, historic sites, forests, beaches and preserves, all rated from a pooch's perspective on a one-to four-paw scale. CANINE COVERAGE of dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, and shops, plus tips on pup safety and etiquette. DOGGY DIVERSIONS, such as puppy parades, boat rides and yappy hours. DETAILED MAPS and driving directions for easy travel planning."
Where to buy:
The Dog Lover's Companion to Philadelphia can be found at these outlets:
Amazon.com
Find the book at an independent bookseller viaIndiebound.org
More info on The Dog Lover's Companion to Philadelphia
Here are the two books I ghost wrote for the American Red Cross:
Dog First Aid
Information from the American Red Cross: "Dog First Aid is a valuable resource for dog owners as well as dog handlers for therapy dogs, police K-9 units and search and rescue units. The new manual includes information for dogs and puppies of all sizes, how to keep them healthy, prepare for an emergency, how to recognize and respond to a medical emergency until veterinary care is available. Dog First Aid is bundled with a DVD in the back cover that demonstrates how to perform many of the first aid steps described in the book.
Topics covered include: Symptoms and care for common ailments and emergencies; instructions for creating a pet first aid kit, giving medications and how to recognize emergencies; tips on maintaining your pets health and well-being; first aid guidance on caring for nearly 70 canine health conditions."
Cat First Aid
Information from the American Red Cross: "Cat First Aid is a valuable resource for all cat owners and handlers. Cat First Aid is bundled with a DVD in the back cover that demonstrates how to perform many of the first aid steps described in the book.
Topics covered include: Symptoms and care for common ailments and emergencies; instructions for creating a pet first aid kit, giving medications and how to recognize emergencies; tips on maintaining your pets health and well-being; first aid guidance on caring for more than 60 feline health conditions."
You can also follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ChrisMcLwrites and on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/christinemclaughlinwrites.
I'm a writer and editor with nearly 20 years' experience. I pride myself on writing accurate, engaging copy while working hard and on time.
Some areas of expertise are writing, ghostwriting, editing and proofreading. I've written three books(one of my own and two as a ghostwriter). I am also the Dogtime.com Pet First Aid Expert.
Topic areas that I cover include but are not limited to health, pets, parenting, health care, career information, medicine, travel, exercise and nutrition.
I write not only nonfiction articles and books, but also promotional materials like newsletters, web sites and brochures. See "resume" tab for more information.
And I'm available to ghostwrite on social media networks.
I have an extensive editing and proofreading background as well. Plus, I'm well-versed in AP style.
(I also love to laugh and I love spending time with my family, friends and dog, all of whom crack me up on a regular basis.)
