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 , Parents, Reader's Digest (managed project), Bottom Line/Women's Health, Scholastic Parent & Child, USAirways , WomansDay.com, Discovery.com, DiscoveryHealth.com, AnimalPlanet.com, YourBabyToday.com and Dogtime.com. See full client list here .
Additionally, I write, ghostwrite and edit promotional copy like web sites, brochures, press releases, books, e-books and newsletters.
I'm also the Dogtime.com Pet First Aid Expert . And I'm a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
New Online! Easing Back-to-School Stress
SchoolFamily.com
New PDF! Vet with PTSD and His Dog Save Each Other. Click on PDF to download story.
Saving Each Other_AOMag10-11.pdf
My Recent Projects:
Writing for Temple University's alumni magazine
Editing a series of history books for OTTN Publishing
Writing for federal agency, NISH, about employees with disabiilities
Editing for the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation.
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.
CustomsBorderDogs.pdf
Health and Health Care Articles
New! Hospital Program Gets Elderly Moving
Advance for Nurses, Jan. 18, 2011, cover story online
Profile on the Celiac Disease Center (AdvanceforNurses.com)
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)
Pets Articles
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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
New! Keeping the Peace in the PTO (PTO Today)
Friends Without Kids (CompletelyYou.com)
Dealing with In-Laws (CompletelyYou.com)
Baby Sign Language ( YourBabyToday.com)
For more articles on a variety of topics, click here.
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 via Indiebound.org
More info on The Dog Lover's Companion to Philadelphia
Press for my book
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."
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AboutMe.com
I'm a writer and editor with 20 years' experience. I pride myself on writing accurate, engaging copy and always delivering it 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, disabilities, career information, medicine, travel, exercise and nutrition.
I write, ghostwrite and edit not only nonfiction articles and books, but I also write, ghostwrite and edit copy for promotional materials like newsletters, web sites, press releases, articles, books, e-books and brochures. See "resume" tab for more information.
I'm also available to ghostwrite on social media networks.
I have an extensive editing and proofreading background as well. Plus, I'm well-versed in both AP style and Chicago Manual of 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.
