http://www.lilsugar.com Mommy's little helper en http://www.lilsugar.com/2627286 <a href="http://www.lilsugar.com/2627286"><img width=160 height=128 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl1/10/107379/51_2008/2b1162985492a22a_shockingheadlines.large.jpg'></div></a> <div class='gallery_thumbnail'> <a href='/2627286'></a> </div> In 2008, there were some headlines that made our jaws drop. From awkward family incidents to shocking delivery mishaps and an amazing pregnancy to a cringe worthy caretaker. Can you guess which four stories were most eye-opening? Check out our slideshow to see our picks. <div class='call_to_action'> <!-- gallery teaser --><a href="/2627286?page=0,0,0">View Slideshow ›</a><!-- /gallery teaser --> </div> <hr class=space> http://www.lilsugar.com/2627286#comment Slideshow Best of 2008 2008 Headlines Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:00:46 -0800 LilSugar http://www.lilsugar.com/2627286 http://www.lilsugar.com/4524139 <a href="http://www.lilsugar.com/4524139"><img width=160 height=111 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/ons1/192/1922664/36_2009/837933ecc047db98_flu.large.jpg'></div></a><p>Just as the <a href="http://lilsugar.com/tag/swine+flu" >swine flu</a> was making <a href="http://lilsugar.com/tag/headlines" >headlines</a> and putting fear into the hearts of parents around the world, the 2008 school year came to an end. Moms and dads rested easy for a few months as their wee ones avoided classmates sneezing and coughing throughout the day. But class is back in session and the germs are still afloat. Prepared for the worst, many schools are outlining swine flu policies and recommending their students receive the <a href="http://www.lilsugar.com/3617898" >special vaccine</a>. Does your child's school have a swine flu plan in place?</p> http://www.lilsugar.com/4524139#comment Getty flu school Health Swine Flu Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:00:00 -0700 babysugar http://www.lilsugar.com/4524139