Measles Measles is caused by a virus, and infection in the United States is relatively uncommon. Unfortunately, there have large… Read More ›
Children and adolescents are reaching out to their peers in all sorts of ways these days in an effort to… Read More ›
Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby. Even though babies are alike in many ways, each is also very… Read More ›
Nightmares Nightmares and night terrors are different entities that are commonly confused by parents. A nightmare is a scary or… Read More ›
Causes of nosebleeds in children It is not unusual for a child to get an occasional nosebleed. Nosebleeds can be… Read More ›
If your family enjoys time in the woods while hiking or camping, you may have been affected by the rash… Read More ›
Having a baby is a monumental, life-changing event. For all of the anticipation, excitement and relief that come with the… Read More ›
When and How to Potty Train Toddlers Just as parents cannot force a child to eat, they cannot expect to… Read More ›
Recommended Books for Parents Our favorite books for parents for caring for children from birth to adulthood. Caring for babies… Read More ›
Road Trip Tips for Families Whether you are buckling up your newborn or letting your teen behind the wheel for… Read More ›
What is RSV? RSV stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus. It is a virus that is transmitted from person to person… Read More ›
Seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis, affect many families during the spring and early summer season. Runny nose, itchy… Read More ›
With the dry air and biting cold winds, your skin can quickly loose moisture and heat when exposed to winter… Read More ›
Umbilical Cord Care While the cord is still attached, keep it clean and dry. Fold the diaper down so as… Read More ›
Sleep Like a Baby ‘’Sleep like a baby’’. Really? Surely the persons who coined that phrase were never parents, up… Read More ›
Teenage Zombies Tweens and teens are often the worst sleepers in the family. This may sound counter-intuitive when you are… Read More ›
Routine, Routine, Routine As your child grows from infancy to toddlerhood, sleep environment and sleep routines gain increasing importance. Toddlers… Read More ›
Hand sanitizer (specifically alcohol-based products) is commonly used to decrease the spread of germs. But are there certain germs or… Read More ›