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Feed Your Baby's Brain During Pregnancy
Certain foods have been proven to positively affect your baby's memory and capacity to learn, and others can hinder proper brain development. Here, what to eat and what to avoid while you're pregnant.
All-Natural Cold & Cough Remedies
It's miserable to watch your child suffer through the six to 10 colds she's likely to catch this year. And to make matters worse, experts now say that kids under 6 shouldn't use over-the-counter cold and cough medicine because of potentially dangerous side effects. So what's a concerned parent to do? We asked experts to tell us how to help fend off germs in the first place and how to help her feel better fast if she does get sick.
10 Reasons to Call the Doctor Now
Is your child sick enough for a late-night call to the pediatrician? If you're really worried about your child, it's always better to call -- pediatricians expect to be awakened in the middle of the night. In fact, doctors say that many parents don't recognize some of the most serious medical situations. Here are the top 10 symptoms pediatricians want you to call about right away.
Which Medications Are Safe During Pregnancy?
You can continue using some medications that you used prior to your pregnancy. But others you have to watch out for. Here are healthy ways to soothe those aches and pains during pregnancy.
What Doctors Wish Parents of Toddlers Knew
This time in your child's life can be stressful -- for the both of you! We asked pediatricians from around the country to share their best tips for parenting toddlers. Here's what they want you to know.
Winter Pregnancy Survival Guide
It's easier than you think to stay comfortable and healthy when you're pregnant during the winter months. Here's everything you need to know about maternity fashion, protecting your skin, and more.
Your Changing Body Week-by-Week
From the time of conception until the time you give birth, your body is going to go through some major changes. Find out what to expect with our week-by-week look at your changing body.
Five Reasons to Get Family Flu Shots
If there was ever a year to make cold and flu prevention your number-one priority, this is it. Here is everything you should know about the two types of influenza vaccines kids should have this year.
Germ Patrol: Remedies for 8 Common Winter Illnesses
Kids 3 and under are especially vulnerable to ear infections, stomach bugs, and colds, but they also come down with other infections you've probably never heard of. Here, learn about the most common childhood maladies and the best treatments for them so you don't freak out when your child comes down with something this season.
Cold Complications
The same viruses that cause a stuffy nose can infect other areas of the body -- or reduce your child's immunity and pave the way for a secondary bacterial infection.
Making Sense of Scary Symptoms
We often lose more sleep over our kids' coughs than they do. They sometimes snooze through all that hacking while we lay awake listening. In truth, breathing problems would be tough to miss. Use this guide to sort out worrisome signs.
Dressing for Two
Before you start choosing adorable outfits for your newborn, there's someone else to dress: you.
Quiz: Ready for Parenthood Quiz
There's one cliche about having a baby that's 100 percent true: It turns your life upside down. Are you ready for the world's biggest roller coaster ride? Take this quiz with your partner to find out.
