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What to Feed Your Sick Child
Though your child may not have much of an appetite when he's sick, try to get him to eat. These comfort foods can help.
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.
Vomiting: A Symptom Guide
Vomiting can signal anything from a 24-hour bug to a food allergy to appendicitis. Here's how to figure out what's making your child's stomach ache -- and how to treat it.
What Doctors Wish Parents of Toddlers Knew
... of Austin, author of Toddler 411. In fact, potty-training isn't considered delayed until a child is four...." The toddler years are the time your child is trying to foster his independence, so a strict set of guidelines...'s getting something healthy for dinner." We're all familiar with the importance of time-outs when a toddler...
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.
How Bad Is That Cough? 7 Bad Coughs to Worry About
Isn't it amazing how many tissues and bowls of soup your family can go through in one season? Don't assume, though, that your child's cough is simply a cold it might be something more serious. Here's when to worry and what to do.
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.
Snot Removal 101
This guide to removing the snot from your baby's nose will help you through what can feel like one of the trickiest jobs of parenthood -- in four simple steps.
6 New Facts About Stomach Flu
What you don't know about this common ailment can make your kid feel even worse. To help her fight back from stomach viruses fast, be sure to learn these six essential facts.
Your Guide to Baby Colds
The average cold can last up to 10 days -- that's a long time of not feeling well for a baby! Here's how to survive and make the little one feel better, too.
Is Your Baby Dehydrated?
If your baby has diarrhea, it's very important that you keep him well hydrated, or you may end up having to go to the emergency room.
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.
