Are Extra Doses of Vaccines Harmful?
Learn whether it is harmful to give extra doses of the routine childhood vaccines, and how you can prevent that from happening. Dr. Shari Nethersole, ... read more
December 8, 2000
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Are Decongestant Sprays Safe for Toddlers?
Decongestant nose spray is not routinely recommended for toddlers. read more
August 17, 1998
How Soon After Starting Antibiotics Can a Child Return to School?
If your child is on antibiotics, how long do you have to wait before they can return to school? For some infections, it's 24 hours, but that's not alw... read more
February 22, 2000
Cold and Flu Season: Are You Feeding Your Kids Right?
It's cold and flu season. You know your kid should be eating healthy to stay healthy, but how? We'll give you the lowdown on which foods to give them,... read more
September 13, 2000
The Stress of Being Gifted and Talented
Is your child stressed or burned out? Do you know the signs? Here's how to help. read more
December 7, 2001
Children's Development of Spirituality
Spiritual thoughts and feelings are an integral part of the emotional growth process for young children. read more
September 5, 2001
How Long Is Mono Contagious?
Find out how long children should stay away from a child diagnosed with mono, and what other steps are important. read more
March 28, 2000
Is It Okay to Give Children Echinacea?
Before giving a child any medicinal drug or herb, it's important to discuss the relative risks and benefits of it with the pediatrician. read more
November 20, 2000
Ear Infections and High Fevers
Ear infections are a very common problem among children, and some kids are affected more severely. read more
August 17, 1998
Signs of Chickenpox
It is easy to confuse chicken pox with insect bites, a reaction of the skin to something it came in contact with, or other causes of rash. read more
August 17, 1998
What to Do When Your Child Is Sick
These guidelines will help you to determine when to keep your child home from school. read more
January 7, 1998
Ear Infection Without a Fever?
There are two types of ear infections -- otitis media (a middle ear infection) and otitis externa ("swimmer's ear," or an infection of the external ea... read more
November 29, 2001