How Contagious Is Ringworm?
Ringworm is spread to others through direct contact with an infected person or animal. read more
April 12, 2000
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7 Home Remedies to Soothe Cold and Flu Symptoms
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend giving over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to children under 4, so helping your chil... read more
October 23, 2014
Barriers to Breastfeeding
This article cites some of the obstacles to breastfeeding that new mothers face. read more
December 15, 2005
Shingles in a Seven-Year-Old
Assuming your child has been healthy up to this point, there is little reason to think that shingles indicates a problem with her immune system. read more
October 15, 1998
Four-Year-Old Is Frequently Sick
Our expert addresses a mother's concern that her four-year-old gets sick more than he should. read more
August 17, 1998
Diarrhea: Causes and Treatment
Learn the causes and symptoms of diarrhea, and how to treat it. read more
January 18, 2007
Are Warts a Sign of Ill Health?
Find out whether warts indicate a problem in your child's immune system. read more
February 29, 2000
Inside the Mind of a Tween
Learn how to understand the mind and logic of your tween child. read more
December 13, 2007
Kim and Jeff Give It to Us Straight: How Long Do You REALLY Need to Keep Your Kid's Artwork?
There is a chance that one of our contributors has emotional attachment issues and the other isn’t drowning in a sea of paste-scented kid art. Come wa... read more
March 29, 2017
How Do You Catch the Mumps?
Mumps is caused by a virus, and it is passed on in the same way as a cold. Read more information about this virus. read more
March 26, 1999
Chickenpox Vaccine Risk for Sibling?
It's possible for your nine-month-old to catch chickenpox from her vaccinated sister, but not very likely. read more
September 9, 1999
Name Brand vs. Generic Cold Medicines
Find out how to choose the right medicine for a cold. read more
August 17, 1998