What Is Mononucleosis?
A germ from the Herpes family called Epstein-Barr Virus causes infectious mononucleosis. This virus is spread through the saliva (hence the term "kiss... read more
September 1, 1999
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What Is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
The symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter disease include pain over the bump just below your knee cap, usually worsened by exercise that involves repeated bend... read more
March 26, 1999
When Is Chickenpox Contagious?
Chickenpox can be spread to someone who hasn't had it, from 24 hours prior to the first appearance of the rash until the rash crusts over, which is a ... read more
August 17, 1998
Are You Ready if Swine Flu Arrives at Your School?
The swine flu pandemic is a concern this season. Find out how to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus in schools. read more
August 10, 2009
When to Keep a Child at Home
Use this article to find out when to keep your sick child home from school. read more
February 7, 2007
March 15, 2006
Protecting the Gift Excerpt
A safety expert offers advice about how to best protect your child fromdanger or violence. read more
August 4, 1999
Avoiding Meningitis
Learn how to protect your child from meningitis. read more
August 17, 2000
Ear Infections and Language Development
Learn how to treat ear infections that may affect your child's developing language skills. read more
May 11, 2001
5 Things I Said I’d Never Do as a Parent Until I Became One
Perfect moms don't exist. From giving in to picky eaters to screen time, we all have to break our own parenting rules sometimes. read more
September 20, 2022
What is the Best Allergy Medicine for Kids? Treating Allergies Safely
Which allergy medicines for kids have the best ingredients and are safe to take? Here are the allergy and cold meds we recommend. read more
August 31, 2022
The Spanking Debate: Negative Effects and Impacts of Spanking
Learn about the negative impacts that using spanking as a punishment technique can have on your child. read more
July 5, 2022