Protecting the Gift Excerpt
A safety expert offers advice about how to best protect your child fromdanger or violence. read more
August 4, 1999
Showing 158 results found for Childhood Illnesses:
Avoiding Meningitis
Learn how to protect your child from meningitis. read more
August 17, 2000
Surprising Answers to Questions About Children's Colds
Do you have questions about the common cold? We've got the answers. read more
September 13, 2000
Making Sense of Kids' Medicines
A brief guide to over-the-counter drugs for children. read more
January 4, 1998
10 Facts You Need to Know About the Measles Outbreak
Read on to find out what you need to know about the recent measles outbreak, the safety and effectiveness of the measles vaccine, and other steps you ... read more
February 6, 2015
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
What Is Osgood Slaughters?
Get information about Osgood Slaughters disease, which causes bone inflammation below the kneecap. read more
August 17, 1998
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
Your Little Hypochondriac
How do you deal with a child who constantly convinces herself she's sick? read more
February 5, 2001
Medication Permission Form
Use this school form if you need to give the school permission to give your child medication. read more
July 2, 2007
Antibiotic Overuse
Antibiotics are not necessary for all infections, and they have unfortunately been overprescribed. read more
January 4, 1999