How to treat your children's aches, pains and fever When your child gets sick, you want to do everything you can to make them feel better. Sometimes it’s difficult to know exactly what you should do, especially now that some over-the-counter ...
Six reasons to see an ear, nose and throat specialist A range of problems – from sleep apnea to facial paralysis – can be treated with a visit to an ear, nose and throat specialist (or otolaryngologist). If you or a loved one experience a...
Six signs a senior needs living assistance By many estimates, two-thirds of older Americans will eventually become dependent on others to complete everyday tasks. But realizing that you need help or convincing someone else that they do is ...
Tips for treating a cough caught at school Children catch six to 10 colds a year and coughing is the symptom that most commonly prompts a visit to the doctor. Here is some expert advice for parents treating their children’s coughs.
Make school lunches and snacks nutritious and fun As kids head back to school, parents are faced with the dilemma of finding foods to pack for lunch and snacks that kids want to eat and that are good for them. Most snacks available in the grocery...
Don't let hand pain derail fall fun Autumn’s approach means plenty of time outdoors prepping your landscape for winter’s impending arrival, or partaking in seasonal fun like pumpkin carving or cookie baking. Hand injurie...
Don't let fall asthma triggers foil your child's fun Fall means back-to-school, cooler weather – and an increase in asthma attacks. In fact, childhood asthma statistics show that children with asthma are nearly twice as likely to visit the eme...
Chill your buns: The coolest way to reduce swelling Cold doesn’t just reduce swelling in the bump on your noggin, it also helps soothe any kind of swelling from a baby’s teething gums to a boxer’s swollen eye. Cold therapy has lon...
Some simple rules to follow on your next road trip Summer vacation has finally arrived for millions of families, and if you’re planning an out-of-town trip to visit relatives or see another part of the country, you’ll likely be hitting...
What to do if your child is being bullied If your child is being bullied, she’s not alone. About 160,000 children in the United States miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students, according to the N...