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Croup and Your Child
As a parent, one of your top concerns is making sure your child is healthy and safe. That's why it's important to take the time to learn about croup and how it can affect your child.
The Risks of Homemade Infant Formula
Thinking of making formula for your infant at home? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says you should think again.
Lice Treatments: Explained
Back to school may often mean head lice season.
How to Spot Depression in Children
In kids and teens, severe depression is a real risk to health and well-being. Learn how to spot the signs of depression in your child.
Back-to-School Eye Health
Parents are always on the lookout for their children's health, from diet and exercise to vaccines and fevers. But sometimes, it's easy to forget the health concerns that are right in front of your eyes.
Healthy Back-to-School Habits
Maybe you’ve already been back-to-school shopping and are ready to send your kids into a new school year with all the right supplies. But do you know how to keep your kids healthy as school starts back?
Melatonin for Kids? Not So Fast
Thinking about giving melatonin to your child? Read this first.
How Diet Can Affect Pregnancy
A healthy diet before and during your pregnancy may provide some big benefits.
Teaching Kids to Brush Their Teeth
As an adult, brushing your teeth is something you could probably do with your eyes closed. But for kids, this twice-daily task isn't so simple.
Three Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy
Whether you are trying to have a baby or just thinking about it, informing yourself is a good first step. Here are three tips to get you started: