Sleep Soundly — Even When You’re Sick
Sore throat. Stuffy nose. Wheezing cough. When you’re sick with a cold or flu, all you want to do is crawl into bed and sleep for a week or two.…
When to Keep a Sick Child Home
It's cold and flu season, which means plenty of moms are facing that age-old parenting dilemma: Do I send my coughing, sniffly child to school? And if I make the…
The Best Foods for Sick Kids
When your kid is miserable with a stuffy nose, fever or stomachache, it's tempting to feed her what she wants (ice cream!) or let her skip dinner altogether. But research…
Bouncing Back After Being Sick
If you're getting over being under the weather, it can be tempting to put the pedal to the metal on the road to recovery. But if you really want to…
Common Cold: How Close Are We To a Cure?
Each year, American parents hustle their kids to the doctor for 25 million disappointing -- and ineffective -- consultations. Why? They're looking for a cure for the common cold that's…
5 Healthy Daytime Habits to Ensure Better Sleep
Getting enough sleep can do more than lift our spirits. Research shows that skimping on shut-eye can wear down our immune systems, making us more susceptible to colds and even…
Kids & Ear Infections: When Are Antibiotics Necessary?
When a child complains of ear pain, many parents call their pediatrician’s offices, expecting to receive a prescription. But to protect your health, these days we pediatricians are more cautious…
6 Easy Steps Beat the Midday Slump
If you rely on coffee or cola to make it through the day, it’s time to change up your routine. Sure, you’ll get an instant buzz, but by the time…
Cleanup Shortcuts
It’s the parent trap: so much to do, so little time. It takes a supermom to get everything done, from caring for the kids and conquering clutter to keeping the…
A Parent’s Guide to Cold Medicines
When your child’s under the weather, you probably head to the drugstore to pick up a remedy. But with shelf after shelf filled with over-the-counter medications, the vast selection may…