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When can my child use the public restroom alone?
My 4-year-old now refuses to use public ladies’ restrooms with me. “I’m a boy!” he tells me… So what should ...
Cut the Cord Late: How a few minutes could protect from anemia
You know those yucky brown iron-vitamin drops that pediatricians recommend for breast fed babies? The stuff that stains everything it ...
Breastfeeding – Overcoming some common challenges
For some lucky women, nursing clicks right away. The baby latches and it is smooth sailing. For many women, however ...
A royal safety hazard: Prince George’s car seat not fit for a king
Even my six-year-old daughter noticed—“Mommy, is that safe?” she asked when she saw this picture of the new Prince of ...
Sudden Cardiac Death: Can we prevent it?
It’s that time of year when parents start rushing to get school physicals for children who are eagerly awaiting athletic ...
Would you take parenting advice from a celebrity?
Jenny McCarthy, former Playboy bunny turned anti-vaccination advocate, is the new co-host on ABC’s talk show The View. Really? What ...
How Much Poop is in your Pool Water?
How much poop is in your pool water? My pool was closed recently after someone fished out a chunk of ...
Bug bites – How to protect your kids
One morning last summer I looked down at my young son and thought “holy clown ear batman!” His small ear ...
Kids and Hot Cars: The felony most parents have almost committed
How many times have you accidentally left your cell phone or wallet in your parked car? What if it was ...