Your Child Has a Fever, Now What? Tips for managing childhood fever

Your Child Has a Fever, Now What? Tips for managing childhood fever

Your little one is rosy cheeked and fussy. You rush to grab a thermometer and your instincts are right—she has a fever. But now what? Do you let her ride it out? When should you give her a fever reducer? And should you call your pediatrician? A doctor in the know outlines how best to … Read more about Your Child Has a Fever, Now What? Tips for managing childhood fever

9 Safe Alternatives for Treating Children’s Cold Symptoms

How to Use a Bulb Syringe? Tips for clearing Baby's stuffy nose

Your child is congested and miserable, but headlines are reporting unsafe cold and flu medicines. Use these simple, doctor-approved remedies to ease your baby or toddler’s symptoms. Young children’s developing immune systems require special care, and major drug makers have recently reconsidered what is deemed safe for these little bodies. In response to concerns over … Read more about 9 Safe Alternatives for Treating Children’s Cold Symptoms

Must-Have Classics For Every Child’s Library – Books you and your kids will love

Study: Babies aren’t learning to read, despite parents’ beliefs

Both classic and new, these books are sure to be beloved and remembered by generations of children. Special picture and reading books provide a lasting educational gift. Here are some of our favorites; we hope you agree. When choosing books for children, consider not only age and reading level, but maturity, interests, and comprehension. Here’s … Read more about Must-Have Classics For Every Child’s Library – Books you and your kids will love

How to Use a Bulb Syringe? Tips for clearing Baby’s stuffy nose

How to Use a Bulb Syringe? Tips for clearing Baby's stuffy nose

Does your baby have a stuffy nose? Learn how to help ease your little one’s discomfort, and soon everyone will be breathing easier! It’s no fun when babies have bad colds and suffer from congestion. Because their nasal passages are so small, it doesn’t take much swelling and mucus to cause stuffy noses. Too little to blow … Read more about How to Use a Bulb Syringe? Tips for clearing Baby’s stuffy nose

8 Medicine-Free Cold & Flu Remedies – Safe alternatives to traditional symptom treatments

8 Medicine-Free Cold & Flu Remedies - Safe alternatives to traditional symptom treatments

Babies’ and kids’ developing immune systems require special treatment when they’re socked by colds or the flu. And with recent recalls and recommendations by medical organizations narrowing options for relieving children’s symptoms, what’s a parent to do? Here are eight medicine-free ways to treat your child’s illnesses. Bulb Syringe Treats stuffy, runny noses Most parents find that holding a … Read more about 8 Medicine-Free Cold & Flu Remedies – Safe alternatives to traditional symptom treatments

Winter Air and Little Noses – Why humidifiers are crucial and how to choose the right one

Winter Air and Little Noses - Why humidifiers are crucial and how to choose the right one

Learn how the hot, dry, indoor air common in cold climates during the winter can affect your child’s health, whether humidifying the air is a good idea, and how you can humidify safely. Winter fun is filled with cold outdoor activities that kindle warm memories, from building snowmen to sledding, snowball fights to skiing. But … Read more about Winter Air and Little Noses – Why humidifiers are crucial and how to choose the right one

Finding the Perfect Family Car

28 ways parents spent their so-called “summer vacation”

From restraint systems and anti-lock brakes, to size, cost, and comfort considerations, here are the facts to help you match your family’s transportation needs with the perfect car. So your first child is on the way, and that two-seat convertible just isn’t going to cut it anymore. You gear up to make the inevitable trek … Read more about Finding the Perfect Family Car

Car Safety Musts for Families

What you should know about infant car seat safety

Does chauffeuring your child feel like a part-time job? It basically is, a recent survey says: 90 percent of parents and guardians report spending up to 20 hours per week in their car with kids. Keep that family time safe with these tips on car seat and driving safety. Choosing a Car Seat Car safety for babies and kids … Read more about Car Safety Musts for Families