Childrens Health and Parenting - Expert Q&As
Good step-parenting requires patience, maturity, and high levels of teamwork.
We may be outraged when we hear about stepparents falling in love with their stepchildren, but it s more important to see the lessons in these tales for all of us.
Love hurts. It s wise to know what hurts you, but it s unwise to let these hurts affect all your interactions.
The first step to reducing vacation stress is to expect it--but you can do damage control if you plan wisely.
Christy Valentine, MD, discusses the best way for children to receive adequate vitamins and minerals for a well balanced diet.
Pediatrician Bradley Kirschner answers a reader's question about the safety of over-the-counter cold medicines for young children.
Kathy Longeway, Ph.D., answers a reader's question about dealing with her toddler's separation anxiety.
Clinical dietitian Carly D.G. Lion answers a reader's question concerning her child's dietary needs.
Tammy Langhoff, RN, answers a reader's question about her teenage son's frequent headaches.
Susan Milstein, certified health education specialist and sexuality educator, answers a reader's question about whether or not she should get her son vaccinated for HPV.
Jennifer Wider, MD, answers a reader's question about teens and the human papillomavirus vaccine.
Stuart Koman, Ph.D., answers a reader's question about approaching her son concerning his recent problems with food.
Psychotherapist and certified trauma specialist Kimberly Gerlach answers a reader's question about preventing and managing temper tantrums.