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Meningitis Outbreaks: How to Protect Your Family

If meningitis strikes in your community or at your child's school, you'll want to know these tips by heart.

Help Your Child Cope With Dyslexia

Emotional support and opportunities for achievement are important for children with this learning disorder. Here's how you can help.

5 Myths About Down Syndrome, Debunked

Abby Braithwaite speaks about the joys and challenges of raising a child with Down syndrome and helps to dispel the stigmas.

Breastfeeding in Public: How to Have a Better Experience

When you decide to breastfeed, everyone has an opinion. But you can manage intrusions and unsolicited advice without losing your cool.

6 Myths About Down Syndrome

While most individuals with Down syndrome enjoy happy, fulfilling lives, much misinformation surrounds this genetic condition.

How Social Situations Affect Your Child's Food Allergies

If your child has a food allergy, her risk of suffering a reaction may increase as she gets older. Here's why.

Growing Your Family? Tips to Help a Jealous Sibling

Expecting a new addition to the family? These tips will help ensure your newest bundle of joy doesn’t send your firstborn into a tailspin.

What is the best way to be a new step-parent of a teenager and a school-age child?

Good step-parenting requires patience, maturity, and high levels of teamwork.

Is Organic Meat Healthier?

Hormone-free meat from humanely-raised animals has surprising benefits.

Health Risks in the Wake of a Hurricane

What are the key health risks you need to be aware of after a natural disaster like Hurricane Sandy?

Trauma After the Storm

In the wake of Sandy, be aware of the psychological impact such a disaster can bring.

Is Generic Food Worth the Savings?

You see generics and store brands at your supermarket and you may wonder if those products measure up. Here's the scoop.

If You Need to Give Up a Pet Due to Allergies

It's so hard to give up your furry family member due to serious allergies. Make sure your pet goes to the right home.

Pet Perks for Asthma-Free Children

Researchers have found that pets, often the cause of bothersome allergy symptoms, can play a vital role in preventing childhood asthma.

Minor Car Accidents Can Equal Major Injuries

If you drive or ride in a car, read this. And share it with those you love.

How to Be a Healthy Father and Grandfather

Being there for your kids and grandkids is likely high on your list of priorities. Here's how to do it.

Summertime Activities to Get Kids Moving

"Neighborhood Olympics" is just one of our fun suggestions for keeping kids active.

Health by the Numbers: Children's Health

As kids grow and change, so, too, do their physical and emotional needs. Here's a look at children's health by the numbers.

Risks and Benefits of Raw Dairy

Is raw dairy a cure-all or a danger to be avoided? When it comes to this heated debate, both sides are passionate.

How Safe Is Your Cookware?

Copper, aluminum, ceramic, and more. It's time to take a closer look at the pots and pans you're using each day.

Your Teen is Going Vegetarian: What Now?

Dealing with a vegetarian in a household of carnivores can be challenging, but rest assured, everyone can co-exist peacefully.

Conquering Portion Distortion

From entrées and desserts to sodas and sides, Americans are supersizing. Learn how to choose healthier portions.

ADHD in the Classroom

For students, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can present a host of unique challenges and opportunities.

5 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed

Learn important strategies to help your child flourish in the classroom and beyond.

Allergy-Proof Your Home

Allergens can attack almost anywhere, including your own home. Follow these tips to reduce your risk.

Give Your Fridge a Makeover

With these six easy tips, you can transform your refrigerator and your health.

Adult ADHD Survival Tips

Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be a challenge, but these tips can make it easier.

Taking Your Child to the Hospital?

Care for your child with confidence with these 10 tips.

Suffering in Silence: Women and ADHD

Millions of women and girls are affected by ADHD, but they're rarely diagnosed. Learn how to spot the symptoms.

Should You Call in Sick?

How sick is too sick for work? Follow our cold and flu guidelines.

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