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When Mommy or Daddy Gets Sick
“Mommy doesn’t feel good” are words that can have a profound impact on a child. Whether the parent’s illness is chronic or a temporary condition like a cold or the flu, children may feel as if their own wellbeing is at risk. The ill parent may look or behave differently. The family household routines may change. All of this can leave children feeling confused and scared. Here are some ways to help children cope with the illness of a parent. (read the story...)

Protecting Kids from the Dangers of the Cold
It might look like a winter wonderland, but the cold weather can have dangerous side effects. (read the story...)

Safe Homes
Holly Robinson Peete, daughter of the Street’s Gordon, is carrying on Sesame Street’s educational mission. Along with raising her kids and pursuing an acting career, Peete finds time to teach children and parents about fire safety. Listed are Holly’s Holiday Fire Safety Tips for families, parents and children to follow. (read the story...)

Preventing the Flu in Your Family
With the fall and winter seasons comes influenza, also known as the flu. No parent wants their children or any member of their family to get sick. (read the story...)

Kids: Skate Through Winter Injury-Free !
Children love to be outside during the winter, participating in outdoor activities, inlcuding hockey, ice skating, sledding, skiing, and snowboarding. But, doing these vigorous activity outside can possibly cause your child and your family to sustain injuries. (read the story...)

Kids and the Flu
Sick children should stay at home and not spread germs in school. (read the story...)

Get Your Child to Sleep
Tips for helping your children get the sleep they need. (read the story...)

Children with Food Allergies
There are many ways that parents can prepare food choices that are thoughtful of kids with allergies while also still being healthy and delicious. (read the story...)

Could a Baby Tooth Save Your Child's Life?
Baby teeth can be valuable and should not be discarded! (read the story...)

Sick Children at School
When is it OK to send a sick child to school? (read the story...)

Keeping Kids Clear of MSRA
Tips to prevent and treat MSRA. (read the story...)

Protect your Children's Hearing
How to get kids to turn down the volume. (read the story...)

The Four Ps of Successful Family Meals
Family mealtimes are an important element in cohesive, well-functioning family life and in healthy child development. (read the story...)

Ways to Develop Self Esteem for Children
Children with low self-esteem may appear to be well adjusted, but their attitude oozes defeat. (read the story...)

Raising Twins
Christina Boyle and Cathleen Stahl offer their advice and anecdotes as moms of multiples to help other parents manage. (read the story...)

A Nutritious Diet for Kids
These back-to-school nutrition tips will send you to the head of the class. (read the story...)

Ten Tips for a Safe and Happy Halloween
All kids love to trick-or-treat, but remember these important guidelines to ensure that your kids remain safe (read the story...)

Safe Exercises Before and After Pregnancy
It is so important for women to engage in regular exercises during and after the birthing process. (read the story...)

Points and Rewards
You may have gotten through the toddler years without tantrums, but sometimes when a child becomes an adolescent, she refuses to comply with house rules. (read the story...)

Stay in Shape Like the Pros
With the U.S. Open underway in New York, we spoke to two former tennis players who are now moms. These two chic moms know how to stay in shape and look good while doing it! Here they share their advice. (read the story...)

Just for Moms: Oh Mama!
Now that I am six months pregnant and expecting my second girl at the end of November, I have maternity on the brain! So here's my take on the best of maternity beauty and style products. (read the story...)

Could a Baby Tooth Save Your Child's Life?
Perhaps the tooth fairy hasn't been wrong after all — baby teeth can be valuable and should not be discarded. (read the story...)

Summertime Tips from the Eye Doctor
Thoughts of summer with the kids probably center on days outside at the pool or beach — not your children's eyes. But summertime activities can greatly affect vision and the eyes. (read the story...)

Sport-Specific Footwear Gives Kids a Leg up
Kids who are properly outfitted for the specific sport they’re playing have an edge, says Westchester-based podiatrist Dr. Charles Morelli, president of the Tappan Zee Division of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. (read the story...)

Protect Yourself! Skin Safey Tips
Summer is here! It's sunny, hot and we are all outdoors more. Here are some easy tips to protect your skin, keeping it healthy but still looking great this season. (read the story...)

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