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Child Development & Health

Asthma and your teen

You're not thrilled that your child has asthma, although you have learned to manage it over the years. But suddenly your teenager is...

Child Development & Health

5 Ways to soothe chicken pox in children

When your little one catches a case of the chicken pox, soothing the itching, aches and pains are at the top of your mommy to-do...

Child Development & Health

Proper hand-washing should be an early lesson

You've heard that silly hand-washing song, right? Hopefully your kids have, too. If not, read on to find out why proper hand-washing...

Conceiving

4 Health changes to make before conceiving

You and your partner have finally made the decision to have a baby. Congratulations! But preparing your body for pregnancy isn’t...

Child Development & Health

5 Questions to ask your child's pediatrician

It's hard to think straight when your child is sick. So at your next well-child checkup, take the time to talk to your pediatrician...

Child Development & Health

Getting your sedentary children moving

Sometimes resolutions for fitness in a new year aren’t just personal goals. Sometimes it’s a goal for your whole family. If your...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Secrets of encouraging kids to eat healthy

Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are not always the most popular items on the plate. It is difficult for items like oatmeal to...

Child Development & Health

What is disordered eating?

You’ve heard about eating disorders, of course. Anorexia and bulimia are serious medical conditions that can endanger a person’s...

SheKnows Cares

5 Tips for raising active kids

Raising active kids is not easy -- especially when video games, television and the Internet distract them from other, more physical...

SheKnows Cares

10 Ways to encourage an active family lifestyle

Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle is challenging -- especially when kids would rather watch TV or play video games. As...

Baby & Toddler

Preventing flat spots on baby's head

Does your baby seem to have a head that's flatter on one side than the other? Positional plagiocephaly is a term used to describe...

Skincare

How to conceal a mouth sore

Canker sores are not only uncomfortable, they also can make the wearer feel embarrassed about their appearance. Here are a few tips...

Vaccinations & Shots

When does my child receive the meningitis vaccine?

Meningitis is a serious condition that affects 3,000 Americans every year -- 30 percent of of them children and young adults....

Exercise & Fitness

How to get toned with yoga

Madonna, Gwyneth, and Jennifer do it, and so can you. Yoga that is. Sculpting, strengthening, and stretching like the celebrities...

Vaccinations & Shots

What is meningitis?

Meningitis, aka spinal meningitis, is an inflammation of the meninges -- the system of membranes that surround and protect the...

Vaccinations & Shots

Symptoms of meningitis

When meningitis strikes, it can feel like your typical run-of-the-mill bad headache or flu. But the difference is that it’s an...

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Signs of autism and everyday life with an autistic child

Is autism a part of your life? What are the signs of autism? Find advice, tips, research results and information about an autistic...

Mom & Dad

Friends are good for your health

Many moms are swamped with their family's schedule and household responsibilities, so establishing and maintaining friendships can...

Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

Five superfoods to super-charge your health

There is no questioning that fruits and vegetables are great for you, but do you ever wonder what makes them healthful and which...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Getting to the bottom of your kids' health issues

Does your child seem to have a chronic or persistent medical issue? How do you know? Are symptoms related? Or not? Are they subtle?...