http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/992017/parents-miss-cold-med-rules A new report shows that parents don't pay attention to labels on over-the-counter kids cold and cough medications. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/992017/parents-miss-cold-med-rules Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Diseases & Illnesses Kristen Fischer Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982409/a-moms-guide-to-coughs Is it croup? Is it whooping cough? Is it just a plain old cold? Sometimes it's hard to tell. Use this guide to help narrow down the symptoms and sounds of your child's cough, including detailed information on when her cough could warrant a trip to the doctor. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982409/a-moms-guide-to-coughs Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Tiernan McKay Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976645/when-to-get-a-second-opinion-for-your-sick-child If your child has been diagnosed with an illness or disease — or you feel like your concerns are being brushed aside — you might consider getting a second opinion. We talk with experts as well as parents who have made the decision to get another look by a different physician to make sure their child has the right diagnosis. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976645/when-to-get-a-second-opinion-for-your-sick-child Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Monica Beyer Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971343/when-its-more-than-a-tummy-ache Childhood tummy troubles are as common as skinned knees and mosquito bites, but some stomach ailments are a symptom of something that needs more attention. Experts share when to take a tummy ache seriously. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971343/when-its-more-than-a-tummy-ache Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Monica Beyer Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/951801/parenting-guru-can-you-conquer-cold-and-flu-season Tanya Remer Altmann, M.D., author of Mommy Calls: Dr. Tanya Answers Parents' Top 101 Questions About Babies and Toddlers and the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Caring For Your Baby and Young Child, Birth to Age 5, sheds light on caring for kids during cold and flu season. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/951801/parenting-guru-can-you-conquer-cold-and-flu-season Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Julie Weingarden Dubin Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:03:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828067/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. Meningitis is life threatening, and about 10 percent of people who get it will die. Another 20 percent will suffer life-altering complications for the rest of their lives. Fortunately, two vaccines offered in the U.S. can protect your family from this terrible illness. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828067/when-does-my-child-receive-the-meningitis-vaccine Health & Wellness Women's Health Vaccinations & Shots Jessica Smith Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:08:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821129/top-5-child-sicknesses-and-how-to-prevent-them Sniffles, coughs and tears. There’s nothing worse than a house full of sick kids, or feeling helpless to their plight. Do your part to keep your kids healthy by educating yourself. Keep reading to learn about the top 5 child sicknesses and find out how to prevent them. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821129/top-5-child-sicknesses-and-how-to-prevent-them Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Diseases & Illnesses Kristin Chessman