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How to Potty Train Boys

While some boys may be ready to begin potty training between 18 months and 2 years of age, others may not be ready until they are closer to 3. While age can be helpful in determining if your boy is ready to begin potty training, it’s not the most important factor. When deciding when to start potty training your boy, how physically and emotionally ready he is to begin training is more important than his age.

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Toddler Rosacea

Few things are cuter than a rosy-cheeked toddler, but in some cases, those bright red cheeks may be the sign of a more serious underlying condition. Though it’s fairly rare, some toddlers can develop rosacea, a skin disorder more common in older people. Knowing how to recognize and treat this condition can help ensure that your child’s skin problem doesn’t become a major issue.

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Hot Flashes & High Temperature in Early Pregnancy

Lots of bodily changes happen during those first precious weeks of pregnancy, including potential spikes in body temperature. While most hot flashes and temperature changes during pregnancy are nothing for expectant moms to become overly concerned with, excessive heating must be avoided to help ensure your future child’s development, according to the Mayo Clinic and Pregnancy Today. Likewise, if you do find yourself dealing with a lot of unwanted heat during pregnancy, you must not take aspirin or ibuprofen; if you need to take a pain reliever to reduce painful pregnancy-related symptoms or the common cold, it is safest to use acetaminophen.