When you touch your toddler's forehead and it feels like she's burning up, it's natural to hit the parent panic button and wonder if you need to make a visit with your toddler to the emergency room with a fever. In most cases, though, a fever by itself doesn't warrant an emergency room visit. Knowing how to measure and treat your child's fever can help you avoid a trip to … [Read more...] about When to Take a Toddler to the Emergency Room With a Fever
How to Stop a Child From Nose Picking
Nose picking is one of the most common and annoying habits your child can develop. Your child might start picking his nose because it's itchy, infected, irritated or just because he's curious. But once he starts, you'll need to nip the habit in the bud if you want to stop a child from nose picking. If not, you will have to deal with increased nasal infection and potential … [Read more...] about How to Stop a Child From Nose Picking
Anxiety Attacks During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time in your life, but it can be a frightening and nerve-wracking experience. For some women, anxiety attacks during pregnancy are common. If you're one of them, don't worry. Pregnancy anxiety is totally normal and doesn't mean you're going to be a terrible mother or that you don't want your baby. It does mean that you need to discover what's … [Read more...] about Anxiety Attacks During Pregnancy
Back Acne During Pregnancy
By the time you're a few months into your pregnancy, you'll know whether you're one of the lucky few who has the legendary pregnancy glow or whether you'll spend the next six months battling acne as you did back in high school. If you're plagued with back acne during pregnancy, they'll most likely disappear a few months after your baby's birth, but a few basic steps will help … [Read more...] about Back Acne During Pregnancy
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 … [Read more...] about Toddler Rosacea