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When can my baby start eating solid foods?
2/23/2012
Should my children eat only low-fat, low-cholesterol foods?
2/14/2012
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1/18/2012
How do I know if my child has vision problems?
1/9/2012
I know it's best to put my baby to sleep on his back, but what else can I do to prevent SIDS?
9/8/2011
What's the best way to get my child to go to sleep?
9/7/2011
My baby is four weeks old, and already I feel like I'm suffereing from extreme sleep deprivation. How can I breastfeed on demand and still get enough sleep?
12/7/2010
What are the best foods to relieve constipation in a 7 year old child? She already eats peaches and pears without much effect.
11/29/2010
My child is nine years old and his teeth have a yellow tint. I make sure that he brushes and we use whitening toothpaste. Please help!
11/29/2010
My 4-week-old only has a bowel movement once a day, but they are soft stools. She strains and screams a lot. Any suggestions on what to do?
11/29/2010
With all the ads out there for new medicines and treatments, how can I tell which ones are safe for my child?
11/9/2010
I think my child might be lactose intolerant. How can I tell?
10/13/2010
I’m concerned at the increase in teenage “sexting” via cell phones. How can I keep my children safe?
10/7/2010
How can I tell if my 3-yr-old son with delayed speech is ready for potty training?
10/7/2010
I am pregnant with my first baby and confused about car safety seats. What do you suggest?
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