Our medical experts answer some common — and not so common — questions about parenting, diseases and conditions, the human body, and raising happy and healthy kids.

Emotions & Behavior Q&A

• Telling Your Child a Family Member Has a Serious Illness

General Health Q&A

• Are Insect Repellents With DEET Safe for Kids?
• Are Tanning Salons Safe?
• Does Knuckle Cracking Cause Harm?
• How Can I Find a New Doctor for My Child?
• How Can I Help My Teen Quit Smoking for Good?
• How Will I Know if My Child Has Trouble Hearing?
• Is Earwax Removal Safe?
• Is My Child Too Sick to Go to School?
• My Child Wants to Grow Taller. What Should I Say?
• What Can I Do to Ease My Child's Fear of Shots?
• When Does a Cut Need Stitches?

Pregnancy & Infants Q&A

• Can Anesthesia Hurt Brain Development?
• Can I Have a Vaginal Birth If I Had a Previous C-Section?
• Can I Request to Have a C-Section?
• Can Pregnant Women Do Anything to Reduce or Prevent Swollen Ankles?
• Does My Toddler Have a Language Delay?
• How Can I Be Sure My Baby Stays on Her Back While She Sleeps?
• How Can I Comfort My Baby During Shots?
• How Can I Deal With Heartburn During Pregnancy?
• How Can I Relieve My Pregnancy Leg Cramps?
• I'm Breastfeeding. How Can I Lower My Baby's Food Allergy Risk?
• I'm Pregnant and in an Abusive Relationship. How Can I Get Out?
• I'm Pregnant. Can I Lower My Baby's Food Allergy Risk?
• Is My Baby Ready for Shoes?
• Is it Normal to Feel Sad After Having a Baby?
• Is it Safe to Breastfeed if I Have the Flu?
• What Can I Do to Relieve My Pregnancy Backaches?
• What Is Prenatal Care Before Pregnancy?
• What if My Baby Isn't Born by My Due Date?
• What's a "High-Risk" Pregnancy?
• When Can Babies Start Drinking Cow's Milk?
• When Can I Take My Newborn Out in Public?
• When Can My Baby Start Eating Solid Foods?
• When Do Pregnant Women Need Progesterone Shots?
• Why Are Pregnant Women Told to Avoid Feta Cheese?
• Why Do Many Pregnant Women Pull Ligaments, Muscles, and Joints?
• Why Do Some Pregnant Women Get Varicose Veins?
• Why Do Some Women Feel Short of Breath During Pregnancy?
• Why Should Babies Not Have Honey?

Medical Conditions Q&A

• Can Endometriosis Make It Difficult to Have Children?
• How Long Does it Take for a Broken Bone to Heal?
• Is There a Connection Between Vaccines and Autism?
• Should Kids & Teens Who Aren't Sexually Active Be Vaccinated Against HPV?
• Tests for Food Allergies
• What Is Skin Testing for Allergies?
• What Should I Look for on Food Labels if My Child Has Food Allergies?
• What's the Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Food Intolerance?

Nutrition & Fitness Q&A

• Does Nonfat Milk Provide the Same Nutrients as Whole Milk?
• How Can I Calculate Calories From Fat?
• How Should I Deal With a Picky Eater?
• I'm Breastfeeding. How Can I Lower My Baby's Food Allergy Risk?
• Is It Safe to Eat Food That's Dropped to the Floor?
• My Toddler Hates Vegetables. What Can I Do?
• What Is a BMI Report Card?
• What's the Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Food Intolerance?
• When Should Kids Switch to Nonfat Milk?

Parenting Q&A

• How Can Parents Discipline Without Spanking?
• How Should I Deal With a Picky Eater?
• My Child Is Struggling in School. How Can I Help?
• What Can I Do to Ease My Child's Fear of Shots?

Safety Q&A

• Are Tanning Salons Safe?
• How Can I Protect My Family From Ticks?
• What Are Tooth Preservation Kits?
• When Can a Child Switch to a Regular Seatbelt?

Sexual Development Q&A

• Should Kids & Teens Who Aren't Sexually Active Be Vaccinated Against HPV?
• When Should My Daughter First Go to the Gynecologist?

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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