As an asthma/allergist and the mom of a child with food allergies, I know that for people with food allergies, celebrating holidays can be difficult. I’ve found that clear communication and a little planning will help you and your family enjoy the holidays worry-free.

Whether you’re home or traveling, try these tips: (more…)

Most of us think that constipation is a simple problem that can be solved with a little bit of prune juice or a laxative. But, for some kids, pooping can become an everyday problem. Here’s how you can help a child who can’t poop or has pain while he or she is pooping.

What causes constipation?
Many kids experience constipation when their diets change or there is a lack of fiber in their diets resulting from too many candies, cookies, cakes and other low-fiber foods served during the holidays. (more…)

Well, winter has officially arrived, and with it come heavy coats and snowsuits. While they are a necessity to keep our kids warm and dry, they are not for kids travelling in car seats.

The truth is, it’s not safe to put thick coats, snowsuits or blankets under the harness straps of a car seat because the straps need to stay snug on the child. Coats and heavy snowsuits actually compress in a crash, which can create a lot of extra slack. This could cause your child to be ejected from the car seat in a crash.

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You could probably do a number of things with that much cash. Would you travel the world? Buy a new car? Pay off your house? Retire early?

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