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Parents Ask

We are the preeminent online destination for parenting experts, pediatricians, best-selling mom authors and health experts to provide sound advice and trusted tips for raising children. We explore everything parenting related, including how to get pregnant and what to expect from each trimester of pregnancy, all the way to keeping your sex life sizzling.
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Episodes

Pool Rules

Cara Natterson, Stacia Woodcock, Holly Perkins discuss the “pool rules” every family must know. Helpful and crucial pool safety tips are given that will keep the whole family healthy, happy and safe while swimming.

Jun 30, 20123 min

Vacation Risks and Prevention

Bob Sears, MD, Scott Cohen, MD, and Holly Perkins discuss the most common vacation risks and how to treat or prevent them. Sunburn, jellyfish stings, poison ivy, and ticks: beware! Plus, some tips to stay healthy while still enjoying treats at the summertime table.

Jun 30, 20123 min

Summertime Product Warnings

Stacia Woodcock, Cara Natterson and Robert Sears discuss the summertime products that are safe and dangerous for use on kids. They discuss what to look for and avoid in sunscreens and insect repellents, and what to do if your child ingests or has an allergic reaction to these products.

Jun 30, 20123 min

Family Cookout Warnings

BBQs and picnics are a sure sign of summer. Scott Cohen, MD, Jason Rothbart, MD, and Robert Reames offer a few tips to protect against bee stings, heat stroke, and food poisoning this summer.

Jun 30, 20123 min

Who is X? Unzip the Mystery

You’ve heard the heartbeat. You’ve seen the flashing lights. There’s someone, or something, in there, pushing and pulsing, trying to break free. Everyone is dying to know – who is it? You’ll know soon enough. Unzip the mystery, only at YouTube.com/UnzipX

Oct 27, 201148 sec

Who is X? Unzip the Mystery

You’ve heard the heartbeat. You’ve seen the flashing lights. There’s someone, or something, in there, pushing and pulsing, trying to break free. Everyone is dying to know – who is it? You’ll know soon enough. Unzip the mystery, only at YouTube.com/UnzipX.

Oct 21, 201115 sec

Limiting Summertime TV

Robert Mackenzie, Bonnie Zucker and Robert Reames help parents get their kids away from TV and video games, to get out and enjoy the summer. Experts give tips on the type of play to encourage and address childhood obesity.

Jun 22, 20113 min

Preparing Your Child For Summer Camp

Bonnie Zucker, Robert Reames and Ann Corwin help parents get their children prepared to go to sleepaway camp. Expert advice is given to help kids cope with homesickness and feel comfortable with this new experience.

Jun 22, 20114 min

5 Amazing Effects of Walking

Holly Perkins reveals the secret that adding steps to your day can make a huge dfference, and how you can easily tell how many more steps you need to take.

Apr 20, 20112 min

Help Prevent Allergies in Newborns

Nutritionist Robert Reames gives insight on some steps parents can take to help delay or prevent their newborns from suffering from allergies.

Apr 20, 20112 min

5 Amazing Effects of Walking

Holly Perkins reveals the secret that adding steps to your day can make a huge dfference, and how you can easily tell how many more steps you need to take.

Apr 20, 20112 min

Help Prevent Allergies in Newborns

Nutritionist Robert Reames gives insight on some steps parents can take to help delay or prevent their newborns from suffering from allergies.

Apr 20, 20112 min

Take 10,000 Steps

Holly Perkins reveals the secret that adding steps to your day can make a huge dfference, and how you can easily tell how many more steps you need to take.

Apr 20, 20112 min

Take 10,000 Steps

Holly Perkins reveals the secret that adding steps to your day can make a huge dfference, and how you can easily tell how many more steps you need to take.

Apr 20, 20112 min

Are You Prepared for Allergy Season?

Walgreens Pharmacist Stacia Woodcock breaks down which allergies get worse during each season and gives guaranteed tips to keeping symptoms at bay.

Mar 17, 20112 min

Are You Prepared for Allergy Season?

Walgreens Pharmacist Stacia Woodcock breaks down which allergies get worse during each season and gives guaranteed tips to keeping symptoms at bay.

Mar 17, 20112 min

When Your Child is Allergic to Fluffy

Do you have to make a decision between your child's comfort and your beloved faithful friend? Before you send Fluffy packing Dr. Scott Cohen gives you a few happier options.

Mar 17, 20112 min

When Your Child is Allergic to Fluffy

Do you have to make a decision between your child's comfort and your beloved faithful friend? Before you send Fluffy packing Dr. Scott Cohen gives you a few happier options.

Mar 17, 20112 min
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