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Prepare For A Successful School Year

Ann Corwin, Foster Cline and Susan Stiffelman give expert advice on how to prepare a child who had a difficult school year to do better in the coming year. Tips are given to help determine where they need support and how to help them succeed.

The Best Diet for Breastfeeding Moms

Elizabeth Ward lists what you should and should not include in your diet while breastfeeding.

Sticking to a Sleep Routine While Traveling

Parents Ask reader Amy Everett just gave birth to her son Cole. Fortunately for Amy, Cole has been sleeping in his crib since he came home from the hospital, but with some upcoming trips planned, Amy is worried about disrupting Cole's sleep routine. Today, Dr. Scott Cohen, author of Eat, Sleep, Poop, offers some tips and advice for Amy on newborn sleep routines during travel.

Helping Mom Cope With Seperation Anxiety

Joanne Stern and Lenore Skenazy help parents deal with leaving the kids for the first time.

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.

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Walgreens' Pharmacist, Stacia Woodcock, introduces the audience to the new collaboration between Walgreens and Parents Ask.

Fostering a Good Mother-Daughter Relationship

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.

Maintaining Your Ideal Body Weight

Ron Mathews, Robert Reames and Holly Perkins discuss how to find and maintain your ideal body weight. Helpful fitness solutions are given to address what you might be doing wrong that could be working against you.

Autism

Dr. Bob Sears, author of The Autism Book, shares some common signs your child might have autism. Early detection is key, so if your child exhibits any of this behavior, contact your pediatrician.

Food Allergies

Warning signs of food allergies

Vaccine: Adverse Effects

Dr. Bob Sears, author of The Vaccine book, shares some common signs of adverse reactions to vaccines. While severe reactions are rare, it's important to recognize them so that no further doses of the vaccine are given. If your child exhibits any of these warning signs, contact your pediatrician immediately.

6 Habits of the Healthy Mom

Cara Natterson, Ron Mathews and Betsy Brown Braun give 6 habits that every mom should be doing. An M.D., a therapist and a fitness expert share 6 simple tips that will greatly impact your physical and mental well being.

Protecting Mom's Health

Scott Cohen, Jason Rothbart and Holly Perkins discuss important check ups and exams moms should be most concerned about. Helpful information about necessary exams, new means of contraception and important steps to protecting moms’ health are given.

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ADHD: How to Identify and Treat the Symptoms

ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a very common, yet treatable illness found in children. Join our Parents Ask experts Thomas Phelan, MD, Robert McKenzie, MD and Bonnie Zucker, Psy.D as they discuss the symptoms and treatments of ADHD and their experience with young patients and families dealing with this condition.

Swine Flu Vaccine & Pregnancy

Dr. Jay Gordon, author of the DVD "Vaccinations? Assessing the Risks and Benefits", Dr. Cara Natterson, author of "Dangerous or Safe?", and Dr. Bob Sears, author of "The Vaccine Book" discuss the swine flu vaccine for pregnant women. The three doctors debate the safety of the vaccine for pregnant women and unborn fetuses.

Protective vs. Paranoid: Is Stranger Danger Real?

Are you freaked out by "stranger danger"? Do horrible stories on the news make you feel like you'd rather keep your kid in a bubble than risk something awful happening to them? Today, Parents Ask experts Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids, Joanne Stone, Ph.D., author of Parenting is a Contact Sport, and Susan Stiffelman, MFT, author of Parenting Without Power Struggles, discuss protective vs. paranoid parenting. Just how how real is stranger danger and what should parents do to take preca...