Always thirsty? Ravenously hungry? Eyes get blurry sometimes? You could be at risk for Diabetes. Our medical experts share the symptoms you should not ignore and reveal who's most at risk. Dr. Scott Cohen, nurse practitioner, Tori Kropp and Doctor of Pharmacy, Stacia Woodcock are featured.
Holiday eating and holiday stress can create a dangerous combination for Diabetics and those who may be at risk for Diabetes. Our experts share what you need to know to navigate the holidays safely. Featuring Robert Reames, Dyan Eybergen and Tori Kropp.
Always thirsty? Ravenously hungry? Eyes get blurry sometimes? You might be at risk for Diabetes. Our medical experts share the symptoms you should not ignore and reveal who's most at risk. Dr. Scott Cohen, nurse practitioner, Tori Kropp and Doctor of Pharmacy, Stacia Woodcock are featured.
Spending quality time with your child goes beyond togetherness. Your time with them is also an opportunity to nourish their developing bodies and minds. With that in mind, we asked a few of our favorite moms -- Heather Spohr of thespohrsaremultiplying.com, Daphne Brogdon of coolmom.com, Jennifer Brandt of perfectlydisheveled.com, and Catherine McCord of weelicious.com -- to tell us how they spend time with their little ones.
After three successful pregnancies and deliveries, Lora, a registered nurse, assumed and even planned on having her fourth child at the hospital. However, when the hospital she was to deliver at announced that, due to a swine flu outbreak, visitors under the age of 13 would not be permitted, she began to have second thoughts. This is her story...
In his Fact or Fiction series, Dr. Scott Cohen addresses a question he's often asked by parents, "Can a baby's immune system be overloaded with too many vaccines?" Dr. Cohen explains fascinating facts about vaccinations and alternative schedules that just may change the way you think about vaccines.
In his Fact or Fiction series, Dr. Scott Cohen addresses a question he's often asked by parents, "Does a high fever cause seizures and brain damage in children?"
In his Fact or Fiction series, Dr. Scott Cohen addresses a question he's often asked by parents, "Can the MMR or mercury and thimerosal vaccines trigger autism?" Updated information you may not have heard yet on this topic.
In his Fact or Fiction series, Dr. Scott Cohen addresses a question he's often asked by parents, "Can exposing a newborn to pets decrease their risk of allergies?"
Are babies that are exclusively fed breastmilk, always healthier than babies who use formula? Not necessarily, says Dr. Scott Cohen. Breastfeeding can reduce many risks such as upper respiratory infections, allergies, and stomach illnesses, but that doesn't mean that it's guaranteed to keep your child healthy always. Children do get sick no matter what, so Dr. Scott Cohen emphatically recommends doing what is right for you.
Military mom Vivian Greentree shares her personal experience with having a husband in the army and overseas. This is Her Story...
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Debbie Weitzman-Ward is mom to 3 boys, Logan,17, Houston,15 and Cole,7. When Houston was about 9 years old, she would get reports from his teachers that he was being disruptive and displaying odd behaviors in class. Eventually, after neuro-psych counseling, Debbie learned her son had Tourette's Syndrome. Though the initial news of his disease felt hard to bare, Debbie found a way to understand and sympathize with her son's behavior-- something she knows is out of his control and without the prop...
According to all the tests, when Loreni Delgado was pregnant, there was only a 1 in 8,021 chances that her son would be born with Down syndrome. Therefore, there was no reason for her doctor to suggest she have an amniocentesis. But just hours after Miles was born, Loreni and her husband were delivered the news... It appeared their infant did in fact have Down's. Today, Loreni shares HER story....
(PAW26_B) Mindy Roberts gets help from our experts to start a Fall fitness program... when all she really wants to do is curl up with the kids and eat comfort foods! Featuring Elizabeth Ward, Robert Reames and Holly Perkins.
If there was an emergency right now, would your family be prepared? Our experts share the most important elements you should have in place before an emergency strikes.
Our experts give valuable safety tips to keep your Halloween from really becoming the scariest night of the year. Featuring safety expert Kimberlee Mitchell, Dr. Scott Cohen and Dr. Cara Natterson.
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If there was an emergency right now, would your family be prepared? Our experts share the most important elements you should have in place before an emergency strikes.
Mindy Roberts gets help from our experts to start a Fall fitness program... when all she really wants to do is curl up with the kids and eat comfort foods! Featuring Elizabeth Ward, Robert Reames and Holly Perkins.
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Parents Ask Kicks off our new series, Fact or Fiction with Dr. Scott Cohen, author of Eat, Sleep, Poop, to address the top questions he's asked as a pediatrician. Today's topic... "Crying it Out" or the Ferber method is damaging to a baby? Fact or Fiction?
At some point, says Samantha Green, mom to 3 kids under 5, sleep has been the main project-- Everything revolves around sleep. Days are spent planning for nights, and nights are spent planning for days. When will they sleep, and how will they sleep, is something Samantha constantly thinks about for her active 5 and 3 year-olds, and her 5 month old who nurses every 2 hours during the night. This is her story... Her very tired story. Can you relate?
Who says you have to be a seamstress (or your mother) to make a homemade Halloween Costume? Managing Editor Jennifer Brandt shares her super simple secret for a homemade Halloween costume. Leave a comment and be entered to win an iPad!
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Learn the rules for a medicine cabinet clean out! What to toss, how to toss it and the essentials no medicine cabinet should be without this year.
With H1N1 infecting so many last cold and flu season, a pregnant mother asks our experts about the concerns she should have about the virus and the vaccine this year.
