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Parents Ask

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Kids & Family
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

From Stay-at-Home Mom to Stand-up Comic

After giving up a full time career in television development to stay home with her three young children, Sarah Maizes started to wonder when she would have time for herself again. She started by taking comedy lessons which eventually morphed in to regular appearances and a funny mom blog called MOMMYLITE.COM. This is her story...

Nov 11, 2010•4 min

What are You Thankful for This Holiday Season?

Tell us what you're most thankful for this Thanksgiving, and you will be entered for the chance to win $150 Visa Gift Card, plus we will match $150 towards the charity of your choice.

Nov 11, 2010•47 sec

Diabetes & the Holidays (B)

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.

Nov 01, 2010•4 min

Diabetes & the Holidays (D)

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.

Nov 01, 2010•4 min

Am I at Risk for Diabetes?

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.

Nov 01, 2010•4 min

Diabetes & the Holidays

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.

Oct 29, 2010•4 min

Am I at Risk for Diabetes?

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.

Oct 29, 2010•4 min

How Do You Nourish Your Child?

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.

Oct 28, 2010•2 min

Why I Chose a Home Birth

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...

Oct 27, 2010•4 min

Fact or Fiction: You Can Overload a Baby's System with Vaccines

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.

Oct 22, 2010•1 min

Fact or Fiction: Vaccines Can Trigger Autism

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.

Oct 22, 2010•2 min

Fact or Fiction: Breastfed Babies Are Healthier

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.

Oct 15, 2010•1 min

Military Mom

Military mom Vivian Greentree shares her personal experience with having a husband in the army and overseas. This is Her Story...

Oct 14, 2010•3 min

Raising a Son with Tourettes

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...

Oct 13, 2010•3 min

Reborn with a Baby Diagnosed with Down Syndrome

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....

Oct 13, 2010•5 min

Fall Fitness

(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.

Oct 12, 2010•4 min

Fall Safety & Precautions

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.

Oct 12, 2010•4 min

Halloween Safety

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.

Oct 12, 2010•4 min

Fall Safety & Precautions

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.

Oct 12, 2010•4 min

Fall Fitness

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.

Oct 12, 2010•4 min

Cry it Out: Does it Cause Harm?

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?

Oct 11, 2010•1 min
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