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After all, illnesses vary. Learn the safe and correct ways to give your kids medicine, understand when antibiotics make sense, and more. Facebook Pinterest Twitter Text Email PrintCommentsWhat's New How to Deal With Seasonal Allergies When You're Breastfeeding More What's New Why You Should Think Twice About Giving Your Kids Gummy Vitamins The sweet, chewy supplements are popular with kids (and grown-ups!). But parents should be aware of these potential pitfalls. All About Antibiotics The dos and don'ts of giving this medication to your sick baby. 8 Medication Mistakes Parents Make These errors are all too easy for even the most vigilant moms to commit. How many do you recognize? Is MiraLax the Cause of 'Horrifying' Changes Parents Are Seeing in Their Kids? Parents have reported being "horrified" by the changes they've seen in their kids after taking the popular laxative. Here's what the experts say. Meds School for Parents Giving kids medication can be confusing. Consider this your crash course. Acetaminophen Dosage Chart Acetaminophen can help soothe your child's fever and relieve pain. Use our age-by-age guide to find out how much medicine is safe for your baby or kid. Tips For Ear Infections Although most young kids get at least one ear infection -- usually during cold and flu season -- there are proven ways that you can protect your child. Ibuprofen Dosage Chart Ibuprofen can help soothe your child's fever and relieve pain. Use our age-by-age guide to find out how much medicine is safe for your baby or kid. Antibiotics and Pregnancy Having a healthy pregnancy involves a lot of do's and don'ts. Do anti-biotics belong to the latter list? Smart Medicine: Preventing Overuse of Antibiotics Overuse of antibiotics has led to a new breed of superbugs -- and made a lot of childhood illnesses increasingly tough to treat. Learn how to protect your family. The Best Natural Remedies for Kids We've uncovered the natural remedies for kids that really work -- and the ones you should never try. Getting Kids to Take Medicine You may not be able to turn yucks into yums, but with a little creativity, you can get kids to take their medicine. 9 Clever Ways to Help the Medicine Go Down Make stay-at-home sick days with your children less stressful! When you've got a sick kiddie at home, use these tips to make taking medicine a little bit easier. How to Give Your Baby Medication When your baby gets sick, follow these steps to help her feel better.Kids & Vitamins New supplements are more kid-friendly, but does your child really need one?Your Family's Medicine Cabinet Checklist When sickness strikes, be prepared with these essential items. FDA Says Kids and Nursing Moms Shouldn't Take Meds with Codeine or Tramadol These medicines carry serious risks, including slowed or difficult breathing and death, which appear to be a greater risk in children younger than 12.Meals that Heal: What To Feed Your Sick Child Though your child may not have much of an appetite when he's sick, try to get him to eat. These comfort foods can help. Prescription for Trouble: Why Too Many Antibiotics Aren't Good for Kids Overuse of antibiotics like these has led to a new breed of superbugs -- and made a lot of childhood illnesses increasingly tough to treat. Learn how to protect your family. Techniques for Administering Medicine Get some helpful tips on making that medicine go down. Vitamin D May Be the Key to Fewer Colds Could a simple vitamin (and no, not vitamin C!) be the key to cutting down on the seemingly never-ending colds and infections that are highjacking our households this winter? 5 Medication Mistakes Parents Make Are you making these common errors when it comes to dosing your kids? Could the Chemicals in Your Child's Lice Treatment Cause Her to Act Out? Certain insecticides may be linked to behavioral difficulties in young kids, according to new research. 3 Myths About Pregnancy and Antidepressants For some women, taking anti-depressants is actually what's best for their baby. The Truth About Vitamin D Vitamin D has been credited with helping to fight everything from colds to cancer. But many of us aren't getting enough. We'll help you get an A when it comes to D. 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