Mother protecting daughter by using bug spray

How to safely avoid bug bites

Itchy red bug bites may seem like an unavoidable part of summer, but there are some ways to avoid them.

Poison Ivy Plants

Treating poison ivy and poison oak rashes in kids

If your child has been exposed to poison ivy, wash the area and apply calamine lotion or a hydrocortisone cream.

mother applying sunscreen to daughter's face

Sun safety for kids

The key to keeping your child safe during the summer is to remember to use sunblock with a high SPF, apply frequently and use a generous amount.

Baby girl eating vegetables

Q&A: What food is good to feed an 11 month old baby?

Nutritionist Jessica McGee answers a reader’s question about what food is good to feed an 11 month old.

baby sleeping on woman's shoulder

Q&A: Is 36.8 Celsius a fever for a one month old?

A fever is a temperature of 100.4° F, or 38° C, and higher.