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For many moms and dads across the country, ear infections have been one of the most difficult aspects of parenthood. Youngsters who are stricken with the painful infections tend to have difficulty sleeping through the night and the condition can last for weeks at a time. However, The Associated Press reports that there was around a 30 percent decrease between 1993 and 2008 in … [Read more...] about Number of ear infections in children on the way down

Spring may be the start of baseball and golf but unfortunately it also marks the beginning of cleaning season. For dads, this means having to suffer the slings and arrows of constant nagging, following orders and rubber gloves when all they really want to do is hit the links.However, all is not lost. With some creative maneuvering you can get out of scrubbing the bathroom … [Read more...] about Top 3 ways to get out of spring cleaning

Video games have come a long way since the days of Atari, but for many kids, with improved graphics comes trouble. Game consoles are smaller and more portable than ever, meaning it's now easier for your children to play anywhere - whether it be on a family vacation or during a Sunday visit to your parents' house. Some parents may be struggling to wrestle the games away … [Read more...] about Three ways to limit your child’s video game playing

There has been a lot of attention recently given to the concept of a "Tiger Mom." The term comes from a Chinese mother's strict parenting techniques as laid out in the book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua. Some have criticized the style, but others have applauded its disciplinary style and results.But what about a Tiger Dad? Are men as willing to … [Read more...] about Tiger Dad an effective parenting technique?

Most parents assume that if their child has a fever, there has to be some effective treatment to bring it down. Though conventional wisdom has suggested such a route for years, a new report published by the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests otherwise. The authors say that there is no need to treat a fever in a normally healthy child, and that doing so may prolong the … [Read more...] about Study: Treatment of fevers may not be best option