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Caring for Kids, Parents & Pets

When you’re responsible for someone else’s wellbeing — your child, your parents or even your “best friend” — it’s not always easy to decide what to do or whether you’re making the right decisions. We created this forum to help you get answers from experts and advice and support from fellow caregivers. 

Here’s where you’ll learn from the similar challenges and experiences faced by others, and also have the opportunity to share your successful strategies for improving the health and happiness of those you love.

  • Caring for Kids, Parents & Pets
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  • From training and behavioral modification to healthy diets and the role of nutritional supplements for your pets, this forum is your place to discuss what works and share your experiences with others. Post pictures of your pets, get advice from experts, and share your stories of the unique ways your pets enrich your life — and how you enrich theirs.
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Natural remedy for fleasSueB101/17/12
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  • The challenges of parenting may feel overwhelming at times, but nothing is as rewarding as watching your kids grow up happily in a healthy and supportive environment. Share your parenting secrets and stories with others while you learn from their experiences at the same time. Think of our community as your online “village,” giving you the advice and support that will help you give your kids the advantages they deserve.
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nut and coconut allergygabbybird31/4/12
Help! How can I get my son to eat healthy foods?Christopher197/30/11
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  • Dr. Sears, or Dr. Bill as his "little patients" call him, is one of America’s most renowned and beloved pediatricians. He is the father of eight children as well as the author of over 30 books on childcare. Dr. Bill is an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. He received his pediatric training at Harvard Medical School's Children's Hospital in Boston and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto—the largest children’s hospital in the world—where he served as Associate Ward Chief of the newborn nursery and Associate Professor of Pediatrics.

    We are sorry, but our experts cannot diagnose your individual condition, and posts requesting specific diagnoses will be taken down when they appear. Also, please be aware that our experts cannot prescribe medications for your disease.

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melatonin cream for my 3 year oldkori MKE110/18/11
15 year old always tiredMom2012710/16/11
vitamines for 12 years old boycocosana15/28/11
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  • A long-time champion of natural supplements and healthy food choices for pets, Dr. Brown is an author and professional speaker, as well as a practicing veterinarian. He'll be stopping by the boards each week to answer your top five questions about optimal pet nutrition and how supplements fit into your pet's healthy outlook.

    We are sorry, but our experts cannot diagnose your individual condition, and posts requesting specific diagnoses will be taken down when they appear. Also, please be aware that our experts cannot prescribe medications for your disease.

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Catfoodcatsears310/14/11
Skin issuesMacconis110/8/11
Sensitive StomachBrie Dutch18/27/11
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