It’s the day after Valentine’s Day, and I’m thinking about circumcision. I assure you this is a coincidence. So! Those of us who have birthed baby boys are faced with the inevitable question: to snip or leave intact? In most of the world, the majority…
A mom is trying to understand the information out there about the HPV vaccine and whether she should vaccinate her tween son.
Dear Amy, I’ve researched your archived articles regarding acne and found little feedback from Accutane users. I know you suggest the Philosophy line, which I’ve tried, it made my skin go crazy! I have moderate acne which has developed over the course of the last…
Amy, I have been reading your blogs on and off for a lot of years now. Sometimes I get a little too addicted to the Internet and have to make myself stop for a while. But I always come back. 🙂 Anyway, I have a…
The New York Times, that bastion of meaningful news, published a story yesterday on how cosmetic companies and retailers are targeting six- to nine-year-old girls. Salons for little girls are springing up around the country, apparently, with parents hosting “beauty primping parties” for daughters and…
How do you integrate a very new addition into your regular ol’ family beach vacation?
A SAHM is on the brink of cracking and needs some immediate advice on how to get some relief and help with her very young and attention-seeking children.
What do you do when your toddler puts up a fight when it’s time to brush their teeth? Here are some tips for winning the brushing battle.
(Literally.) Hormonal birth control can mess with your mental health. If you’re on birth control and struggling with depression or anxiety, talk to your doctor immediately.
Is there really a difference? And if so, is it really that important?
Dental visits for a two-year-old? Dental INSURANCE for a two-year-old? We discuss recommendations for pediatric dental care.
A first-time mom has lots of anxiety about her relationship with her child’s pediatrician and needs help deciding whether she should find a new one.
Soy is lurking in the ingredient list of every major formula brand. Should you avoid it? CAN you avoid it?
An expectant mom is right to be concerned about her soon-to-be-born infant being around her non-vaccinated preschooler nieces and nephews. What should she do?
I was never a sporty kid, and my own children never want to exercise, either. How do I set them up for good lifelong habits when I can’t get them off the couch?
Your in-laws smoke like chimneys. Fannnnntastic. Is asking that they step outside for a cigarette really enough to protect your new baby?
Now that we know what to look for in a sunscreen, let’s talk about the products that are the best choice for your family.
Your kid got a note home from school that there was a lice outbreak. Now what? Read on for some tips on what you should do next.
Can your choice of diaper affect your baby’s motor skill development? Wait, what?
My nephew is seven years old and still has the eating habits of a toddler. Help!