Peeling Lips & Other Pregnancy Wonders
Pregnancy symptoms can include some odd things — but not typically peeling lips, which may be a case of angular cheilitis.
Pregnancy symptoms can include some odd things — but not typically peeling lips, which may be a case of angular cheilitis.
A couple of my children have lice and nits. That’s it. There is nothing to do but shave our heads and burn down the house. Just kidding. This is how I got rid of it and cared for my home after the lice discovery.
Amalah explains the evolution of her change in personal opinion regarding her once safety-focused concern on lavender oil in children’s personal care products.
A postpartum mom is now experiencing pain and other symptoms after sex and wants to know if this is normal after a c-section or whether this is something she should be more concerned about.
My in-laws have chosen cigarettes over my son. What can I do?
A mom needs advice with her young child’s food habits after a recent medical diagnosis.
Most teens don’t get enough sleep, but it’s not as though we can force them into REM. How do we keep them healthy and keep out of bedtime battles?
Dear Amalah, Hi! I recently found your advice column and I absolutely love it! I’m not a mom (yet) but I do have a question that I think you may be able to help me with. I hope. I dearly love perfume but it does…
Years of trying to send the “food is awesome!” message while my child struggled with anorexia left me unhealthy; now I have to figure out healthy dieting.
Not just your average cut-and-paste update-y job here, folks, if you’ll indulge me by reading on. One extra-fascinating update, one request for advice as one girl’s quest to maybe possibly get knocked up enters Chapter Two, and one email that proves that you guys are…
What thinning hair can mean for a girl, and what to do about it.
Amalah- First off, thanks for taking the time to read through this. Life’s busy though, so no real ass kissing here—just a big THANKS! Anyways, on to the issue. I’m 24 and finishing up my master’s degree in the education this Spring. YAY! I went…
Hi Amy, I’ll cut right to the chase here: What are your thoughts on Botox? I will be 40 this year, and I have noticed, one by one, my friends are starting to succumb to the lure of Botox, and dammit, it looks good. This…
A mom will be separated from her toddler while on a business trip for the first time. She can’t seem to put out her concerns and fears, about being away from her child, out of her head. What can she do about this parental separation anxiety?
There’s nothing like a few little health scares to make you think about your assumptions and the future.
It’s National Clean Hands week. We know that getting kids to wash their hands effectively can be difficult so we found some soaps that may help.
If your kids are reaching dating age, don’t panic! With a little patience and a lot of communication, you’ll all get through it okay.
Hi Amy: I have another sunscreen issue to ask about if you’re not too sick of the subject. Sunscreen is really important and I’m glad you take it seriously. Here’s my problem though. Any SPF higher than about 12 or 14 (either standalone or in…
Your child is approaching or in preadolescence. This new phase of development may seem fairly natural and normal to you, but it’s probably the exact opposite to your child. Puberty can be embarrassing, awkward and scary. For that reason, any puberty advice or information you give your child now is only going to help their comfort level during this transitional time.
This month I’m focused on getting the family starting the day off with more energy and focus.  That means we’re eating a more nutritious breakfast, making sure we get enough protein in our diets throughout the day. See how I’m doing it.Â