Dear Kerry,My little one seems to be scared about so many things. Since he turned 4, bedtimes are harder and new situations are too. I worry about whether he is managing all right or if there is more we could do to help him.—BL, Farmington Dear BL,Everybody gets worried sometimes. ...
Dr. Monique Reeves, Medical Director, Washtenaw County Public Health Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It's known by the symptom of uncontrollable, violent coughing that often makes it hard to breathe. After fits of many coughs, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep ...
Dear Readers, I hope that you have been enjoying good times with your family and friends over this holiday season, as I have. Regular bi-weekly columns will resume in the new year. Please send questions and ideas to me — I look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes! — ...
The holiday season is in full swing. Commercials encourage last minute shoppers to hurry to stores for deals, Secret Santas are revealed, and the kids anticipate items from their wish lists. What really makes a holiday memorable? A good place to begin is by creating meaningful family experiences. One tradition ...
Dear Kerry,Somehow the end of the day and the runup to the evening in our house is always a hassle. My husband and I get home from work, one of us has picked our kids up from daycare, there's dinner to make, and everyone gets frazzled and short-tempered. Any tips ...
Dear Kerry,My hubby and I are contemplating staying with just two children rather than going for a third. We have the finances and space for three. What are the general differences (if one can speculate) in family dynamics for the children... having one sibling or two? And further division of ...