Learn whether it is harmful to give extra doses of the routine childhood vaccines, and how you can prevent that from happening. Dr. Shari Nethersole, a physician at the Boston Children's Hospital weighs in.

Learn what steps to take if you suspect hearing loss in your infant.

Is it ever acceptable to let a two-year-old sip wine and beer?

There are three common rashes that babies can have in the first few months of life. Find out when you should have a rash checked.

In very young babies, urinary tract infections are generally caused by bacteria germs that reach the urinary tract via the bloodstream.

As long as your baby is not acting sick and you are comfortable with his breathing pattern, you should not be overly concerned about the amount of congestion.

Get some basic information about pertussis, and what risks it might pose in a ten-year-old.

Exercise programs can be exciting for both toddler and parent, but many of them are "more icing than cake."

In general, a child with a loose cough only needs to be made comfortable. However, you should monitor her breathing.

It isn't always possible to make an exact diagnosis of a rash without seeing it firsthand, but this sounds like seborrheic dermatitis.

There is no scientific proof that the DPT shot causes mental retardation, autism, or death.

A conventional infant car seat is recommended over the new, built-in car seats.

It is important for you to understand fevers so that you can feel comfortable in your approach to caring for your child.