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Cómo decirle adiós al chupete: una guía simple para padres

Let’s be real — pacifiers can be a lifesaver, especially in those early days. They help babies calm down, feel safe and sometimes stop a meltdown before it starts. But as your child grows, you might wonder when it’s time to let go of the pacifier. And how do you do it without a lot of tears? Here’s a simple guide to help you through it.

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Las adolescentes y el período: ¿cuándo el dolor no es normal?

When we hear the word “period,” most women think of the monthly menstrual period. Many of us have grown up associating periods with painful cramping and heavy bleeding, something that we just have to endure. But that’s simply not the case!

Alergia a la penicilina: lo que los padres deben saber

Antibiotics in the penicillin family are among some of the best treatments for common childhood infections. But, penicillin is also the most commonly reporting drug allergy. Keep reading to learn answers to frequently asked questions about penicillin allergies you may want to know for your child. 

La regla n.º 1 sobre cómo limpiar la cera del oído

Let’s set the scene - you look over at your kid and there’s a bunch of earwax in their ear. You may feel immediate panic to clean it out. There’s no way you can let them walk around like that. So, you run to get the cotton swabs you know you shouldn’t use. But, before you do anything, here’s the No. 1 rule about cleaning out earwax.