The task for parents is to keep the lines of communication open and allow their teens to become independent adults while fostering behavior based on mutual trust, respect, and consideration. It is often over-treated and misunderstood. There is a confusing array of medicines that promise relief, but no cure in sight. Fever - What it means, how to manage it, avoiding getting worried about it. Sore Throats - Knowing about all the different variations on sore throats won't necessarily save you a doctor visit, but it will help you understand what you're dealing with.
Some children have one ear infection after another.
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