When to Treat a Fever

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Your child has a fever. What now?

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When to Treat a Fever

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When to Treat a Fever

Emily Oster explains when to treat a fever in babies and kids, why fever itself is usually not dangerous, and how to decide when medication or a doctor’s call is needed.

Is It Better to Blow My Nose or Wipe It?

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Q&A on the fastest recovery from a cold

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Is It Better to Blow My Nose or Wipe It?

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Is It Better to Blow My Nose or Wipe It?

Should My Kids Share a Room?

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Q&A on the benefits of room sharing

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Should Adults Nap?

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Naps aren’t just for the kids

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Should Adults Nap?

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Should Adults Nap?

Do adult naps really help? The data on adult naps, cognitive performance, productivity tradeoffs, and how to nap smarter during the day.

How Common and Serious Are Playground Accidents?

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Q&A on toddler safety

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I Had Pregnancy Complications the First Time. Will They Happen for the Second Pregnancy?

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Q&A on pregnancy complication recurrence

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Should We Speak to Our Child in Multiple Languages?

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Q&A on language and brain development

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Should We Speak to Our Child in Multiple Languages?

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Should We Speak to Our Child in Multiple Languages?

Puberty, Postpartum, and Adaptation

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With Lauren Fleshman and Molly Huddle

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Why Is My Baby Holding Her Breath?

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Q&A on breath-holding spells

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Emily Oster answers common questions about infants holding their breath, explaining causes, risks, and what parents can do to stay calm and safe.