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Pacifier fears and the simple notion that it actually does work and can help soothe an upset baby or child leaves most parents conflicted and confused. Today, Lenore Skenazy, author of Free Range Kids, Dr. Cara Natterson, author of Dangerous or Safe, and Melissa Burnett, author of The Paci-fairy, break it down and discuss the pros and cons of pacifiers, and how to wean your kid off of one.

What does diarrhea plus constipation plus diaper rash equal? Diaper Drama. Serious diaper drama. Today, Parents Ask experts Dr. Bob Sears, Dr. Scott Cohen, and Dr. Cara Natterson discuss this issue. Dr. Sears shares the main causes and cures of diarrhea, while Dr. Cohen has some information you might not know about constipation. Dr. Natterson offers three guaranteed remedies for diaper rash. This is one you won't want to miss! Check it out!

During pregnancy, does intimacy have to suffer? No! While there can be physical and emotional challenges for both partners. in most cases, sex during pregnancy can continue and a couple can maintain an intimate relationship while waiting for baby. Join our Parents Ask experts, Keith Eddleman, MD, Joanne Sloan MD, and Cara Natterson MD as they share their insight on common concerns, myths and any risks associated with sex during pregnancy.

Pediatricians Dr. Jay Gordon, Dr. Cara Natterson and Dr. Bob Sears discuss the media hype vs the real dangers of the swine flu. With a "left, right and center" approach, our Parents Ask experts share a range of opinions and recommendations, some very different than the CDC advice!

Psychiatrist Dr. Foster Cline (co-author of Parenting with Love and Logic), Elizabeth Pantley (author of the "No Cry" series of books), and Dr. Bonnie Zucker (author of Anxiety-Free Kids) discuss a phase some toddlers go through in which they prefer one parent over the other.

Dr. Scott Cohen, author of Eat Sleep Poop, Dr. Bob Sears, author of The Baby Book, and Dr. Lynne Kenney, author of The Family Coach Method discuss the sometimes controversial Cry It Out Method of sleep training. Dr. Cohen maintains it works well for kids over four months of age, while Dr. Sears says it might be harmful to let kids cry for long stretches of time. Dr. Kenney says it's not a one-size-fits all solution.

Dr. Scott Cohen, author of Eat, Sleep, Poop, Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Soution, and Dr. Bob Sears, author of The Baby Book, discuss the possible causes of colic and offer some helpful remedies and advice on how to comfort a fussy baby.

"Will my baby ever start sleeping through the night?" is a common lament from parents of newborns. Our experts, Elizabeth Pantley, Ann Corwin MD and Tanya Altmann MD weigh in on this topic, assuring parents that yes, sleep will come and offering them advice and solutions for finding their way to a good night's rest.

How much screen time is enough? How much screen time is too much? Our parents ask experts, Ann Corwin, Betsy Brown Braun and Monica Vila share their advice and offer their insight about kids and technology so parents can create a healthy "media diet" for their kids.

Pediatricians Dr. Tanya Altmann (author of Mommy Calls: Dr. Tanya Answers Parents’ Top 101 Questions About Babies and Toddlers), Dr. Scott Cohen (author of Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby's First Year), and Dr. Bob Sears (author of The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child) discuss the effectiveness of flu shots and whether they're safe for children.