Real Answers Archive

I often baby-sit for my neighbor, but she never reciprocates when I need help. What should I do?

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When friends bring a bottle of wine to a dinner party, do I serve it or save it?

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My husband always includes his mother in our family outings, but I would prefer she not join so often. What can I do?

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When should you start flossing a baby’s teeth?

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My teenager bites her nails. Could this damage her teeth?

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My child has a cavity in her baby tooth. Can it cause lasting problems after the tooth falls out?

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At what age can kids start brushing their own teeth?

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My hair is very fine, and hair spray sometimes makes it stiff. How do I keep my hair in place without stiffness?

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Will brushing my hair every night keep it smooth and healthy?

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I get bored with a ponytail. What’s an alternative for keeping hair off my face?

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I always wake up with wild hair. How can I beat bed-head?

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My doctor told me I have high cholesterol. What’s the first thing I need to do?

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I feel achy and tired. How do I know if I have a cold or the flu?

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What can I do to stop the spread of cold and flu germs in my family?

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When I have a cold or the flu, how long am I contagious?

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My kids and I haven’t had flu shots yet. Is the middle of flu season too late to get the vaccination?

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I’ve heard a lot about antioxidants. Do I need them in my lotion?

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How can I spot skin cancer in its early stages?

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I wear a daily moisturizer with SPF. Do my kids need sun protection every day too? Even in the winter?

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After I wash my face, it feels dry and tight. What’s going on?

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My doctor told me I have a non-cancerous cyst on my breast. What causes this?

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If I find a lump on my breast, what’s the first thing I should do?

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At what age should I start getting mammograms, and what happens during one?

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How do I give myself a breast exam, and what exactly am I looking for?

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What’s the safest way to get my kids to stop arguing with each other in the backseat while I’m driving?

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When my kids and I go out, I can never get everyone out of the house on time. How do other moms do it and get anywhere on time?

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To prevent issues with cholesterol, how much and what kind of exercise should I do?

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What changes can I make to our family meals to help my husband lower his cholesterol?

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