Advice

Got questions? Jessica Hudson, an in-home daycare provider in southwest Omaha, has answers.


Advice: Help! My toddler won't sleep.
"Dr. Mel" has some tips. »
My child is biting. Help!
He might be doing it for attention. »
My son is shy around others. What to do?
Answer: Don't worry. »
Ask a Pediatrician: Is it OK to let my child play with my old cell phone?
Not really, Dr. Mel says. »
Ask a Pediatrician: My kid's stomach hurts. Is he constipated?
Probably, says Dr. Mel. Here's what you can do. »
Ask a Pediatrician: I'm worried about my son's weight.
Talk to your doctor, Dr. Mel says.

And limit screen time and unhealthy snacks. »
Rewarding good behavior
How best to encourage that stuff we like »
Temper tantrums: What to do
There is hope. »
Green poop? Or yellow? Which is better for my infant?
Dr. Mel gives us the down and dirty. »
My toddler's head is huge and she sometimes stares into space. What is going on?
"Dr. Mel" offers an idea. »
How do I find a good in-home provider?
I'm due with my first baby in February and need a provider! »
What's up with these ear infections anyway!?
Dr. Melissa St. Germain gives the straight scoop. »
Help! My baby won't take a bottle and has to start daycare soon!
Dr. Mel offers advice. »

Vaccine is safe and effective, Dr. Mel says. »
I'm pumping. How do I get that milk to my daycare provider?
Jessica Hudson, an in-home provider, knows what works best. »

Moisturize well, and don't overdo time in the tub, Dr. Mel says. »

There is hope to beat the stress of the Christmas season, Dr. Mel says. »

Your baby gives cues, Dr. Mel says. »
A pedicure? Cookies? What to give my provider at the holidays?
There are plenty of options, Jessica says. »
My child is going to turn into a chicken nugget if he has one more ...
Read Jessica's tips for better eating. »
She's sneezing and coughing but no fever ... can I go to work?
There are definite no-no's to bringing a sick child to daycare, Jessica says. »

Tater tots

Anthony's Steakhouse

Anthony's Steakhouse
Kids are welcome, but it's a bit formal. »

What to watch

Dinner for Schmucks

Dinner for Schmucks
Steve Carell's performance makes “Dinner for Schmucks” a hit. »
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