Released on: December 19, 2007, 8:35 pm

Press Release Author: Shannon Cherry

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: "I think as a good parent it is beneficial to know how to
treat their child without always using harsh medicines and over-expensive remedies",
says S.K Joun, parent, author and parenting magazine founder. "Common household
items and some TLC usually does the trick."

Press Release Body: ARLINGTON, MA - DECEMBER 19, 2007 - No matter what the season,
children are constantly burdened with common ailments. But winter, especially in
colder regions of the US, can bring some of the toughest issues. According to one
author and parenting expert, the key is to use some common sense.

"I think as a good parent it is beneficial to know how to treat their child without
always using harsh medicines and over-expensive remedies", says S.K Joun, parent,
author and parenting magazine founder. "Common household items and some TLC usually
does the trick."

Joun is the founder of Parents for ParentsT magazine. Written for parents by
parents, the magazine is based on her belief that the only real experts on parenting
are parents and parents should trust themselves and share information and support
with each other without judgment. Joun is also the author of Mother of Two\'s Guide
to Sanity, a quick, fun resource book that provides useful and proven parenting
techniques to families of all sizes.

She offers the following tips, which are featured in the Winter 2007 issue of
Parents for ParentsT, to help solve a child's common winter ailments.

1.) Cure for fever- "There's nothing like a cool bath to help wash away that fever,"
says Joun. It helps lower the body temperature and make children feel less over
heated. "Just remember, if you do decide to medicate, avoid children's aspirin due
to its known side affects."
2.) Cure for dry skin- Whether it's eczema or just dry skin caused by cold weather,
Joun recommends using petroleum jelly. "Adding oatmeal to a bath soothes the
'itchies'."
3.) Don't confuse common ailments with serious illnesses. "Make sure that if
symptoms persist, children are brought to the doctor," she says. Colds should last
no longer than a week, fevers a few days.
4.) A hug does wonders- Don't forget no matter how a child feels, to be loved and
hugged by a parent is comforting and can help them forget about the problem.

For more information about curing common children's ailments and other parenting
issues, visit www.ParentsforParentsMag.com.

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Web Site: http://www.ParentsforParentsMag.com

Contact Details: Contact:
Shannon Cherry
PR for SK Joun
800-257-0633, ex 4
pr@cherrycommunications.com