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Kim Ledgerwood

Editorial Director, HealthyWomen

As HealthyWomen’s editorial director, Kim oversees the production of all content and ensures that it is aligned with our mission, meets our high editorial standards and captures our brand voice.

Kim is an award-winning editor and copywriter with more than 25 years of experience. She started her career as a copywriter and broadcast producer at the Southeast’s largest full-service advertising agency, The Tombras Group. Since then, she has edited and written for a wide variety of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to indie authors across multiple industries and topics.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, as well as a master’s degree in communications/advertising from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Kim lives in Maryland with her husband, three children and a menagerie of pets.

Jacquelyne Froeber

Senior Editor, HealthyWomen

Jacquelyne Froeber is an award-winning journalist and editor. She holds a BA in journalism from Michigan State University. She is the former editor-in-chief of Celebrated Living magazine and has editing and writing experience for print and online publications, including Health magazine, Coastal Living magazine and AARP.org.

As a breast cancer survivor, Jacquelyne encourages everyone to perform self-exams and get their yearly mammograms.

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Questions to Ask About Your Child’s OTC Medicine

When your child’s health care provider recommends an over-the-counter medicine, it’s important to make sure you have answers to these questions.

Medication Safety

Article sponsored by McNeil Consumer Healthcare

When your child’s health care provider recommends an over-the-counter medicine, it’s important to make sure you have answers to the following questions.

  • Why is this medicine recommended?
  • Is the generic medicine the same as the brand name?
  • How much medicine should I give my child?
  • What is the maximum daily dose of this medicine?
  • How often should I give my child this medicine?
  • What effect should this medicine have on my child's symptoms?
  • Can I use this medicine with other medicines?
  • Is this medicine safe if my child has diabetes or other health conditions?
  • Will this medicine cause any side effects?
  • How long will it take this medicine to work?
  • Is there anything my child should avoid eating or doing while taking this medicine?
  • Does this medicine need to be stored in the refrigerator?
  • Are there other medicine options I should explore if this doesn't work?

For more information on OTC medicine safety, please visit these other links:

Know the Dose for your Kids' Medicine

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Do Your Kids Know the Dangers of Medicine Misuse?

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