About Lisa Levine-Bernstein

Lisa Levine-Bernstein has been a registered nurse for 30 years. She is the school nurse for Great Neck North Middle School in Great Neck, N.Y., and the owner of Parenting Successful Children, a private parenting practice.

Website: http://studioonenetworks.com

Articles by Lisa

Help! My Son’s Stuffy Nose Doesn’t Care if It’s a Cold or Allergies

Help! My Son’s Stuffy Nose Doesn’t Care if It’s a Cold or Allergies

How can you help him breathe easier? First, make sure your son is drinking throughout the day, since chugging liquids can thin mucus. Next, have him breathe in some steam to lubricate his nose and chest, which can unclog those passages. A few options: Run a hot shower and have him sit in the bathroom with the door closed for 10 minutes. Fill a bowl with hot water, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil,...