For Pollen Allergies

Air condition. Your child will not be able to avoid all contact with pollen, which is prevalent during the spring and late summer. But his nights can be more restful if you have an air conditioner in his room, according to Dr. LoGalbo. ''It's hard to resist the temptation to keep the windows open when the nights are cool and fresh,'' he admits, ''but that lets the pollen pour into your child's room, and he'll wake up miserable.''

Schedule outdoor playtime. The middle of the day is the best time for hay fever--prone kids to play outside. ''There is a higher concentration of pollen in the early morning,'' says Dr. Friday. ''As the air heats up it rises and takes the pollen with it. In the evening, when the air gets cool again, the pollen settles back down, too. So the best time to let your kids play outside is somewhere in between.''