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Granddaughter Moving OutGrandparents are worried that their granddaughter will miss them terribly if she moves across the country.
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Middle Child Is Jealous of New BabyYou can offset your middle child's jealousy of the baby by including him in as many activities as you can.
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Sibling BabysittingIt's common to "hire" an older sibling to baby-sit a younger one. Suggest these activities to your helpful child.
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Sibling Rivalry in the ClassroomHere's what to say to a teacher who compares one of your children to another.
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Middle Child SyndromeWhat can parents do to help their child avoid middle child syndrome?
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Boy Hits His SisterA mother wonders what she can do to change her son's angry temperament.
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Eight-Year-Old Treats His Sister BadlyParents should clearly and firmly indicate what behavior directed towards his sister is unacceptable.
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Raising a StepsonA new stepmother asks how she should help raise her stepson.
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Sister Won't Do ChoresA girl seeks help disciplining her 10-year-old sister.
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Sibling PutdownsSibling putdowns are a normal part of life, but parents can certainly forbid any such hurtful talk in their presence.
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Four-Year-Old Is Jealous of His Baby SisterYou can prevent jealousy in your older child by involving him in caring for the baby.
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Siblings and AggressionParents need to keep an eye on their older kids when they are near their younger siblings. Kids are not usually aware of how much harm their hitting, pulling, shaking, etc. can cause.
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Sibling Rivalry in Grown ChildrenWhat to do when sibling rivalry and jealousy continue into adulthood.
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Adult Daughter Won't Leave NestWhat do you do with a family member (30-years-old) who is still living with parents (70-years-old) and has just presented them with a second out-of-wedlock child?
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Grandchildren and DivorceJust knowing their grandparents are there, always ready and wanting to help in any way they can, is a wonderful emotional anchor for children, even if it's difficult for them to open up.
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Sibling RivalryChildren learn easily that they can and do get a lot of attention by being demanding, whining and never being satisfied.
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Stepparents and Alternative Discipline TechniquesOur expert feels that hitting children as a form of discipline or punishment has no place in the healthy raising of children.
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Brother Leaving for CollegeOur expert advises a mother on how to help her four younger children deal with their oldest brother going off to college.

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