Expert Advice
Kids
Spatial ReasoningConsider these suggestions to enhance a child's spatial reasoning.Kids
Gifted, but Wants to Stay with Her FriendsIt's not a good idea for a child to reject a gifted program at another school for social reasons.Kids
Twelve-Year-Old Gets Picked OnTalk with the school counselor about a possible mediation between your son and his friend.Kids
Son Is Being Picked on by Former FriendsTalking to the parents of harassers is not a good option, unless you know them well and are sure they would not approve of their children's behavior.Kids
A Child Who Is a Bad InfluenceSome children have a habit of latching onto older relatives who mistreat them.Kids
Teacher Is Damaging Child's Self-EsteemA mother complains that her child's teacher is not helping her, despite her child's IEP for learning disabilities.Kids
Child's Imaginary Friend Worries MomSometimes an imaginary friend can help a child work through some inner questions, needs, fears, or concerns of her own.Kids
Eleven-Year-Old Has Withdrawn from ClassmatesHere's some advice on steps to take when your child suddenly withdraws from others in school.Kids
Peer-Mediation with BulliesOur expert describes the typical peer-mediation program, which can successfully resolve a problem between bully and victim.Kids
Mother Interferes in Child's FriendshipWhen your child has a falling out with a friend, it's wise to leave this between them.Kids
Daughter Ignored by Best FriendThis is one of the normal and very painful developmental experiences of young teens.Kids
Improving Memory SkillsHere's expert tips on how to help your child improve her memory skills.Kids
TeasingNo matter why your child is being teased, there are strategies to stop it.Kids
Neighborhood BulliesWhen you and your child become the targets of neighborhood bullies, why not move?Kids
Physical DisabilitiesEven very young children are prone to teasing those different from them.Kids
Sexuality in Young ChildrenSooner or later you will have to deal with your child's realization that some parts of her body are pleasurable.Kids
Help for a CrybabyIt is okay for a boy to cry. Twelve-year-olds are still very much children and because they are entering puberty, they will often cry easily.Kids
Dealing with Not Being the BestWhen a child is discouraged by not being the best in her class, it is helpful to find the source of her need to be the best.Kids
What Type of Praise Works Best?Some people believe that praise has positive effects on a child's self-esteem; others suggest that praise can have unexpected negative results.Kids
Sudden DependenceWhat should you do when an independent child suddenly turns clingy?