Expert Advice

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Sexual Identity in Young ChildrenDon't overreact if your young child seems to be exhibiting non-traditional gender traits.
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Being PopularIt's a good idea to have conversations with a child about what it means to be popular. Girls in their early teens often worry too much about popularity.
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Peer-Mediation GroupA good peer-mediation program is the most valuable tool a school has in combating violence and bullying in any school.
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Group ActivitiesYour children may resist group activities if they feel you are pushing too hard for them to get involved.
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Unfounded FearsA child with several unfounded fears may simply be trying to get attention.
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Running with the Wrong CrowdA moderate reaction may be called for when a new friendship coincides with a slide in your child's grades.
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Your Child's Sexual FixationWhen your child becomes obsessed with sex, your reaction should depend largely on your child's age.
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Friendship FearsWhat can you do to help your child with friendship problems?
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Eleven-Year-Old Being BulliedToo often schools and educators dismiss harassment as "kids will be kids," rather than bullying, which puts kids at risk for dropping out, academic failure, depression, and many other problems.
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Homeschooling and Social Skills with PeersStudies have shown homeschooled children's social skills to be at or above their schooled peers.
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Recovering from TraumaLearn how you can help your school assess a child who is recovering from trauma.
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Helping an Anxious ChildFind out how to help a child who gets nervous about school to the point of nausea.
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When Your Child Is a BraggartBragging about his abilities can easily cause a child trouble socially.
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Five-Year-Old Is Sexually CuriousSexual curiosity of this nature at your daughter's age is a normal part of her development.
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Daughter Spends Too Much Time AloneWhat can you do to encourage a child to make real friends and take part in social activities?
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Daughter Wants to Hang Out at the MallIs it unreasonable to forbid an 11-year-old from hanging out at the mall unsupervised with kids you don't know well, and/or without the presence of an adult?
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Shy GuyHere's what to do when your child fears getting up in front of groups.
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Problems with Social SkillsWhen medication is failing to make a child "available to learn," an adjustment or change may be called for.
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When It's Hard Making FriendsWhen a child has trouble making friends in school, consider getting him involved in outside activities.
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Harassment by Other StudentsWhen a student is being harassed, the school may need to step in.

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