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Lazy 13-Year-OldA boy who weighs 250 pounds may be seriously jeopardizing his health. He needs to start exercising!Kids
Overweight DaughtersWhen children are overweight, it's more important to focus on good health and good nutrition than on losing weight.Kids
Asking for Help with DepressionSevere depression requires the help of loved ones and professional assistance.Kids
Is My Daughter Bipolar?A complete psychological evaluation can rule out serious emotional problems, but it's also helpful to learn all you can about good parenting.Kids
Is Giftedness Linked to GAD?There is not much research at this point that examines the possible connection between generalized anxiety disorder and giftedness.Kids
Daughter Wants to See TherapistA daughter's call for help concerns her mother.Kids
Gifted, Perfectionist, and StressedChildren can be given specific instruction on how to calm down and relax.Kids
Gifted and DepressedGifted persons of any age can perceive situations more intensely, and the outcome is sometimes depression.Kids
Psychosomatic TroubleWhen your daughter's worries are making her sick, that's an illness as real as anything else.Kids
Mom Thinks Eight-Year-Old Is DepressedWhen you think your child is depressed, but the school psychologist and pediatrician disagree, what should you do?Kids
Gifted Girl Anxious About Science and MathA gifted child is worried because her grades in science and math have begun to slip.Kids
Gifted Kids and CompetitionCompetition -- whether in sports, academics, or the arts -- can show any person how to deal with both success and defeat.Kids
Cure for Eczema?Learn about eczema in children, and the best ways to treat it.Kids
Diet and DiarrheaLearn which foods seem to help with "binding" up the excess fluids and waste that occur with diarrhea.Kids
Overcoming a PhobiaPhobias can be very difficult to overcome, but help is available.Kids
Son Hates Failure, Loves CompetitionIt's sometimes hard for gifted kids to learn that they can't always win, and it's better if this lesson is learned early.Kids
Pre-Test StressEase your child's stress before exams and big assignments.Kids
Colds, Allergies, and Asthma: How Do You Tell Which Is Which?Our expert sorts through the symptoms of colds, allergies, and asthma.Kids
Expert Advice: Gifted and SuicidalGifted children often have social issues that are just as challenging -- and trickier to fix -- than educational issues.Kids
Perfectionist Daughter, Frazzled MotherLearn how you can help a perfectionist child and prevent meltdowns.
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