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Babies
Risks of Pertussis (Whooping Cough)Get some basic information about pertussis, and what risks it might pose in a ten-year-old.
School and Learning
Academic UnderachieverPart of an academic underachiever's problem may be that he has never come to "own" this as his problem.
School and Learning
Student Struggling in CollegeA college should provide professional help to a student who doesn't understand the basic reasons behind his academic difficulties.
Teens
Talking About Drug UseJust because a child is using drug culture terms doesn't prove that she is using drugs of any kind.
Teens
Troubled Son Using DrugsOur expert advises a parent on the type of school that will be most helpful to her troubled son.
Kids
Flu Shot and AllergiesWhen a child has asthma and an egg allergy, the flu shot may not be advisable. Consult with your child's doctor.
Kids
Corporal Punishment in SchoolAn expert explains why corporal punishment is not a healthy discipline technique in school or in the family.
Babies
Son Prefers Formula to Cow's MilkRead some suggestions for getting an 18-month-old off the bottle and formula, and onto cow's milk.
Pregnancy
Fifth's Disease and PregnancyAn expectant mother is worried that her pregnancy may be at risk because her son has Fifth's disease.
Toddlers
Speech Problem in Six-Year-OldRead about one child's speech difficulties and what action our expert recommends.
Kids
Passing Swallowed ObjectsRead what you should do when your child swallows an object.
Kids
Getting Kids to Love ExerciseLearn what types of activities can help to foster a young child's love of physical activity.
Teens
Seventeen-Year-Old Wants to DateWhether or not your 17-year-old daughter is "ready" for dating is best determined by your daughter.
Teens
Adult Son Won't Leave HomeA parent seeks advice on how to get her 23-year-old son to move out without damaging their relationship.
Kids
Challenging Gifted KidsJust because children can learn the material does not mean that challenging them is in their best interests.
Kids
Loss of a ParentAfter losing her husband to a horrible battle with cancer, a mother wonders how to help her traumatized son.

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