Kids
Age Cut-Off for Visiting a Pediatrician?There is not an exact age that is appropriate for switching a child to an "adult" doctor.School and Learning
Learning Disability or Behavior Problem?Since the range of what's "normal" in children in kindergarten is quite wide, concerned parents should seek a multidisciplinary evaluation.School and Learning
Reducing AbsenteeismPractical techniques for reducing absenteeism in school.Kids
Four-Year-Old Sticks Her Tongue outGet advice on how to handle a problem behavior in a four-year-old.Children's Health
Six-Year-Old Gets Up Every NightRead our expert's analysis of a six-year-old's nighttime wakefulness.Babies
How to Bottle-Break a ChildLearn some recommended ways to get a child off the bottle.Kids
Growing PainsIs there really such a thing as "growing pains"? Find out what our expert has to say.Family Life
Son Won't Drink MilkWhen your child refuses to drink regular milk, there are plenty of alternatives to choose from.Teens
Harassed for Being a VirginOur expert advises a parent on what she can do to put an end to her daughter's harassment in school.Kids
Dyslexia and Social SituationsA mother wonders how to help her dyslexic child, who misses a lot of social cues and misreads situations and intended messages.Kids
Deafness and SchoolChildren with deafness can participate in early intervention programs as soon as their disability is identified.Kids
Bladder Infection in Young ChildLearn whether bladder infections are common in children and find out the best preventive measures.Kids
Three-Year-Old Is a Picky EaterAt age three, kids are notorious for being picky or even refusing to eat.Toddlers
Biting Other ChildrenToddlers and preschoolers bite for any number of reasons, including getting attention, being overexcited, and showing signs of affection.Kids
Antibiotics for Bilateral OtitisPediatricians have different styles of managing ear infections, which are one of the more common infections in childhood.Teens
Male Breast DevelopmentSince gynecomastia is usually mild, we attempt to reassure boys that it's normal and nothing to worry about.
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