Family Life
Dating During DivorceOur expert believes that it can have negative effects on kids when either parent dates during the process of divorcing.Kids
NystagmusNystagmus is a sign or a symptom of a problem in the brain and/or the nervous system. A pediatric neurologist should be consulted.Kids
At What Age Can You Test a Child for Allergies?Find out what you should do before scheduling allergy testing for your child.Toddler Language Development
Two-Year-Old Still Not SpeakingA normal child's speech has progressively improved clarity -- roughly half intelligible by two years of age, moving toward fully intelligible by four years.Kids
Geographic TongueWhen a child has this condition, he loses the bumps on the tongue that give it the normal rough appearance.First Aid
Spider BitesThe bites of any of a variety of brown spiders can cause mild swelling and pain, but are not dangerous.School and Learning
Reading Difficulty or Disability?A school psychologist can determine whether a child has a reading disability or just reading difficulty.Kids
Dysthemic and Anxiety DisordersIf you disagree with your school's assessment, seek an independent evaluation by a multidisciplinary team outside the school system.Kids
Blaming an Imaginary FriendLearn why a child may blame an imaginary friend for her misbehavior, and whether it's a cause for concern.Kids
Human Growth Hormone TestingLearn whether HGH testing is recommended for a small 12-year-old boy.Family Life
Are Presweetened Cereals Better?Our expert weighs in on the issue of presweetened cereals.Kids
Dying GrandmotherWhat can you say to children ages three and five about their grandmother dying?Teens
Daughter's Diary Upset Nosy MomHow can a mother approach her daughter after reading upsetting revelations in her diary without her daughter's permission?Teens
Daughter Adopts 'Goth' Style and Bad AttitudeOur expert advises a parent that attempts to "have the upper hand" with a teenager are not going to work anymore.School and Learning
Fourth-Grader Talking in ClassOur expert suggests steps a mother can take to solve her son's problem of talking in class.Kids
Are Decongestant Sprays Safe for Toddlers?Decongestant nose spray is not routinely recommended for toddlers.
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