FamilyEducation by PlayKids: Expert advice

Toddlers
Two-Year-Old Walks on Her TiptoesHow can you tell whether your child's tiptoe walking is just a habit or indicates of a problem?
Family Life
Daughter Won't Eat MeatFind out how you can make sure that a child who won't eat meat gets enough protein.
Kids
Age-Appropriate Sex EdA mother wants to know how to explain sex to her five-year-old in a way that's appropriate to her age.
Teens
Sexually Active DaughterWhat should a mother do, if anything, when her 15-year-old becomes sexually active?
Kids
Fourteen-Year-Old Ran Away TwiceA mother wonders how she can best deal with a 14-year-old daughter who has run away twice.
Kids
Eight-Year-Old Won't Sleep by HimselfAn expert explains why punishing a child for refusing to sleep in his own bedroom will not change his behavior.
Kids
Autism and New SituationsDiscussing and preparing for changes to come are likely to be very helpful to a child with autism.
Kids
Egg Allergy and VaccinationsDespite an egg allergy, your child should probably be vaccinated against measles.
Toddlers
Four-Year-Old Wets the BedOnce your child is interested in overcoming his bedwetting, two guiding principles apply: work with him and protect his self-esteem.
Kids
Questioning Playground SafetyEvery year over 200,000 children visit U.S. emergency rooms for injuries sustained on playgrounds. Schools need to address this problem.
Family Life
Middle Child Is Jealous of New BabyYou can offset your middle child's jealousy of the baby by including him in as many activities as you can.
Kids
ADHD and Junior HighA mother who has been successfully home schooling her daughter wants her to return to school, but fears she won't do well.
Kids
Reading Disability and ADDFind out what to do when your child's teachers can't figure out why his reading skills are not advancing.
School and Learning
The Geselle TestYour child's Geselle score doesn't tell the whole story. Combine it with another assessment for an accurate picture of his development.
School and Learning
Teacher CooperationThe best way to combat your child's learning difficulties is to team up with the teacher. Find tips on communicating with your child's teacher.
Teens
Sex Ed for Younger Students: How Much Is Enough?A certain amount of Sex Ed is appropriate for elementary school students. Learn what content is appropriate.

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