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Kids
Anti-Drug Education for Young ChildrenAvoiding drugs is a lesson all children should learn. Those in younger grades need only the basics.
School and Learning
Clear Thoughts, Messy HandwritingAn inability to get words down on paper doesn't necessarily indicate a lack of intelligence. Here's how to help your child with penmanship.
Kids
Is Roseola Contagious?Roseola is a very common viral illness. Find out when children who have it are contagious.
Family Life
Risk of Diabetes in DaughterLearn how you can help your children avoid developing diabetes.
Family Life
Breaking Divorce News to KidsWhen a couple decide to call it quits, they need to come together on how and what they're going to tell the children.
Kids
When Kids Touch Each Other SexuallyAt what point does "normal" childhood sexual exploration become sexual abuse and exploitation?
Toddlers
Toddler Screams Before BedA toddler's refusal to go to sleep is a very common sleep problem.
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Is It Hazardous to Crack Your Knuckles?It has never been scientifically proven that knuckle-cracking causes arthritis.
Kids
Meningitis ConcernsMeningitis is a disease that is passed from person to person in close contact with mouth and nasal secretions.
School and Learning
Hearing Loss and Spelling ProblemsThere is certainly a relationship between hearing and spelling, but it's not the only explanation for spelling difficulties.
Kids
LD and Younger SiblingsA mother seeks advice on how to encourage her bright younger child without damaging her LD child's self-esteem.
School and Learning
Motivating StudentsTeachers occasionally need to recommit themselves to finding teaching approaches that work.
School and Learning
Requesting an IEPLearn what an Individual Education Plan is, and how to request one for your child.
Kids
Encouraging Your Shy ChildHelp your shy child get involved in social activities and open lines of communication with the teacher.
Babies
Tight ForeskinA concerned mother asks whether something should be done to correct her five-month-old's "tight foreskin."
School and Learning
Is It Time to Check for Dyslexia?Find out when it's the right time to consult a specialist about her possible dyslexia.

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