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Toddlers
The Importance of ToysPurchased games and toys have little relevance to healthy child development. Play, however, figures prominently in healthy child development.
School and Learning
IEP Services Not Being ProvidedThere are steps parents can take both to enforce the IEP and to obtain compensatory services to make up for the lost services.
Kids
Ear Infections, Antibiotics, and AutismOur expert has not seen any professional literature suggesting that ear infections and/or the use of antibiotics cause autism.
Kids
Mom Questions ADD MedicationA combination of medical, behavioral, and educational therapies usually results in the best long-term outcome for children with ADD.
Kids
Headaches and StomachachesRecurrent pains in children are very common, with the head and belly being two of the more common sites.
Toddlers
StutteringFind out whether intervention is advised for a child who stutters.
Family Life
A Teacher's RecordA once and future teacher attempts to account for the gap in her service record.
School and Learning
Special Needs Accommodations in the ClassroomIt can be difficult to convince a teacher to accommodate your child's special needs. Work with the teacher, not against her.
Kids
Building Up Self-ConfidenceLow self-esteem can begin in kindergarten, when many kids start comparing themselves to their classmates on all fronts.
Family Life
Fiance's Daughter Opposes MarriageWhat can you do when your fiance's daughter opposes your marriage?
Kids
Old Enough for a Sleepover?The governing factor in deciding whether a child is ready to participate in a sleepover is how responsible and sensitive the "sleepover parents" are.
Entertainment and Activities
Holiday Driving StressRead some tips on how to avoid stress in the car over the holidays.
Kids
Severe Bilateral ClubfootQuestions about an orthopedic disability warrant a second opinion from a health care expert in the same area of specialty.
Toddlers
Potty Train a 1-1/2-Year-Old?Patience is called for in potty training, because "Mother Nature" does need to be included in this decision process.
Kids
BirthmarksWhen there are giant congenital nevi larger than 20com, patients should be seen by a pediatric dermatologist for exact management.
Kids
Are "Extra" Immunizations Dangerous?There is no need to be overly worried about an extra DPT immunization.

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