Kids
Achilles Tendon InjuriesFind out some possible causes of pain in the Achilles tendon after sports.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.School and Learning
Ten-Year-Old Is a Great Reader, but a Bad WriterWhat kinds of problems may cause poor spelling in a bright child?School and Learning
How to Interpret GradesLearn how to reconcile your child's grades with his academic placement.School and Learning
Memorizing Math FactsIs the rote memorization of math facts truly a necessary skill?Babies
Colicky BabyLearn the best way to handle a colicky baby.Teens
Teenage Acne and FacewashingA mother is concerned about her daughter's severe acne and asks what treatment is best.Toddlers
Three-Year-Old Is LyingAn expert reassures a mother that it is normal for three-year-olds to lie.
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