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Kids
ID Cards for KidsMany child safety advocates have argued that any child ID should not be visible or easily accessible to others; the fear of child abduction has spawned these fears.
Family Life
Raising a StepsonA new stepmother asks how she should help raise her stepson.
Family Life
Sibling PutdownsSibling putdowns are a normal part of life, but parents can certainly forbid any such hurtful talk in their presence.
Family Life
Husband and Wife Disagree on Child-RearingThis all-too-normal "freezing out" of the father and his opinions can easily become a very serious marital and family problem if not focused on now.
Toddlers
Three-Year-Old Cries All the TimeThree-year-olds aren't able use words at all times when they are angry, frustrated, or frightened.
Teens
Disciplining an 18-Year-Old GirlDoes a parent need to develop detailed binding contracts when a child turns 18?
Kids
Daughter Needs to Be AssertiveA mother seeks advice on how to change her daughter's tendency to place her interests and happiness below those of others.
Kids
ADD Misdiagnosed?A parent who questions an ADD diagnosis in her child is advised to rethink the child's school problems.
Babies
Are Nightmares Possible Before the Age of One?The chances of a child younger than one year being woken up by what we term nightmares are slim to none.
Teens
When Is Unsupervised Dating Okay?Our expert asserts that there is no specific chronological age at which kids suddenly are old enough to date unsupervised.
Kids
Daughter Won't ListenOur expert is concerned that a parent's attempts to correct a "listening" problem appear to be forms of punishment.
Kids
Almost Seven and Still Sucks Her FingerThe best solution to this problem is a pediatric dentist/orthodontist.
Kids
Three-Year-Olds and ComputersIf a three-year-old enjoys playing with a computer, he certainly should be allowed to be curious about it and enjoy what pleasure it can afford him.
Family Life
Ex-Husband Jailed for Non-PaymentA mother has tried her best to keep her kids connected with their father, despite his lack of financial support to his family.
School and Learning
Unfair Punishment by TeacherA parent believes that her child was treated unfairly by his teacher after he was "involved" in an incident at school.
Toddlers
Three-Year-Old Won't Sleep in His RoomUnfortunately, you have created a ritualized bedtime sleep pattern and nighttime awakening pattern that has your child needing your presence to fall asleep.

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