Kids
Smallest in Class Lacks Self-EsteemThe unfortunate reality about being a small boy in this culture is that one will most likely receive jibes for it throughout childhood.Teens
Son Won't Listen to Sex AdviceSex is probably the last thing your 13-year-old son wants to talk about with his parents!Teens
Teen Has Severe Mood SwingsOur expert provides some sobering advice to the mother of a 14-year-old with serious emotional problems.Toddlers
Youngster Kicks and Bites ClassmatesA teacher asks how she can teach a 4-1/2-year-old boy that it's not right to kick or bite people in her classroom.School and Learning
Seventh-Grader Wants to Attend Larger SchoolIt's not unusual for kids in private/parochial schools to think they are missing out on a much richer and more stimulating life in public school.Toddlers
Scolding Without Shouting?It is normal for children to test limits and try to get their way, as they shape their independent personality.Family Life
Visitation Crisis for 11-Year-OldShould an 11-year-old of divorced parents be able to decide whether or not she wants to visit her father?Kids
Sixth-Grade HarassmentWhen a child has trouble with classmates, it helps to look for friendships outside of school -- in social, civic, athletic, religious, and volunteer kids' groups.Family Life
Ex-Husband Mean to KidsA woman is advised to initiate a major intervention in order to prevent her ex from damaging her children's mental health.Babies
Getting Baby to Sleep Through the NightUnfortunately, an increase in nighttime awakenings is very common during a baby's second six months.School and Learning
Kindergartner Refuses to Learn the AlphabetLet your son's first exposure to learning and socializing in a public school be free of parents' pressuring him to learn things.Kids
Twelve-Year-Old Throws TantrumWhen a child throws a violent tantrum, it's time to have a heart-to-heart.Kids
Smart but DisruptiveIn the U.S., it has become frighteningly common to suggest that any child who is a "behavior problem" for teachers should go on Ritalin.Family Life
Four-Year-Old Is Jealous of His Baby SisterYou can prevent jealousy in your older child by involving him in caring for the baby.School and Learning
Eight-Year-Old Hates School"Hating" school is normal behavior at any age, for any number of understandable reasons.Kids
When a Learning Disorder Is MisdiagnosedMillions of children in the U.S. -- mostly boys -- are being labeled and misdiagnosed with learning disorders.
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