FamilyEducation by PlayKids: Expert advice

Toddlers
Nightmares or Night TerrorsFind out the difference between night (or sleep) terrors and nightmares, which are two separate parasomnias (sleep disturbances).
School and Learning
Low GPA in Eighth GradeOur expert sorts through the possible explanations and ramifications of an eighth-grader's test findings.
Kids
Morning BluesTips on what to do when your child consistently wakes up unhappy in the morning.
Kids
Playground CliquesJust because a child hasn't made any loyal friends doesn't mean she should be removed from school and homeschooled.
Kids
Fostering Self-EsteemWhen a child is talked about as if something is "wrong" with him, it can contribute significantly to his having little confidence in himself.
Babies
Weaning from the BottleGreat tips on how to gradually transition a child from the baby bottle.
Family Life
Grandchildren and DivorceJust knowing their grandparents are there, always ready and wanting to help in any way they can, is a wonderful emotional anchor for children, even if it's difficult for them to open up.
Family Life
Husband Yells Too MuchExpert surmises that this husband and wife have too much "on their plate" to relate to each other or to their kids in a relaxed manner.
Kids
Fifteen-Year-Old Loses a ParentLearn how grief support groups can help kids who have suffered a major loss.
Family Life
Wife's Ex Wants to Renew Relationship with ChildWhen the former husband's influence has proven to be harmful to his child, there are serious considerations for the mother.
Family Life
Disciplining a ToddlerParents need to be on the same page style-wise, when it comes to all important parenting issues.
Kids
Telling a Child She's AdoptedThere are many resources and organizations that advise adoptive parents on how and what to tell adopted kids at every chronological and developmental age and stage.
Kids
Teens Stealing from MomAfter such a serious infraction, these teens will have to work to reclaim their position in the family as people who can be trusted.
Teens
Adult Child Won't Leave NestA written contract is an excellent tool in helping to resolve this type of family conflict.
Toddlers
Problems Over Child's BedwettingThere is more to this family problem than just your husband's responses to your daughter's nighttime bedwetting.
Teens
Willful 13-Year-OldJust because your situation has all the components of healthy parent-teen conflict doesn't mean it's not troublesome, both for you and your son.

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