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Teens
Should Sister and Brother Share a Bedroom?Find out what our expert has to say about a nine-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy sharing a bedroom.
School and Learning
Science and Social Studies in a K/1 ClassroomRead advice to a parent who is concerned about the amount of social studies and science being taught in her daughter's combined kindergarten/first-grade class.
School and Learning
Rewarding Grades in SchoolIs it beneficial to all students to reward grades in school with special events?
School and Learning
Gifted Child in "Average" ClassroomLearn from an expert how you can stand up for your gifted child's educational rights.
Teens
The Pill for Irregular Periods?It would be ill-advised to "treat" an irregular period with birth control pills, just for convenience. Find out why.
Teens
Premature Puberty?When premature puberty is suspected, it's reasonable to take your child to see her physician.
Kids
Can Too Much Milk Cause Allergy?Allergies occur when the body's immune system "reacts" to certain proteins in the food that we eat.
School and Learning
Nine-Year-Old Retained TwiceOur expert suspects a learning disability in a nine-year-old, and advises the mother to seek an evaluation by the school.
Babies
Going to the Doctor's AloneOur expert believes that age 12 is too young to go to the doctor alone, particularly for a physical.
Babies
Should I Stop Breast-Feeding?The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for <B>at least</B> 12 months.
Babies
Eleven-Month-Old Hasn't Cut TeethThe first tooth usually erupts (come through the gums) between 5 to 7 months, although it can be as early as 3 months and as late as 15 months. At 11 months of age, you need not worry that your nephew has not cut any teeth.
Kids
Eczema Flare-ups and FoodCertain foods have been known to aggravate children's eczema, such as eggs, milk, wheat products, and soy.
Family Life
Surgery for a Small VSD?There are several factors that a cardiologist considers when deciding whether to recommend surgery or a more conservative treatment for a child with a ventricular septal defect (VSD).
Kids
Ear Infection Without a Fever?There are two types of ear infections -- otitis media (a middle ear infection) and otitis externa ("swimmer's ear," or an infection of the external ear canal). There is normally no fever with otitis externa.
Kids
Protein Requirements for Nine-Year-OldSince protein can be found in a variety of foods, it makes it easy to meet the recommended daily allowance in the diet.
Kids
Persistent Cough in InfantMost over-the-counter cold medicines do not work very well in babies, and they can have noticeable side effects.

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