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Toddlers
Two-Year-Old Having Night TerrorsNight terrors happen when a child (usually a toddler) arouses from a deep sleep without totally waking up. The best thing to do is try to keep your daughter asleep.
Babies
Infant Won't Take NapsPaying attention to an infant's cues (for example, waiting until he seems tired) and keeping to certain routines with naps can be helpful in getting him to nap.
Teens
Dealing with MasturbationParents should avoid creating a sense of guilt for a child who masturbates, as it is a perfectly normal aspect of development.
Kids
Glucosamine and Osgood-Schlatter DiseaseThere is no published research on the effectiveness of chondroitin or glucosamine for the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter disease.
Kids
ADHD Medication for Preschoolers?Most experts agree that medication should not be the first choice of ADHD therapy for preschool-aged children.
Teens
Treatment for AcneMost cases of acne can be controlled and cleared up, either by over-the-counter products or prescriptions from a doctor.
Kids
Why Is Ritalin Called a Stimulant?"Stimulants" are so-called because they stimulate certain parts of the brain that are not acting at normal levels.
Entertainment and Activities
Limiting TV TimeMedia habits begin as early as one or two years of age, so setting TV limits early in life can help to avoid battles later.
Kids
Twelve-Year-Old Gets Picked OnTalk with the school counselor about a possible mediation between your son and his friend.
School and Learning
Twelve-Year-Old Hates SchoolYour daughter cares less than you do about her success in school, and until she cares there really isn't any way for you to change her.
Kids
Son Is Being Picked on by Former FriendsTalking to the parents of harassers is not a good option, unless you know them well and are sure they would not approve of their children's behavior.
School and Learning
Fourteen-Year-Old Doesn't Enjoy SchoolAs long as a teen is handing in his homework and not getting into trouble, his parents should be grateful.
Kids
Seeing the CounselorIs parental consent required in order for a student to see a school counselor?
School and Learning
Effective RewardsIt's not enough simply to reward your child for good grades or behavior. Work with him to decide what the rewards should be.
Kids
Teaching Young Children About LimitsThere's a difference between normal exploration in young people and repeatedly engaging in prohibited behaviors.
School and Learning
Can Color Blindness Affect Gifted Testing?An eye-care practitioner can determine what sorts of specific color combinations would be significant for a child with color blindness.

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