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  • Kids

    Five-Year-Old Is Sexually CuriousSexual curiosity of this nature at your daughter's age is a normal part of her development.

  • Teens

    Is Mom Too Affectionate with Sons?A peck on the lips or cheek and hugs from you are fine, as long as they do not produce discomfort or inappropriate responses from your son.

  • Kids

    Daughter Spends Too Much Time AloneWhat can you do to encourage a child to make real friends and take part in social activities?

  • Kids

    Daughter Wants to Hang Out at the MallIs it unreasonable to forbid an 11-year-old from hanging out at the mall unsupervised with kids you don't know well, and/or without the presence of an adult?

  • Kids

    Shy GuyHere's what to do when your child fears getting up in front of groups.

  • School and Learning

    When Your Child Isn't MotivatedHow can you encourage your child to self-motivate?

  • School and Learning

    Six-Year-Old with Reading DifficultiesSpecific reading comprehension troubles, such as difficulty with rhyming words or sight words, don't usually signal a catastrophic problem.

  • School and Learning

    Doodling and DawdlingSome children get distracted during classtime. It can be a problem -- even if their grades aren't affected.

  • Kids

    Living ResponsiblyAt what age should children begin to set goals, use their time wisely, and save money?

  • Teens

    Fifth-Grade AttitudeMood swings and low self-esteem are common among pre-pubescents.

  • School and Learning

    Ready to Move Up? Or Not?Learn some ways to tell if your child is ready to move up.

  • Kids

    Problems with Social SkillsWhen medication is failing to make a child "available to learn," an adjustment or change may be called for.

  • School and Learning

    Overwhelmed in KindergartenWhen young children are exposed to new experiences, it's perfectly normal for them to feel shy and even overwhelmed.

  • Teens

    Time-Management Tips for TeenWhen teens have a lot going on, it's important that they schedule their time wisely.

  • Teens

    Teens and Car InsuranceOur expert believes that asking teen sons to contribute to their insurance premiums is a reasonable request.

  • Kids

    Father's Foul LanguageParents need to be on the same page when it comes to the use of foul language in front of your children.

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