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Hearing Problem Suspected in InfantLearn what steps to take if you suspect hearing loss in your infant.Kids
Gym Teacher Won't Let Kids Drink WaterFind out why there is a critical need for water during exercise, and how you can ensure your child gets it.Kids
Does Green Discharge Indicate Infection?Although you cannot use the color of nasal discharge as a sole indicator of infection versus allergy, green mucus does point more toward infection.School and Learning
School Bag Too Heavy?It's certainly not good for children to be carrying to school more than one-fifth of their weight over the shoulders and on their backs.Kids
Fourth-Grader Has No Close FriendsIf your son wants to make them, those friendships will come naturally.School and Learning
School Is Allowing "Immoral" TheaterWhat can parents do when the school drama department chooses plays that contain sexual content and curse words?Teens
Friend Is BulimicTeen wants to know how to help her bulimic friend without telling anyone.School and Learning
Sports Scholarship, but Bad GradesOur expert advises a high school senior about possible next steps.Kids
Daughter with ADHD Can't SleepCan ADHD medication interfere with a child's ability to sleep?School and Learning
Do African-American Girls Reach Puberty Earlier?Find answers to questions about the early onset of puberty in African-American girls.Kids
My Teen Was MolestedWhat steps should you take when you find out your child has been molested?Teens
Boyfriend Drinks and Does DrugsA teen wonders if she should break up with a boyfriend who drinks and does drugs.Teens
Teen Wants to Pierce NavelIf your daughter won't agree to getting a belly button piercing under safe medical conditions, I would refuse to allow it to be done.School and Learning
Sixth-Grader's Grades Are DroppingUnderlying emotional difficulties can contribute to a child's poor performance in school.Family Life
One-Year-Old Prefers DadIt's not unusual for babies and toddlers to have strong preferences for playing with one parent.Family Life
Daughter Wants Expensive ClothesYour daughter can put you on a "guilt trip," but you don't have to buy a ticket to ride.
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