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Help with GrievingDoes a child need help grieving if he isn't showing emotion over the death of his grandmother?Toddlers
Daughter's Friend Is a Bad InfluenceIt isn't wise for parents to forbid their kids to play with other children.Kids
Good Grades Despite Learning Disabilities?It's certainly possible for a child to have learning disabilities while maintaining excellent grades.Kids
Son Molested by Neighbor's ChildAn expert advises a mother on how she might help a son who was molested.Teens
Could My Son Be Gay?A mother doubts that her son could know for certain that he's homosexual, since he hasn't had sexual intercourse.Kids
Nine-Year-Old Propositions BoyfriendHow should a mother handle it when her nine-year-old daughter writes a note to her boyfriend saying she wants have sex with him?Kids
Son Stressed by School WorkloadA mother seeks advice on how to help her honor student son, who refuses to lighten his academic load.Kids
Therapy for Childhood Sex AbuseAn expert suggests ways that a parent can learn about the therapy her child is receiving for past sexual abuse.Kids
Single Mom Wants to Explain Birds and Bees to SonMost boys in this country receive their information about sex and sexuality from their mothers, rather than their fathers.Teens
Teen Angry That Unsupervised Homes Are Off-LimitsParenting isn't a popularity contest and we should expect some disagreement, anger, and resentment from our maturing, independent-minded teens.Teens
Underage DrinkingWhen a parent discovers that her son has been drinking with his friends, should she tell his friends' parents?Family Life
Mom's Boyfriend Won't Get Close to Her SonAn expert advises a mother what steps to take with her boyfriend, to avoid hurting her son.School and Learning
Resources for DyslexiaFind helpful resources for dyslexia.Kids
How Contagious Is Ringworm?Ringworm is spread to others through direct contact with an infected person or animal.Babies
Baby AcneThere are three common rashes that babies can have in the first few months of life. Find out when you should have a rash checked.Kids
Mom Threatens to Slap TeenPhysical abuse is never the right response to misbehavior.
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