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Mother Unhappy About How Son DressesHow much should a mother worry about the way her son dresses?Kids
Daughter Less Competitive in Little LeagueA mother wonders if she should be concerned that her 12-year-old's participation in Little League hasn't been competitive this year.Kids
Punishment for School Misbehavior?Teachers should not ask parents to punish children for school misbehavior.Kids
Fourth-Grader Forged Mom's SignatureThe teacher and school therapist are very concerned that a child so young would forge a signature; should the mother be worried, as well?Kids
Mother Yells a LotA mother worries that she may be causing harm to her son by yelling so much.Teens
First Teen JobTeens who begin working early in their adolescence learn firsthand the pride and sense of responsibility that paid work outside the home can bring.Kids
Ritalin Isn't HelpingWhen Ritalin doesn't help a child with ADHD, what steps should you take next?Kids
How Long Is Mono Contagious?Find out how long children should stay away from a child diagnosed with mono, and what other steps are important.Kids
Child with ADHD Will Have Multiple TeachersFind out what you can do to ease the transition of your ADHD child to a new teaching situation.Kids
Fear of ADHD MedicationLearn how to help a child with severe anxiety become more comfortable with his ADHD medication.Kids
What Is ODD?Find out about Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), a syndrome where children have hostile, negative, and defiant behaviors.Teens
Son Has Questions About PubertyOur expert answers some common questions about puberty in boys.Kids
My Husband Spanks Our SonThere is no "good age to start" spanking a child.Kids
Preschoolers Who Role Play the Opposite GenderYoung kids benefit from play-acting the roles of their opposite gender parents and caretakers.Teens
Son Wants to Spend Spring Break with His GirlfriendShould parents allow their child to spend Spring Break with another family the parents don't know?Kids
Encouraging Children to Join SportsEfforts to encourage a child to play organized sports by signing him up will not help him develop a sense of autonomy.
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