School and Learning
Son Not Living Up to His Academic PotentialThe shaming approach will never inspire a child to greater academic achievement.Family Life
Child Wants His Parents Together AgainWhat can you do when your child is placed in an unhealthy triangle between you and your ex?Kids
Young Teen Has No Social LifeA parent wants to know how she can help her solitary 13-year-old.Family Life
Athletic Son Getting More AttentionParents must be careful not to allow their star athletes to consider themselves better or more deserving than others simply because they are exceptional in this one arena.Kids
The Social ButterflyIf your efforts to keep your social butterfly focused at school are not working, try something else.Kids
Playful Five-Year-Old: Ready for School?Consulting with professionals who know your child may help you determine if your child is ready for school.School and Learning
Retention for Non-Academic ReasonsRead an expert's opinion on retaining children for non-academic reasons.School and Learning
Thinking About HomeschoolingExperienced homeschoolers can help you decide if homeschooling is right for your family.Family Life
Mother Worried About Putting Daughter on "the Pill"A mother questions whether she did the right thing by putting her daughter on the pill.Kids
Counseling for Child with ADD?A mother wants to know whether behavioral modification strategies can work without seeing a professional.Kids
Seven-Year-Old Is StealingAfter catching her seven-year-old stealing, a parents wants to know if she reacted appropriately.Kids
Children and DietsMy child loves to eat. Should he be on a diet?Kids
Exercise for Weight LossTo help a child achieve a healthy weight, creating healthy eating habits and increasing the level of physical activity are necessary. Exercise should become a routine part of the child's day, like brushing teeth.Kids
Kids and Secondhand SmokeIt's advisable to keep your children away from cigarette smoke as best you can.Family Life
Preparing Children for a Grandparent's DeathA mother seeks advice on how to prepare her children (ages 8, 11, and 20) for their grandmother's imminent decline and death.Kids
Is My Son Too Popular?A mother is unhappy that kids are constantly coming to her house to play with her son.
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