Family Life
Son Doesn't Know His Parents Aren't MarriedIt's best not to keep family secrets.Teens
Teen Fired from JobA parent wonders whether her son should receive additional punishment at home for a major mistake that cost him his job.Kids
How Soon After Starting Antibiotics Can a Child Return to School?If your child is on antibiotics, how long do you have to wait before they can return to school? For some infections, it's 24 hours, but that's not always the case.Babies
Can Crying Cause a Hernia?A mother fears that allowing her baby to cry for longer than five minutes might cause a hernia.Teens
Teenager Wants to Lose More WeightOur expert advises a teenager to try exercise, rather than dieting.Teens
Should Teen Be Alone with Boyfriend?Our expert says that teens should be allowed to socialize in any room of the house, with the exception of the bedroom.Kids
Gifted Child Bored in SchoolPunishing your child for being bored will not force him to become excited about school.Kids
Best Friend of 17-Year-Old Dies SuddenlyWhat's the best way to support a teenager who has lost his best friend?Teens
Son Loses Car When Grades FallOur expert advises parents not to use the car as punishment.Kids
Adopting a Second ChildDon't be concerned about the age of another child that you bring into your family.Kids
Three-Year-Old Told That Grandpa DiedA parent seeks reassurance that she explained Grandpa's death to her son in an appropriate way.Kids
No Valentines for 11-Year-OldTo an 11-year-old, this dramatic slight loudly declares her unpopularity.Kids
Causes of PinkeyeInfection is the most common cause of pinkeye (also known as conjunctivitis), which is easily spread through direct contact with fingers contaminated by germs.School and Learning
High Potential, but Low AchievementA mother wants to know what she can do to get her son motivated.Kids
Materialistic Seven-Year-OldModeling the role and value of money for a child is the best way to teach her how to value it.Kids
Husband Yelling at KidsFour-year-olds and two-year-olds are not going to be "good" all the time, and shouldn't be expected to be.
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