Kids
My Mom Won't Tell Me About My AdoptionAt 15, you are mature enough to know the facts surrounding your birth and adoption.Teens
My Parents Are Pressuring Me to Get Perfect GradesWhen parents behave like this, it can make a kid feel that the only time she is appreciated by her parents is when she gets high grades.Kids
Son Lied About Where He Was Going After the PromIt's very difficult for parents to give their adolescent kids respect, trust, and responsibility when the kids repeatedly lie to them.School and Learning
Daughter Not Enjoying Montessori PreschoolTrust your instincts that your daughter is not in a child-centered environment that encourages her natural curiosities and interests.Family Life
Should I Tell the Kids About Marriage Counseling?It is unwise to prepare kids for the possibility of a divorce.Family Life
Daughter Won't See My Soon-to-Be ExA child's reluctance to visit her father is probably tied to her fears about her parents' divorce and about being separated from her mother.Kids
Son Putting Off Community ServicePunishing a boy for not being responsible in this matter does nothing to teach him discipline.School and Learning
Should My Son Be My Student in Preschool?It's asking a lot of three-year-old to adjust to his mommy being his preschool teacher.Babies
Transitioning from Breast Milk to FormulaAlthough the transition from breast to formula can be done abruptly, many mothers transition more slowly over time. It is very important to be flexible.Toddlers
Questioning Speech DevelopmentThere are "norms" for when children should reach a particular milestone, but there is quite a range around all of those norms.Kids
At What Age Can Kids Walk to School Alone?The parent is the best judge of what and when her child is ready to learn and how to best inform him.School and Learning
Preschooler Being Forced to Do Arts and CraftsNo child should be forced to do any particular activity at preschool.Kids
Eleven-Year-Old Needs to Lose WeightParents need to keep some focus on their child's emotional health in their attempts to get him to lose weight.Kids
Lack of Motivation or a Learning Disability?This expert feels that lack of motivation is not the problem.School and Learning
Reading and Math EssentialsWhat is the best way to help children learn reading and math essentials?School and Learning
Math TroubleYour child's teacher should be able to help you learn out how to strengthen your child's math skills.
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