School and Learning
Charter Schools vs Public/Private SchoolsLearn more about charter schools.Kids
Modeling FriendshipTeach your child how to make new friends by modeling good social skills with your own friends.Kids
Gifted and Talented Seventh-Grader with ADHD Is FailingA child who has been diagnosed with ADHD should be eligible for a 504 Plan if he is having difficulty in school.Kids
Twelve-Year-Old Alone Too MuchA mother is concerned about her son's rather sheltered existence outside of school.Teens
College Student in Love with ProfessorNo college instructor should ever engage a student in this blatant sexual and manipulative manner.Teens
Expert Advice: Parent Pushing Daughter in SportsOur expert advises parents to respect their daughter's wishes to "lay off her" in their efforts to make her a better athlete.Family Life
Upset Over Parents' DivorceA child wants to know how to cope in the wake of his parents' divorce.Kids
Can I Help My Ten-Year-Old Make Friends?By expanding a child's social universe, parents can increase her chances of meeting new kids and making friendships.Teens
Daughter Dyes Hair RedIt's normal for a 16-year-old to want to present herself physically as <I>she</I> chooses, not as her parents think she should look.Kids
My Parents Don't Approve of My MajorA high-school teen wonders how she can please her parents after changing her major to suit her own interests.Kids
Mother Worries Too Much About DaughterOur expert agrees with a mother that she should be concerned about her excessive worrying over her daughter.Teens
Mom Read Daughter's DiaryA mother who read her daughter's diary is disturbed by what she found out. What should she do now?Entertainment and Activities
Should I Take My First Grader on a Cross-Country Trip?A cross-country trip can be a unique learning experiences that contributes greatly to a child's overall development.Family Life
Why Did Mom Leave Me?A child who is hurt and bewildered by his mother's rejection asks for help understanding it all.Kids
Should My Child Play with an "Outcast"?It would not be fair to make your daughter feel that she is another child's "savior."Kids
Finding the Right TherapistA mother seeks advice on how to find a therapist who is a good fit for both her and her daughter.
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