Toddlers
My Toddler Is BitingBiting is a normal behavior in toddlers, and there's little need for serious intervention.Kids
My Daughter Stole from Her SisterRewards and punishments really don't work as instructive discipline techniques -- logical and natural consequences are the best route to take.Family Life
My Daughter Doesn't Want Me to DateNo child, of any age, should be allowed to have the power to blackmail a parent.Teens
My Daughter Wants to Pierce Her TongueWhen parents present their arguments against tongue piercing, they should be careful not to shame or blame their child.Teens
Drinking Parties Hosted by Friends' ParentsAn expert calls it "shameful" when parents not only tolerate but also encourage teens' abuse of alcohol.Family Life
My Boyfriend Is Trying to Parent My KidsA mother asks, "How much involvement should my new boyfriend have with my kids?"Kids
Kids and GunsNo exploration of your child's safety can be complete without taking a clear-eyed look down the barrel of vital statistics.Kids
Are Six-Year-Old's Feelings More Than Platonic?Six-year-olds do not experience the hormone-influenced attraction that may begin to occur in preadolescence.Teens
Father Too Critical of Son's Athletic PerformanceRelentless criticism can cause emotional harm to a child.Family Life
Dog Must Be Put DownWhat should you tell your five-year-old when the family dog has to be put down?School and Learning
Interfaith Marriage Raises Religious QuestionsMost kids in interfaith marriages go through confusion and indecision.Kids
Six-Year-Old Is DepressedIt is not "normal" or healthy for a child to be so distressed for so long.Kids
Peer Social SkillsSocial development is as important as any other area of childhood development.School and Learning
Mom Questions Preschool for ChildPreschool isn't a necessity when a child has a stimulating, creative home environment and lots of self-directed play.Teens
My Parents Won't Respect My PrivacyWhat can you do when you feel that your parents are violating your privacy?Teens
Should Parents Abstain from Drinking?Parents do not have to abstain from drinking alcohol to set a good example for their children.
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