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Grandma Lets Kids MisbehaveWhen I'm at my mother's for the holidays, she allows our kids to get away with everything. How can we get her to respect our rules?School and Learning
Regretful DropoutWhat options does a high-school dropout have to receive a diploma?Entertainment and Activities
Thanksgiving Dinner DilemmaSpending some time with family during the holiday period is the goal, not seeing who "gets you" for the main event.School and Learning
Youngest in Class Has Reading ProblemsA mother worries that her son's reading problems may be due to his starting school too young.Teens
Best Friend's Mother Too ExtravagantWhat should someone do when the mother of her son's best friend makes extravagant purchases for her son?Kids
Five-Year-Old Threatens SuicideOur expert recommends a professional therapist for an angry five-year-old who is threatening suicide.Teens
Causes of GynecomastiaGynecomastia most commonly is related to the hormonal changes found with puberty, and tends to go away on its own with time.School and Learning
LD, High School, and GradesTeachers and parents must be honest with a child about his learning needs and skills, so that he's not surprised when he "hits the wall" in high school.Babies
Labial AdhesionsLabial adhesions are a very common condition in girls. Here's how to tell when treatment is needed.Teens
Teen Wants to Experiment with AlcoholTeenagers need good parenting to help them make healthy decisions regarding drinking.Teens
High-School Grad with LD Seeks HelpIs there any help for a high-school grad who had an IEP for SLD in reading, writing, and study skills?Toddlers
Does a Two-Year-Old Understand Being Sorry?Two-year-olds do not yet have a hard-wired, internalized conscience.Kids
My Mom Always Calls Me FatNo one should have to hear such hurtful words from their own family.Kids
Daughter Wants to Dress "Punk"A mother is dismayed by her daughter's style of dress.Family Life
Siblings and Self-EsteemFind ideas for how to help all your children reach their fullest potential -- without comparing their successes.Kids
Gifted and at Risk for LD?Sometimes gifted kids have an uneven early developmental profile.
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