Kids
Punishment for StealingTaking more and more privileges away from a child will only serve to make him unduly sad and resentful.Kids
Chickenpox Vaccine Risk for Sibling?It's possible for your nine-month-old to catch chickenpox from her vaccinated sister, but not very likely.Kids
Gifted and at Risk for LD?Sometimes gifted kids have an uneven early developmental profile.School and Learning
He Hates Homework!Learn how to set rules for homework time and hand the homework responsibility over to your child.Toddlers
Reading Comprehension and Speech TherapyA mother questions why an evaluation of reading comprehension wasn't part of her son's speech therapy.School and Learning
Low Reading and Math LevelsLearn some technique to help children with reading and math trouble.Toddlers
Three-Year-Old Doesn't TalkSpeech delays should be investigated sooner rather than later.Kids
Do We Have to Get Flu Shots Every Year?A yearly flu shot is the best way to protect yourself against the types of influenza expected each year.Kids
Parent Questions Use of Medication in Gifted and ADHD KidsMedication should never be prescribed for a child without adequately examining the child and seeking to modify the environment.Kids
Questions to Ask Potential NanniesPre-employment questions are low-tech, easy tests you can perform when screening someone to take care of your kids.Kids
Child with LD Dreads Middle SchoolMost kids are a little afraid of going to middle school, but they don't all admit it.Kids
Nail Biting Nine-Year-OldNail biting is generally self-limiting and should be viewed as normal behavior.Kids
What Is Mononucleosis?A germ from the Herpes family called Epstein-Barr Virus causes infectious mononucleosis. This virus is spread through the saliva (hence the term "kissing disease"); only occasionally by contact with blood.Kids
Extreme Violence in Six-Year-OldOur expert is alarmed by the description of a six-year-old's rage and violence.Kids
LD and ADHD and HomeschoolingLearn how to handle a special teen who wants to quit school.Teens
Daughter Is Getting Too Close to Youth PastorParent is worried about the Youth Pastor's inappropriate relationship with her daughter.
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