Kids

When a child with ADHD starts a new school, it's important to get him into special services as soon as possible.

Safety trumps issues of confidentiality when it comes to telling another parent that their child is visiting harmful web sites.

If you feel your child is not safe with a friend, you have every right to tell that friend's parents.

It's a good idea to have conversations with a child about what it means to be popular. Girls in their early teens often worry too much about popularity.

A complete psychological evaluation can rule out serious emotional problems, but it's also helpful to learn all you can about good parenting.

A good peer-mediation program is the most valuable tool a school has in combating violence and bullying in any school.

When family rules are made, there should also be consequences set up for breaking them, which the whole family should agree on.

Find some tips for helping reluctant readers with ADHD.

Some fathers think their sons should be men and fight to resolve problems.

When your child is willing to go to extremes to get her way, it's time to seek professional help.

The teacher has a right to punish your child, within reason, but occasionally the punishment may be misguided or even harmful.

Lying is common behavior in children, but it can be a serious problem. Ask yourself: How frequently does this behavior occur?

The problem of having one sibling identified as gifted and the other not qualifying for the program is difficult, but not insurmountable.

There is not much research at this point that examines the possible connection between generalized anxiety disorder and giftedness.

Telling your curious child where babies come from requires tact and discretion, not to mention honesty.

Employ "logical consequences" in order to encourage your child to receive instruction.

Your children may resist group activities if they feel you are pushing too hard for them to get involved.

A child with several unfounded fears may simply be trying to get attention.