When a child is overweight, it's important that she knows her size will never affect whether you love her or appreciate her.
Whenever possible, it's always healthier to let kids work out their differences without the intervention of adults/parents.
Our expert says that this unsettling situation can be turned into a moral victory celebration for the child.
Violent behavior signals the need for counseling as soon as possible.
When a child exhibits odd body movements and noises, an evaluation is advisable.
RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (infection of the small air tubes of the lungs) and pneumonia (infection in the lung tissue) in young infants and children.
What to do when your patience runs out with other people's children.
Many teachers are not well-versed in how CP manifests itself in the classroom.
Many students with ADHD do in fact have problems with the fine motor coordination necessary for writing.
There is a relationship between anxiety and problem solving skills (and more) in all children, and especially those with learning disabilities.
A mother asks how she can teach her six-year-old with ADHD and Asperger's syndrome to respect adults.
What can you do when your child begins at a new school and is denied the special ed services he used to receive under a 504 plan?
These changes are normal and healthy in a 10-year-old, even if there are some behaviors that annoy and frustrate you.
Antibiotics are not necessary for all infections, and they have unfortunately been overprescribed.
It's best to be cautious about giving any medicines to children and to minimize the amount we do prescribe.
A parent wonders if she should be concerned about her son's "perverse nature."
These tips can help you prepare for a conversation about war with your kids.
This article examines both side of the issue of seat belts on school buses.
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