Nine-Year-Old Retained Twice
Our expert suspects a learning disability in a nine-year-old, and advises the mother to seek an evaluation by the school. read more
December 3, 2001
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Head Rocking
Head rocking is a relatively common activity between three and four years of age. Find out what to do if it persists. read more
August 17, 1998
Daughter Won't Eat Meat
Find out how you can make sure that a child who won't eat meat gets enough protein. read more
August 17, 1998
ADHD and Written Expression Disorder
Many children with ADHD also have problems with writing, but there are no quick solutions to written expression disorders. read more
October 24, 2001
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) and IEP services
A parent asks how she should approach the school district about the proper implementation of her child's IEP. read more
September 26, 2001
Preoccupation with Death and Illness
While a child's fear may be focused on one topic, it usually reflects a more general anxiety condition related to a bigger problem. read more
May 22, 2002
Spelling and Letter Grades in Kindergarten
When a child is given difficult spelling tests in kindergarten, have a talk with the teacher. read more
February 26, 2001
Speech Therapy for First Grader?
Children should have speech that is quite clear by the time they are in first grade. Learn what to do if it's not. read more
November 30, 1998
Son Won't Eat Breakfast
Is there something you should do when your child won't eat breakfast? read more
August 17, 1998
Cure for Eczema?
Learn about eczema in children, and the best ways to treat it. read more
June 1, 2001
What Is Osgood Slaughters?
Get information about Osgood Slaughters disease, which causes bone inflammation below the kneecap. read more
August 17, 1998
Breaking Divorce News to a Three-Year-Old
An expert gives some advice on how to help a three-year-old understand divorce. read more
March 26, 1999