Nanny Leaves Kids in Lurch
A mother describes the aberrant/regressive behavior her kids are displaying in the wake of their nanny leaving. read more
August 17, 1998
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Daughter Needs to Be Assertive
A mother seeks advice on how to change her daughter's tendency to place her interests and happiness below those of others. read more
August 17, 1998
Daughter Won't Listen
Our expert is concerned that a parent's attempts to correct a "listening" problem appear to be forms of punishment. read more
August 17, 1998
Standing Up to Bullies
A parents wants to know how to teach her 11-year-old son to deal with his anger and respond appropriately to kids who pick on him. read more
August 17, 1998
Custody and Issues of Neglect
A father who seeks full custody of his son inquires what resources there are to help him present issues of neglect on the part of ex. read more
January 14, 1998
Eight-Year-Old Treats His Sister Badly
Parents should clearly and firmly indicate what behavior directed towards his sister is unacceptable. read more
August 17, 1998
Does Fidgety = ADD?
Unfortunately, these days too many professionals, parents, and teachers immediately lean toward a diagnosis of ADD and/or ADHD when a child exhibits "... read more
January 14, 1998
Visitation Crisis for 11-Year-Old
Should an 11-year-old of divorced parents be able to decide whether or not she wants to visit her father? read more
August 17, 1998
Sixth-Grade Harassment
When a child has trouble with classmates, it helps to look for friendships outside of school -- in social, civic, athletic, religious, and volunteer k... read more
August 17, 1998
Parent-Teacher Disagreement
The mother of "insubordinate" children is advised to seek the mediation of a sympathetic guidance counselor to reframe the present situation. read more
August 17, 1998
ADD Misdiagnosed?
A parent who questions an ADD diagnosis in her child is advised to rethink the child's school problems. read more
August 17, 1998
Almost Seven and Still Sucks Her Finger
The best solution to this problem is a pediatric dentist/orthodontist. read more
August 17, 1998