Two-Year-Old Having Night Terrors
Night terrors happen when a child (usually a toddler) arouses from a deep sleep without totally waking up. The best thing to do is try to keep your da... read more
November 29, 2001
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Infant Won't Take Naps
Paying attention to an infant's cues (for example, waiting until he seems tired) and keeping to certain routines with naps can be helpful in getting h... read more
November 28, 2001
Dealing with Masturbation
Parents should avoid creating a sense of guilt for a child who masturbates, as it is a perfectly normal aspect of development. read more
November 28, 2001
Glucosamine and Osgood-Schlatter Disease
There is no published research on the effectiveness of chondroitin or glucosamine for the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter disease. read more
November 28, 2001
ADHD Medication for Preschoolers?
Most experts agree that medication should not be the first choice of ADHD therapy for preschool-aged children. read more
November 28, 2001
Treatment for Acne
Most cases of acne can be controlled and cleared up, either by over-the-counter products or prescriptions from a doctor. read more
November 28, 2001
Why Is Ritalin Called a Stimulant?
"Stimulants" are so-called because they stimulate certain parts of the brain that are not acting at normal levels. read more
November 28, 2001
Limiting TV Time
Media habits begin as early as one or two years of age, so setting TV limits early in life can help to avoid battles later. read more
November 28, 2001
Twelve-Year-Old Gets Picked On
Talk with the school counselor about a possible mediation between your son and his friend. read more
November 28, 2001
Twelve-Year-Old Hates School
Your daughter cares less than you do about her success in school, and until she cares there really isn't any way for you to change her. read more
November 28, 2001
Son Is Being Picked on by Former Friends
Talking to the parents of harassers is not a good option, unless you know them well and are sure they would not approve of their children's behavior. read more
November 28, 2001
Fourteen-Year-Old Doesn't Enjoy School
As long as a teen is handing in his homework and not getting into trouble, his parents should be grateful. read more
November 28, 2001