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
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Child with Down's Syndrome Won't Cooperate
A mother wonder how she can get her six-year-old daughter with Down Syndrome to cooperate on routine tasks like dressing and eating. read more
August 17, 1998
Smallest in Class Lacks Self-Esteem
The unfortunate reality about being a small boy in this culture is that one will most likely receive jibes for it throughout childhood. read more
August 17, 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
Ten-Year-Old Is Way Too Loud
An expert explains how to handle inappropriate outbursts from a ten-year-old. 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
Sibling Putdowns
Sibling putdowns are a normal part of life, but parents can certainly forbid any such hurtful talk in their presence. 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
Raising a Stepson
A new stepmother asks how she should help raise her stepson. read more
August 17, 1998
Disciplining an 18-Year-Old Girl
Does a parent need to develop detailed binding contracts when a child turns 18? read more
August 17, 1998