The Effects of Watching Horror Movies
Our expert gives his opinion about allowing a four-year-old to watch alien-type horror/suspense movies or "Godzilla-type" shows. read more
March 18, 1999
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Preschool Reading
Our expert is disturbed by preschool programs that emphasize academic learning. read more
November 30, 1998
Shy 3-Year-Old
You don't need to send a child to preschool to prepare her for kindergarten. read more
March 18, 1999
The Importance of Preschool
Socialization is probably the single greatest developmental benefit to be gained from a good preschool experience. read more
September 2, 1998
Preschool Boy Paints Nails
A mother fears that her son has gender confusion. read more
March 30, 2000
Three-Year-Old's Temper Tantrums
Are rage episodes "normal" behavior for a three-year-old? What causes them, and what can be done? read more
March 18, 1999
Middle Child Syndrome
What can parents do to help their child avoid middle child syndrome? read more
August 17, 1998
Dying Grandmother
What can you say to children ages three and five about their grandmother dying? read more
August 17, 1998
Afraid of the Doctor
Children normally grow out of the extreme reactions they exhibit when in a medical setting, but will do so on their own timetable. read more
August 17, 1998
Age-Appropriate Sex Ed
A mother wants to know how to explain sex to her five-year-old in a way that's appropriate to her age. read more
August 17, 1998
Three-Year-Old Is Lying
An expert reassures a mother that it is normal for three-year-olds to lie. read more
August 17, 1998
Too Indulgent with Child?
A parent who encourages her child's curiosity, values his opinions, offers him choices, and gives him her attention is not being "too indulgent." read more
August 17, 1998