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
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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
Fourteen-Year-Old Wants to Date
Tell your dad that you would like to prove yourself and learn how to act on a date. read more
November 19, 2001
Thirteen-Year-Old Boy Is Slow to Mature
When a child is lagging in his academic developmental level, his parents should ask the school to test him for learning disabilities and then devise a... read more
November 19, 2001
Fifteen-Year-Old Is Struggling in School
Talk with the school counselor to see if she will be an advocate for you and your son. read more
November 19, 2001
Creating Effective Consequences
Creative, reasonable, logical consequences take thought and planning. read more
February 19, 2001
Forgetting to Hand in Homework?
Students in the middle grades often have one of two reasons for not handing in assignments: lack of organization, or a fear that success will lead to ... read more
February 19, 2001
Rivalry Between Brothers
Conflict between siblings is normal. What's important is how the children and parents handle the conflict. read more
February 19, 2001
School Bag Too Heavy?
It's certainly not good for children to be carrying to school more than one-fifth of their weight over the shoulders and on their backs. read more
June 5, 2000
March 1, 2000
Exercise for Weight Loss
To help a child achieve a healthy weight, creating healthy eating habits and increasing the level of physical activity are necessary. Exercise should ... read more
March 1, 2000
Kids and Secondhand Smoke
It's advisable to keep your children away from cigarette smoke as best you can. read more
March 1, 2000