Overweight Daughters
When children are overweight, it's more important to focus on good health and good nutrition than on losing weight. read more
September 5, 2001
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Making Discipline Work
Good discipline begins with a discussion of what is and is not acceptable behavior in your home. read more
September 5, 2001
Child Needs School Help
When it's clear your child is having problems with school, take your questions to the school counselor -- and expect answers. read more
August 9, 2001
Expert Advice: Trusting Your Teen
How can you trust your daughter if she is not trustworthy? You should set the expectations, boundaries, and consequences for study and dating. read more
August 9, 2001
Being Popular
It's a good idea to have conversations with a child about what it means to be popular. Girls in their early teens often worry too much about popularit... read more
August 9, 2001
Is My Daughter Bipolar?
A complete psychological evaluation can rule out serious emotional problems, but it's also helpful to learn all you can about good parenting. read more
August 9, 2001
Peer-Mediation Group
A good peer-mediation program is the most valuable tool a school has in combating violence and bullying in any school. read more
August 9, 2001
Thirteen-Year-Old Is Ready to Date
There are many good reasons to postpone dating for a 13-year-old. read more
August 9, 2001
Stepson Not Helping with Chores
You have every right to determine the rules and consequences for the time your stepson spends in your home. Those should include helping around the ho... read more
August 9, 2001
Sons Are Breaking Family Rules
When family rules are made, there should also be consequences set up for breaking them, which the whole family should agree on. read more
August 9, 2001
Eleven-Year-Old Being Bullied
Too often schools and educators dismiss harassment as "kids will be kids," rather than bullying, which puts kids at risk for dropping out, academic fa... read more
June 26, 2001
Is Spanking Appropriate Punishment?
Spanking is not a logical consequence for bad grades. There are other types of consequences that are much more appropriate. read more
June 26, 2001