Importance of a Daily Routine
Being fundamentally powerless in a world of adults, kids cling to their routines to give them a sense of calm and control. read more
August 16, 1998
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Performance Anxiety
Many kids believe that if they were better kids -- i.e., performed perfectly -- their parents never would have become angry with each other and divorc... read more
January 13, 1998
Are Parochial Schools Okay?
Parochial, private, and public school education can all benefit kids. read more
August 16, 1998
How Do You Know If Your Child Is Gifted?
Rather than debate the value of labeling kids as gifted, our expert tells a mother not to worry that her child is not in gifted classes. read more
January 13, 1998
Discipline Techniques for a Three-Year-Old
The reward-and-punishment system does a poor job at teaching kids to be responsible for their own behavior; it makes parents responsible for it. read more
January 13, 1998
Competitive Seven-Year-Old
Sometimes a child needs a different world view -- one that doesn't insist on him being first at everything he does. read more
August 16, 1998
Daycare Problems
I suggest you and your husband make an all-out effort to leave this bad situation and find the best daycare arrangements possible. read more
January 13, 1998
Head Banging
A pediatric neurologist or a doctor who treats childhood sleep problems should evaluate your seven-year-old. read more
August 16, 1998
Eight-Year-Old Hates School
"Hating" school is normal behavior at any age, for any number of understandable reasons. read more
August 16, 1998
Morning Blues
Tips on what to do when your child consistently wakes up unhappy in the morning. read more
August 16, 1998
Controlling Ex-Husband
Expert says woman has been enabling her ex by constantly making allowances for his irresponsible behavior regarding their daughter. read more
January 13, 1998
Playground Cliques
Just because a child hasn't made any loyal friends doesn't mean she should be removed from school and homeschooled. read more
August 16, 1998