How to Handle Lying Incident
Teens will always try to outwit everyone and distract the adults from the main issue. Set consequences for bad behavior and stick to them. read more
May 7, 2002
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Unmonitored Seventh-Grader Needs Support
When parents' work schedules make them unavailable to their child, a big brother, a mentor, or an after-school program can provide support. read more
May 7, 2002
When a Child Loses a Parent to Cancer
Adolescents are especially at risk when they have experienced the loss of someone dear to them. read more
April 25, 2002
Mother Worried About Son's Workload
To address fears about a child's workload, talk the situation over with the child and the school counselor before making any decision. read more
April 25, 2002
Expert Advice: How Can I Get My Son with ADD To Do His School Work?
How can I get my son with ADD to do his schoolwork? read more
April 25, 2002
Seventh-Grader Won't Turn in Homework
The only way any of us learn is through experience and tough consequences. Unfortunately, some kids have to experience the consequences. read more
April 25, 2002
Ten-Year-Old Won't Do as She's Asked
This situation describes a very normal adolescent phenomenon called independence, or "I will do it my way." read more
April 25, 2002
Sixth-Grader Struggling with Schoolwork
A lack of organizational skills is typical in sixth grade, but learning to be organized is crucial to a child's success now and throughout his life. read more
April 25, 2002
Thirteen-Year-Old Caught Drinking
Much drug and alcohol experimentation begins as early as 10 or 11 years of age. read more
April 24, 2002
Is 13 Too Young to Date?
Very few parents let their 13-year-olds date, but parents can placate their kids with coed get-togethers. read more
April 24, 2004
Eleven-Year-Old Called Gay
What used to be unheard of in elementary school is now common practice -- taunting and bullying based on actual or perceived sexual orientation. read more
April 24, 2002
Should My Gifted Three-Year-Old Be Tested?
A three-year-old is a bit young to enter the testing arena, unless you suspect a problem. read more
March 15, 2001