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  • Babies

    RotaTeq Vaccine Prevents Diarrhea in ChildrenThe RotaTeq vaccine is recommended as part of routine childhood immunization in the U.S.

  • School and Learning

    Sixth-Grade HomeworkHomework can increase dramatically in sixth grade. Here's what you should do.

  • Family Life

    First Christmas After DivorceA newly divorced mother asks what she can do to make the first holiday after the divorce as pleasant as possible.

  • Kids

    Son Is Resisting His ADHD MedicationIt's sometimes necessary to give a child more complete information about ADHD and why medication is necessary for him.

  • School and Learning

    Homework Hassles!Our expert suggests how to keep a child on-task with his homework.

  • School and Learning

    Gifted and BoredOur expert offers a number of suggestions to a gifted high-schooler who complains of boredom.

  • Kids

    ADHD and DietLearn whether children with ADHD should avoid certain foods or be on a special diet.

  • School and Learning

    Teaching HandwritingAdvice from a homeschooling expert on teaching handwriting.

  • School and Learning

    Early Signs of DyslexiaAdvice from a homeschooling expert on early signs of dyslexia.

  • School and Learning

    When a Child Isn't Ready to Read
    Advice from a homeschooling expert for a parent whose eight-year-old is having a hard time with reading.

  • School and Learning

    Reading on Grade LevelAdvice from a homeschooling expert on determining at what grade level a homeschooled child is reading.

  • School and Learning

    Teaching an Early ReaderAdvice from a homeschooling expert on teaching a six-year-old to read.

  • School and Learning

    Reading ProficiencyAdvice from a homeschooling expert for a parent whose son can read words on flash cards, but he not in a book.

  • School and Learning

    Homeschooling in the Evenings
    Advice from a homeschooling expert on homeschooling in the evenings.

  • School and Learning

    Keeping a Career While HomeschoolingAdvice from a homeschooling expert on keeping a career while homeschooling.

  • School and Learning

    Coordinating Work and HomeschoolingAdvice from a homeschooling expert for a single mom who works full-time and wants to homeschool her teen.

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