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Expert Advice: Mother Finds Sexual Notes to DaughterOur expert suggests ways a mother can help a child deal with unwanted sexual overtures.Teens
Dramatic Drop in Grades Signals ProblemWhen grades drop so drastically and behavior changes so much, some testing may be called for.Kids
When a Child Uses ProfanityHere's some advice on how to handle a seven-year-old who is using profanity he doesn't even understand.Teens
When Your Child Drinks AlcoholDon't overreact to a child's "experiments" with alcohol -- but do spend some time discussing this.Kids
Best Friend's Son Is Abusive to ChildrenThere are steps that should be taken immediately when a child is striking your children or others.Kids
Boy Not Challenged in Accelerated SchoolWhat should you do when your child isn't challenged in an accelerated school, and switching schools is not an option?Kids
Verbal HarassmentHere's what to do when your child is the subject of name-calling at school.School and Learning
Skip First Grade?Skipping first grade is not usually advisable.School and Learning
How to Help Your LD ChildDon't despair because your child is having trouble learning. Instead, figure out what you can do to help.School and Learning
Freshman Grades Were TerribleWhen a student is embarrassed by his freshman year performance, he needs to perform a self-exam of his academic year.Kids
Children and GuiltChildren lack the appropriate skills for coping with guilt. They often begin to act out when they feel they've caused some harm to befall a parent, .Kids
Daughter Wants a Best FriendChildren can get upset when they don't have a "best" friend. You can help.Kids
Out of Control at SchoolTalk to your pediatrician first if your child seems to be out of control at school.Kids
CAPD Testing and RetentionOur expert answers a mother's questions about CAPD and retention.Kids
Behavior Therapies for ADHDADHD medication can work wonders, but supplementing that with behavior therapies is recommended.School and Learning
Stepdaughter Has Reading ProblemsA mother asks what she can do to help her 15-year-old stepdaughter, who reads at a 2.8 grade level.
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