Kids

It is okay for a boy to cry. Twelve-year-olds are still very much children and because they are entering puberty, they will often cry easily.

When children are overweight, it's more important to focus on good health and good nutrition than on losing weight.

Good discipline begins with a discussion of what is and is not acceptable behavior in your home.

No teacher can make a "diagnosis" of a learning disability or an attention deficit disorder.

If testing by your local school district finds no problems in your child, it may be time to seek a more comprehensive independent evaluation.

Although it can certainly make a dramatic difference, medication alone is rarely the cure-all for ADHD.

What does it mean when children want to quit an activity shortly after beginning it?

In this article an expert provides some clues to help dteremine how gifted your child might be.

Severe depression requires the help of loved ones and professional assistance.

When a child is discouraged by not being the best in her class, it is helpful to find the source of her need to be the best.

Some people believe that praise has positive effects on a child's self-esteem; others suggest that praise can have unexpected negative results.

Forgetfulness and lack of organization are often associated with ADHD. These traits are even more frustrating in the case of a gifted student.

Keeping up with a gifted child can be very exhausting, but there strategies for relief -- including knowing your own limits.

Sometimes gifted children use intolerance to mask other kinds of feelings such as insecurity, loneliness, or low self-esteem.

Dealing with bullies sometimes requires police involvement.

You've finally told your child where babies come from. Now what do you make of his reaction?

Nip kleptomania in the bud!

What should you do when an independent child suddenly turns clingy?