Teenage Acne and Facewashing
A mother is concerned about her daughter's severe acne and asks what treatment is best. read more
August 17, 1998
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The Pill for Irregular Periods?
It would be ill-advised to "treat" an irregular period with birth control pills, just for convenience. Find out why. read more
December 3, 2001
Friend Is Considering Suicide
Our expert advises a child that her suicidal friend must get adult help as soon as possible. read more
August 17, 1998
Friend Is Cutting Herself
The school counselor and/or nurse should be able to advise the best way to handle this situation. It's important to avoid breaking the girl's trust. read more
March 5, 2002
High-School Grad with LD Seeks Help
Is there any help for a high-school grad who had an IEP for SLD in reading, writing, and study skills? read more
September 9, 1999
Music, Sports, and More: How Much is Too Much?
Gifted children may exhibit talents in a variety of areas and have a voracious appetite for learning. But they also need free time to unwind and to ju... read more
November 2, 2001
My Parents Are Pressuring Me to Get Perfect Grades
When parents behave like this, it can make a kid feel that the only time she is appreciated by her parents is when she gets high grades. read more
February 8, 2000
Ninth-Grader with Test Anxiety
Simple relaxation exercises may be the cure for a student who suffers from test-taking jitters. read more
October 30, 2001
Obsessed with Gory Websites
An obsessive interest in gore, serial killers, rapists, suicide, and depression is definitely a cause for concern. read more
May 17, 1999
Parents Shocked by Daughter's Depression
Being bright and having loving parents and a beautiful home won't necessarily immunize teenagers from low self-esteem and depression. read more
August 22, 2001
Teen Depressed over Move
Our expert surmises that a teen's depression is due to more than just problems with switching to a new school. read more
March 12, 1999
I'm Unique: Teaching Your Toddler to Value Differences
You can battle the influence of bias in our culture by teaching your toddler to value differences. read more
August 23, 2007