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1. My daughter would sleep all day if I let her. What should I do about it?

2. My sixth-grade son used to be an excellent student. Now that he's in middle school, he won't even glance at his homework. What should I do?

3. When my daughter leaves for school, I tell her she looks great. But she tells me everything's wrong with her from head to toe. What should I do?

4. My son always "did his own thing," but now he won't do anything unless everybody else is doing it. What should I do?

5. Dyed hair, tattoos, body piercing -- you name it; my child wants it. Should I give in?

6. It seems as though the phone is permanently attached to my child's ear. How much is too much?

1. My daughter would sleep all day if I let her. What should I do about it?
Let her dream on; it's not abnormal for kids to need lots of sleep at this age.

2. My sixth-grade son used to be an excellent student. Now that he's in middle school, he won't even glance at his homework. What should I do?
Take charge! Hold him accountable, and determine (with him) a good time to study.

3. When my daughter leaves for school, I tell her she looks great. But she tells me everything's wrong with her from head to toe. What should I do?
Keep complimenting her: She needs to hear positive comments.

4. My son always "did his own thing," but now he won't do anything unless everybody else is doing it. What should I do?
Don't worry. He can look like everyone else and still be his own person.

5. Dyed hair, tattoos, body piercing -- you name it; my child wants it. Should I give in?
No, you need to set limits for what's acceptable in your family.

6. It seems as though the phone is permanently attached to my child's ear. How much is too much?
Balance is the key. Some phone time is important, but you can set a limit.

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