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My 5-Year-Old Smells … Bad

Could such a little guy possibly have stinky pits? It’s been a hot, humid summer …

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How Can I Help My Child Get Over The Car Crash?

Last week she was in an accident and now she won’t get in the car….

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What is ‘Attachment Parenting’, and is it too Late?

Have I damaged my daughter by weaning her too early and putting her in a crib?

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He Won’t Wear His Glasses

My seven-year-old just got glasses. Last year he was having a lot of problems with reading and we finally got him to a reading specialist for help…

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Head Lice … Not AGAIN!!

My 8-year-old was traumatized by an endless case of head lice last year and I can’t face the start of school in a few weeks.

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I’m Losing Control!

My daughter’s going to middle school in the fall and I’m really nervous. I’ve heard that many of the kids there are experimenting with alcohol and sex and …

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Cell Phone Sleuth

My daughter is 12 and recently got her first cell phone. I feel so out of control! Can I read her texts and look at her photos so I know what’s up?

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Is My Son A Bad Playmate?

Help! My son never gets asked back again and I’m worried!

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Just a Sip?

Is it OK to give small tastes of beer or wine to our 3 and 5-year-old boys?

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Does My Son Have A Gaming Addiction?

My son was a good student in elementary school, and a lackluster one in middle school. He finished out this past year with…

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Pearls of Wisdom

Cake for Breakfast

Every family has interesting traditions that make them different. I’m always preaching about good nutrition, but rules are made to be broken … occasionally.

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