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Child Education
Misbehaving in Class
"I'm having problems with my son's behavior in the classroom. He doesn't want to complete his work in class, and he misbehaves in the classroom. I have tried to taking things from him and spanking him for his defiance. It works for a couple of days, and he reverts back to his old ways. He is failing in school (2nd grade) and I'm quite concern for my son's academic well being."
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Sep 17, 2006 - 12:30:00 PM
Child Development
Latchkey Children
"I have two children, ages 9 and 12. I have to work and I don't have anyone to watch them, so they come home after school and stay in until I get home. My friends think they are too young. What do you think?"
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Aug 8, 2006 - 1:17:00 PM
Child Development
Peer Triangle
"My daughter and her "best friend" are once again battling over, “She said then she said and I heard you said…" There are three girls involved and this time my daughter is odd man out. It is difficult to stand by and watch. When do I or should I intervene? Should I just let it ride its course? The one girl is ALWAYS in the center of any and every conflict. Yet my daughter and she have similar likes and always gravitate towards each other (especially when told to stay away from her.) What to do?"
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Jul 13, 2006 - 10:38:00 AM
Child Development
My Child is Fearful About the War
"My 7-year-old daughter has become very fearful about the war in Iraq. Now she is afraid that we'll have a war here. She is having nightmares."
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Jun 29, 2006 - 3:07:00 PM
Puberty / Adolescence
Changes in Girls and Boys During Puberty
"I have a 10-year-old daughter who is already showing signs of puberty. Is this normal? What should I tell her?" "Although his friends are starting to develop, my twelve-year old son doesn't have any signs of body changes yet. How do I explain this to him?"
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Jun 29, 2006 - 3:04:00 PM
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