Growing up gifted with ADHD
Being bright and creative — but having a mind that wanders and words that elude you — create special challenges. One young girl describes her experience.
How stress affects your child
Research suggests that children are affected by stress in surprising ways.
Understanding girls with ADHD: symptoms and strategies
Girls with ADHD often suffer in silence — and remain undiagnosed. When their symptoms finally surface, they can be dangerous. Learn what to watch for in your daughter — and how to help her.
Sexual behavior: what teens learn from media
If you don't talk to your kids about your own values and expectations about sex, the main input they'll get is from the media. Here are some guidelines to help you.
Detecting learning problems in your child
Six areas parents should focus on when assessing their kids.
Did you do drugs, Mommy?
When your kids ask about your own drug and alcohol history, what should you tell them?
House rules on drugs and alcohol
When do parents start talking about it, and what are their rules? Are drunk pickups, no questions asked, a good idea? See how these parents handle tough scenarios.
Tips to make school lunches healthier
There's a new kind of food fight erupting in schools, districts, and state legislatures as alarm over childhood obesity spreads. Here's how parents can get involved.
Countdown to back to school: get healthy
Eating right and sleeping well will help your child succeed in school.
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