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• How can I keep my negative feelings about men from affecting my sons?
• My son is at my ex-husband's house every other weekend, and for the last five or six months, he has been having bowel movements and urinating on the floor without even an attempt to get to the bathroom. Any advice?
• How can I get my toddler to eat vegetables?
• My baby is breastfeeding every two and a half to three hours. When is the best time to express milk so I can have it ready for when I need to go somewhere without my baby?
• My son is 10 years old and has a hard time getting out what he wants to say. How can I help him?
• How can I be more assertive about how I want my sitter to care for my child?
• I'm not sure I can be in the labor/delivery room with my wife. What should I do?
• My 2-year-old acts up constantly at daycare. What can I do at home to encourage good behavior when he's away from me?
• My 3-year-old is terrified of the dark. What can I do to help her sleep alone at night?

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• Is there anything that I can do to increase my evening supply so I can satisfy my baby's needs and stop supplementing with formula?
• I was wondering whether there was any information (research or anecdotal) that would indicate that extremely fair haired individuals have more sensitive skin and struggle more with breastfeeding?
• What can I do to treat engorgement?
• My daughter keeps coming home with bruises and I'm worried her new boyfriend may be responsible. What should I do?
• My 19-month-old daughter's pediatrician advised that I stay with a friend during the weaning period. This is my second day away from my family, and my breasts hurt incredibly -- very engorged and painful. Any help for me?
• Breastfeeding my 3-week-old daughter has taken a turn for the worse. What can I do?
• My 3-year-old wakes up one to three times a night andcomes into our bed. What can I do?
• Do you have any suggestions for managing thrush?
• I am attempting to relactate in order to feed my 7-week-old son. He was tongue-tied, but I found a doctor willing to snip his tongue. How long should I wait to see if my supply comes back?
• With all the difficulties I've been having, will I ever be able to breastfeed my son?
• How should I feed my baby if I don't want to breastfeed in public?
• My daughter is telling terrible lies. What can I do?
• My daughter is telling terrible lies. What can I do?
• Should I seek counseling for my rebellious stepdaughter?
• Why is the quality of adult interaction so important for a baby's emotionaldevelopment?
• Why is the quality of adult interaction so important for a baby's emotional development?