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• My husband and I have a 10-month-old who I have been breastfeeding. We are trying to have another baby. Is there anything that can be given to restart my menstrual cycles?
• My husband and I have a 10-month-old whom I have been breastfeeding. We are trying to have another baby. Is there anything that can be given to restart my menstrual cycles?
• How soon after pregnancy and delivery can a woman get pregnant again?
• How does a dentist determine if braces are needed?
• I am currently 32 weeks into my pregnancy. My obstetrician said I am at risk for toxemia. What are the symptoms of toxemia? Is weekly monitoring adequate?
• I would like to know the best way to stop pumping. Do I eliminate a pumping time or reduce the amount of time each time I pump?
• Can I prevent engorgement? How?
• Could family worries be causing our childų night terrors or nightmares?
• I want my child to get involved in a sport to shape up. How can I encourage her to do so?
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• Do certain forms of discipline work better at certain ages (i.e. time-outs, swats, loss of privileges)?
• My child complains frequently of stomachaches. What questions do I need to ask him to find out why his stomach hurts?
• Can a child overdose on vitamins?
• When should I call the doctor for a stomachache?
• When should you get medical help for a dehydrated child?
• I am finding it difficult to bond with my newly-adopted child. Is this normal?
• My child just doesn't seem like himself. Should I be worried?
• How can I start teaching my 5-year-old about money in a way he can understand?
• What vital information will the emergency room doctor need when I take my child in?
• Is it OK for kids to run with their parents?
• Sometimes my toddler will substitute or omit a word when he's talking. Is this normal?
• I want to branch out and try new foods, but I have a toddler. What if he doesn't like it?
• What do I do if my 12-month-old only wants to eat hot dogs, cheese and Kix?
• My daughter is 14 months and 1 week old. Should she be potty trained already? Is it too early?
• Do all states have the same laws regarding how old a child has to be before they can stop using a car seat?
• When a child has diarrhea, are there any foods you should not give them?
• My overly-affectionate child complains the other children in his preschool won't play with him. Should I talk with his teachers?
• My 3-year-old refuses to take medicine of any kind. What can I do?
• I am American and my husband is French. What's the best way to help a child become bilingual when both parents are not fluent in both languages?
• What is the best way to transition a baby from a crib to a toddler or twin bed?
• How do I get my child to eat other foods besides peanut butter?
• What should I do when my daughter writes offensive things about me and her father in her notebook?
• Which meal is the most important for children?
• My fiance is trying to obtain a passport, but they say he owes back child support, which is does not. What should we do?
• Is it normal that our 22-month-old doesn't like to play with other kids?
• Is it normal that our 22-month-old doesn't like to play with other kids?
• What are the dangers signs that a child has a head injury after a fall?
• What should I look for when buying vitamins for my child?
• My 3-year-old stutters when saying "I" and "you." Should I be concerned?
• We have a 7-month-old and are expecting our second child. They will be 14 months apart. Do we need a second crib?
• What signs should I be looking for that tell me my child is ready to start potty training?
• What should I take to the emergency room?
• Can you give me tips on how to communiate better with my preteen?
• My preteen is still wetting the bed. How should I approach him about this, and what can 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?
• Should a 4-year-old be tested if people cannot understand him?
• Can you tell me what the correct amount of sleep is for a 3-year-old, a 5-year-old and an 8-year-old?
• Should I enroll my child in an organized physical activity program?
• Do you recommend a safety plate or the plastic plugs to cover outlets?
• My child is now 3. Is it still beneficial to breastfeed?
• My baby will not open his mouth to take medicine. Any suggestions?
• How often should my child be engaging in weight training?
• How can I let my child know he should not be ashamed about her bedwetting? How can I talk to her about it without damaging her confidence?
• How can I let my child know he should not be ashamed about her bedwetting? How can I talk to her about it without damaging her confidence?
• How can I broach the fact that my daughter's sweat smells?
• Will I need to have a follow-up after leaving the emergency room with my child?
• My 14-year-old daughter has become unruly and disrespectful. Is it OK to spank her?
• I've heard girls are easier to potty train than boys. Is that a myth?
• How will I know if my child is dehydrated?
• How can I let my 3-year-old help with hard jobs without hurting his self-esteem?
• What can I do about car sickness besides giving him medication?
• What can I do about car sickness besides giving him medication?
• My 2-year-old already knows his ABCs, counts well and recites many nursery rhymes. Is he gifted?
• What can parents do to enrich a child's language skills?
• We are considering adopting a child with severe language delay from another country. Will this affect how he learns English?
• What can I do at home for my child's tummy troubles?
• My 2-year-old has started repeating words. Should I worry?
• What can I do to help ensure that my daughter is potty trained in order to start preschool?
• I've been thinking about adopting an older child. Is it hard to qualify for programs where you first become a foster parent and then adopt the child(ren)?
• A child in my preschool class will not talk. Any advice?
• Should our toddler watch scary movies with us?
• Should our toddler watch scary movies with us?
• My 5-year-old is asking for lots of privacy lately. Is this normal?
• My 4-year-old son's grandfather just passed away. Is it appropriate to take him to the grave?
• My child won't eat anything without dipping it in ketchup. What can I do?
• How can I insure that an infant program and its activities are appropriate and quality oriented?
• I just put my 10-year-old back in diapers. Is this OK?
• How can I help my 11-year-old get to sleep at night?
• How do I deal with being dependent on my partner after supporting myself for so long?
• My 4-year-old daughter explores private parts of her body. Is this normal?
• I live in Indiana but am traveling to Illinois. Which state's child restraint law do I follow?
• How can I help my son have a relationship with my ex-husband?
• How can you distinguish between a bad bruise and a broken bone in a child that's fallen?
• I have a 7-year-old who is reluctant to wear his GoodNites. Any suggestions?
• Are there ways to encourage more than one or two word replies from my preschooler?
• When should a child be given a key to the house?
• My daughter is about to start kindergarten, but has trouble being understood by people when she talks. What can I do to help her?
• How can I make sure my daughter knows that I am interested in her life?
• How do I model language for my toddler?
• Do you have any tips on preventing dehydration in babies and toddlers?
• Can rolling a ball with my child help her development?
• Do you think it's OK to tell a 5-year-old that his father, who is not living with us, has a drug problem?
• Can you give a child too much antibiotic? Can they overdose? Will giving them more make them get well quicker?
• What foods can cause a child to be constipated?
• Is it a good idea to give a 4-year-old an allowance?
• We are pregnant, and the new baby will be sharing a room with either us or our youngest child. How can we still feel like we have our own space?
• Should my toddler be exercising? When do kids need regular (daily) exercise?
• Occasionally I let my toddler sleep in the crib with my infant son. Is this OK?
• At what age can a child start taking adult vitamins?
• How do I ease separation anxiety in my child when I drop him off at preschool?
• What should you do if you suspect your child has Central Auditory Processing Disorder?
• What are the benefits or lack of benefits for a child continuing to nurse at 2 1/2 to 3 years old?
• Is it still healthy for a child to breastfeed for extended periods?
• When should a child be given a key to the house?
• My 6-year-old missed a lot of school last year due to colds and flu. What can I do to help her stay healthier this year?
• A friend told me that putting my baby in a walker can slow his development. Is this true?
• What should I do if I suspect my 7-year-old son has a learning disorder? Where do I have him tested?
• Can I use a handmade quilt in my newborn's crib?
• My four-year-old has a slight stutter. Should Iworry?
• My husband says an adopted child will feel inferior to our biological children. How can I argue that?
• My 13-month-old does not want to walk on his own. Should I be concerned?
• My son has Central Auditory Processing Disorder. Do you have any tips on how I can help him?
• When should I call the doctor when my child has the flu?
• Can children be allergic to strawberries?
• Could my 6-month-old be suffering from night terrors?
• Could my 6-month-old be suffering from night terrors?
• My child rarely eats three meals a day. We are busy, so my husband and I don't often eat three meals, but we know it's important for our child. What should we do?
• What tests will be baby have at the emergency room?
• What is the easiest way to make a transition from a crib to a toddler bed?
• What is the school's role when a child is diagnosed with Central Auditory Processing Disorder?
• Sometimes my baby's breathing seems labored. Is this normal?
• I have a newborn and a 6-year-old son. When the baby was born, I noticed my son wanting to drink from a bottle and suck a pacifier. What should I do?
• What are the developmental benefits of music, and how do I get a reluctant child to participate?
• What are the top reasons a parent brings a child to the emergency room?
• I have a newborn and a 6-year-old. When the baby was born, I noticed a lot of "baby"-ness about my older child. He even asked to wear diapers again. Should I let him do this?
• What is the most common reason that parents bring a child to the emergency room?
• My son is 5 and has started wetting the bed again after being night trained for a year. Could this have anything to do with our new baby?
• I have heard of books and people that claim to potty train a child in one day. Is this really possible? Is it preferable?
• What causes a lisp?
• How do I know the difference between an outgoing, spirited child and one with ADD? Are there specific indicators for ADD?
• What are some of the advantages of putting a child in daycare?
• My child was running a temperature last night, but he really didn't have any other symptoms. After fever-reducing medicine before bed, his temperature is lower, but still not normal. Is there a way I can tell for sure that he is too sick for school?
• Is there a way I can tell for sure that he is too sick for school?
• My 3-year-old is doing the things expected of a 5-year-old and is very hyperactive. Will teaching her more help calm her down?
• Is it appropriate for an 8-year-old girl to sleep in her father?s bed?
• What should you look for if your child has been stung by an insect?
• How can I model language for my toddler using "parallel talk"?
• Are there ways to encourage more than oneor two word replies from my preschooler?
• What is Roseola, and could my 6-week-old baby be at risk?
• A friend suggested that I have my son's hearing tested and that he could be "on the spectrum." What would you do? Should I proceed with testing?
• Can you treat a dehydrated child at home?
• Once children hit puberty, what sort of hygiene routines or rituals are desirable? Daily showers? Washing hair daily? Washing face daily before bed?
• My child found my mother's package of Depends and asked why she wears grown-up diapers. What is the best way to handle this? Is honesty always the best policy?
• My girlfriend and I share the same last name. Will a DNA test show whether or not our child will have any defects?
• My daughter recently started seeing a psychologist. Is it best she see him alone, or is family therapy more appropriate, even if the problem revolves around school?
• What's the first thing you should do if your child gets bitten by a bug?
• Can the use of sippy cups cause delays in speech development?
• How do I know if my stair railings are safe?
• I've been diagnosed with secondary amenorrhea with no known cause. What steps should I take to better my chances to conceive?
• Is a baby safer in a seat or on your lap while flying?
• My 5-year-old niece will have bowel movements in her pants, but not in the toilet. Her parents recently divorced. Could this be psychological?
• One of my 4-year-old's friends told me his parents have a real gun in their home. What's the best way to handle this?
• My 17-month-old son gags himself. Should I be worried?
• Can play help develop speech and language skills?
• I know I'm supposed to talk, talk, talk to my toddler to help her develop her language skills. What are some ways I can do this?
• How do you know when you should take your child to the hospital?
• Do you have suggestions for talking to husbands or other adults who may not be compassionate about a child's bedwetting?
• Should I meet with my child's teacher more often?
• My 14-year-old daughter has emotionally matured faster than my 11-year-old son. Is this normal?
• My son likes to hit. I've tried everything to get him to stop. Any advice?
• What is the best way to ensure a child's safety in the backyard?
• Is it OK if I sometimes let my children play by themselves?
• What are your thoughts about allowing a 5-year-old to continue to sleep with his parents instead of her own bed in her own room?
• Why is "tummy time" so important for a baby?
• What is "parallel talking"?
• Is my 16-month-old twin son's constant whining and crying a sign that he is going to have psychological or emotional problems as he grows?
• My toddler uses gestures mostly to communicate. For example, he'll point if he wants his juice. How can I get him to use his words?
• How do we meet our toddler's nutritional needs when he's so picky?
• How do we meet our toddler's nutritional needs when he's so picky?
• My 8-year-old son still wets the bed and I don't want to give him medication. I've used the alarms and they don't work û he sleeps through them. Are there other things I can try?
• For how long does chicken pox remain contagious?
• How can I help my daughter feel safe even when I'm not
• I am raising my 8-month-old as a vegan. What can I do to ensure he's happy and healthy?
• Does raising bilingual toddlers delay their speech?
• My cousin and I nurse each other's children when we are babysitting them. Is this harming my child in any way?
• I did not breastfeed my first kid. I felt a bit guilty. If I breastfeed my second kid, can I also breastfeed my first kid who will be 1 1/2 years old? Will it be too late?
• Is it true that learning a foreign language at the preschool and toddler age is easier than for a middle school child?
• How can I help my child improve his balance?
• How do I know if my son is lifting too much weight?
• How do I get my 17-month-old to stop hitting other children?
• My 2 1/2-year-old was speaking so well and advanced for his age. In the past week he has really started stuttering and at the same time batting his eyes and doing odd neck jerking. What could be causing this?
• I am pregnant with my second child and would like to keep nursing my 20 month old. Is this possible?
• Is there a way to diagnose a child with ADD from a child that is just not disciplined?
• What causes some children to have a fear of using the toilet for a bowel movement?
• How can I discourage my daughter from wanting a baby at age 14?
• How can I minimize the jealousy one of my twins feels when they see the other twin in my lap?
• Is it OK to give a toddler Dramamine?
• My child is out of diapers but continues to wet the bed. Why are we still having the problem? How can we get this under control?
• I am pregnant with my second child and would like to keep nursing my 20-month-old. Is this possible?
• I didn't produce enough milk for my first child. Will that change with my second?
• How do I know which emergency room to take my child to?
• My daughter will turn 5 just in time to start kindergarten, but is extremely shy. Should I hold her back?
• What can I do to make a long car trip easier on my newborn?
• Can I put a pressure gate at the top of the stairs?
• What are some behavioral modification techniques for ADD?
• Should young children get the chicken pox vaccine?
• To my utter dismay I seem to love one of my twins more than the other. Can I make myself love them equally?
• Should young children get the Chicken Pox vaccine?
• I'm worried that my son is too small for his age. Could that change at some point in the future, or is growth rate pretty steady and predictable?
• Can a judge order me to express milk for court-ordered visitations? What if I cannot express milk?
• How often should I sterilize my baby's toys and rattles?
• What can cause stomach pain in children?
• I am pregnant with my second child and would like to keep nursing my 20-month-old. Is this possible?
• My 5-year-old daughter seems upset by my recent divorce and started wetting her bed. What can I do to help?
• My child plays with her food rather than eating it. What should I do?
• What should I do about my child's lisp?
• What are the risks and side effects of the flu shot?
• How can I increase "talking time" with my toddler to work on her language skills?
• My son starts preschool soon. I am having a hard time teaching him things he needs to know. He gets very frustrated. What should I do?
• Am I spoiling my baby?
• How can I help my daughter feel safe even when I'm notaround?
• My toddler doesn't seem interested in sitting and reading books, just play, play and more play. How can I work on speech and language skills if he won't sit still for reading time?
• I have a toddler who is 15 months old, adopted at 12 months. She has woken a few times early from her nap with symptoms that resemble night terrors. Please advise.
• How do you calm down your child when she won't quit smart mouthing you and you're a single mother?
• What should I look for in an organized physical activity program for my child?
• How can I keep my son, who has a cleft palate, on the right track in regards to speech?
• What are some signs of stress to look for in a child's behavior when dealing with the death of a family, friend or relative?
• Is it appropriate to spank my child who is under 1 year old?
• Will my baby have insurance when he is born?
• How can I keep my toddler safe and healthy at the pool?
• I think my child has a speech disability. What can cause this? I'm worried it's because of something I did during my pregnancy.
• When should we be concerned that my son is not talking? He is 20 months old.
• How do I talk with my daughter about her dating choices?
• I have a 14-month-old who continuously bites other kids at a home daycare every day. What can I do to help the situation?
• Where is a good place to find videotapes, CDs, etc., for teaching my child different languages?
• What is the best way to ensure children's safety in the backyard? A fence is not possible at this point. We live in a small suburb in a safe neighborhood, but I want to ensure my children's safety while playing.
• My 1 and a half year old daughter loves to hum. Can this be a symptom of anything?
• My 3 and a half-year-old frequently refers to himself in the third person. Should I be concerned?
• What can happen to a child taking Concerta who does not have an ADD/ADHD disorder?
• Should I have my daughter's warts removed?
• How can I help teach my 11-year-old daughter not to over exaggerate when something happens?
• How can I encourage social play for my 3-year-old at home?
• What will happen if a baby's skull is solid at birth and has never had a soft spot? Is there a reason for this?
• When it comes to speech issues, is there really a second, third or fourth child syndrome?
• Why does my child still wet the bed and what can I do about it?
• Can I take my newborn baby on a cruise?
• Can you use a child's educational fund or educational IRA for private schools before college? What about preschools?
• How long before I have a second child should I wean my first? Can he watch me nurse a second child without feeling jealous and left out?
• How can I get my baby to sleep more soundly?
• My son gets in trouble at preschool almost daily. How can I get him to cooperate at school when I'm not there?
• I have a 7-year-old child with ADHD. I have tried several methods, including reward systems, to get her to keep her room clean. Nothing seems to be working. Can you suggest something?
• I see spiders a lot in my house. If one bites my child, should I take her to the doctor?
• I've heard you should not give children Tylenol. Why?
• With Christmas coming up, I'm concerned with my 5-year-old's inability to share. Any suggestions?
• My nephew does not like to talk in front of the family. Any ideas on how to encourage him to speak up?
• I am afraid that my stepson's bedwetting is not due to immature signals between his bladder and his brain. Could his bedwetting be caused by laziness?
• If you find your daughter's diary and see things that worry you, should you confront her about it?
• What's the line between praising/encouraging and discipline when it comes to potty training?
• Could my 3-year-old's picking eating habits and drooling be related to his speech delays?
• What is the best way to punish a toddler?
• My 20-month-old son isn't talking yet, not even "ma ma" or "da da." At what point do I have him evaluated?
• How can I talk to my children about safety without scaring them?
• Are topical treatments like ICY HOT and BENGAY safe to use on a child?
• Are topical pain treatments safe to use for a child's knee and leg pain?
• Could my partnerų hospitalization have anything to do with my sonų bedwetting reoccurrence?
• How can I get my 2-and-a-half-year-old son to take medication?
• Do TV shows like Teletubbies have an influence on a preschooler's language?
• How can I help create a setting that will nurture a long lasting friendship between my two boys?
• When should my daughter start to talk?
• When should my daughter start to talk?
• I am flying to visit in-laws soon. Should I take my own car seat or is it OK to borrow my sister-in-law?s?
• What steps should "latch key" children take to be sure that they are not followed?
• My twin boys were premature. Do I go by their gestation age or their corrective age?
• How can I encourage my 10-month-old to drink from a cup? He seems interested, but can't seem to master it, so he gets frustrated.
• What can I do about my daughter's excessive talking in preschool?
• My preschooler asks all the time if he can sleep in the crib with his 1-year-old brother. Would this be OK?
• What is a trust fund and how does it work?
• My 3-year-old is always constipated. What can I do?
• What do you do when everyone in a child's life sees the signs of autism but the mom and dad are in denial?
• When should my child have her first dental exam?
• My son wants to wear a sweatshirt out to play when it is too cold. Am I overreacting?
• Now that it's colder, I'm concerned about my child being warm enough. Am I overreacting?
• Should children see the dentist more frequently and brush differently than adults?
• Should children see the dentist more frequently and brush differently than adults?
• I have a 3-year-old who does not sleep at night, is on the go all day, does not listen when I try to make him mind, throws things, does not get along with other kids and will not take time to eat or go potty. Could my child have ADHD?
• My 7-year-old still talks with a slight lisp. Should I consider speech therapy?
• When should you start speech therapy for a 3-year-old who occasionally says "w" instead of "r" and who has a slight lisp?
• How hard is it to adopt as a single mother?
• I am now going to try to concieve at the right time of the month, but can my worrying effect the conception process?
• If we confirm that my daughter has hearing loss, will she ever be able to speak clearly?
• My son enjoyed preschool, but now does not want to go."
• Do kids need the vitamins with extras (iron, some vitamin C, etc.)?
• I am expecting my second child. I am concerned about my weight but have little time to exercise. Do you have any suggestions?
• What is the Katie Beckett Waiver?
• My great granddaugthers, 9 and 8, wet the bed every night. What can we do to help them?
• What are the most common infections you see in the emergency room?
• How can I help my 8-year-old son focus more on what he's doing?
• I am afraid my child will get bitten by bugs, so I keep him inside. Do you have any tips for keeping kids safe from insects?
• Can you suggest any books on dealing with a child's disability?
• My son is trying to hold a fork all by himself. How can I teach him this skill? Any tips?
• I have boy twins. One stopped bedwetting since he was 2; the other one hasn't yet and he's almost 5! Is this normal for twins?
• How can I be more assertive about how I want my sitter to care for my child?
• My 11-year-old daughter will sometimes go a couple of weeks without wetting the bed, then turn around and wet the bed again every single night for the next two! It seems like one step forward, two steps back. Why does this happen?
• If stress delays a period, will ovulation be around 14 days after it, or will it be 14 days after the period should have normally started?
• Is pre-adoption counseling a favorable thing?
• How do I prepare my son for surgery?
• Do parents have the right to search their child's bedroom?
• How can I help my 5-year-old son through his anxiety after being separated from his twin at school?
• My 15-year-old son talks to me in "baby talk." Any thoughts?
• My child loves to jump. Does this help his development?
• When my children misbehave in public, I lose confidence in my parenting skills. Any advice?
• I walked in on my 7-year-old daughter in the bathroom fondling herself. What is the best way to approach this?
• What are some ways I can cook tofu so my toddler will eat it?
• How can I curb my 8-year old son's rude behavior?
• Where do we draw the line between not talking to strangers
• When traveling to a southern state, what type of bug repellant should I buy? I am concerned about West Nile."
• I'm 13 and pregnant. What should I do?
• My son's teacher told me that she sees characteristics of Asperger's disorder in him. My pediatrician says he's too young to make a diagnosis, but suspects ADD. What do you think?
• I am 35 years old. My husband seems to think that I am too old to be considering pregnancy again. Am I?
• My daughter is being bullied at her preschool. What can I do?
• My son’s teacher told me that she sees characteristics of Asperger's syndrome in him. My pediatrician says he’s too young to make a diagnosis, but suspects ADD. What do you think?
• My almost 5-year-old wets the bed. Should he see a doctor or is this normal?
• What should I do to properly inform my mature 8-year-old about sex?
• My 3-year-old, who has advanced language skills, has decided to talk like a baby. Besides telling him to talk like a big boy, what can I do?
• My 18-month-old twins seem jealous of each other at times. How should I handle this?
• My wife and I are separated, and she thinks I coddle our 4-year-old son too much. Is this a problem?
• My mom feeds foods like french fries and sherbet to my 10-month-old. Is this harmful?
• What are the signs of dehydration in babies and toddlers?
• How can I get my daughter to focus on her schoolwork?
• My 8-year-old is the youngest and tallest boy in his class.He does not have an aggressive bone in his body. I've encouraged him to play baseball and soccer, almost forcing him to finish the baseball season. Am I being too aggressive?
• My son is 7. His behavior is terrible. He likes to tell other children to hurt others. How can I curb his behavior?
• Does bedwetting have anything to do with my daughters' prematurity?
• Where do we draw the line between not talking to strangers and helping our neighbors?
• My son is 22 months old and says only two words. He has no interest in attempting any other language sounds and never mimics any words/phrases we use. Any advice?
• How can I ensure the safety of my children when traveling abroad?
• What should I expect when I take my baby to the hospital?
• Why does my son stay dry in GoodNites® Underpants, but have accidents without...?
• I am a single father. How do I talk to my 11-year-old son about sex?
• I'm living with a friend and his daughter. How am I supposed to cope with the daughter's attitude towards me?
• Other people have trouble understanding my 2-year-old. Should I be concerned?
• My daughter bites her nails. Should I be concerned?

• Do boys really talk later than girls?

• Are the straps on the car seat harness supposed to be above or below the child's shoulders?
• My kids don't want to eat breakfast before school. Is it really that important?
• I gave birth to a healthy baby at age 40 and now have a dermoid cyst. How much, apart from my age, will this affect my chances of having another child within a year?
• Do you have any tips on entertaining kids on long car trips?
• Is bedwetting a sleep disorder or is it related to bladder development?
• When will my toddler be able to bend over without falling over?
• I have boy twins. One stopped bedwetting since he was 2; the other one hasn't yet, and he's almost 5! Is this normal for twins? Should I wait longer before asking for medical help?
• My 20-month-old daughter is not showing any signs of wanting to potty train. How can I encourage her?
• We adopted our daughter at 12 months from another country. She is now 17 months old. When we brought her home, she had thrush and was treated. Why is she getting this thrush again?
• We have a 12-year-old grandchild that lives with us. We have done all that can be done to help him have dry nights. Any suggestions?
• My daughter (age 6) wets the bed after she's had a stressful day. She seems to be sleeping too deeply to wake herself to use the bathroom. Any ideas?
• When my 4-year-old daughter plays with her friend, also 4, one takes on the role as a bully. This has caused friction between our families. What can I do?
• My 3-year-old is scared of dogs. What should I do?
• My 3-year-old's behavior fluctuates daily in terms of mood and disposition. Is this normal?
• My 20-month-old is from a three-language household. Any advice?
• How can I work with my son's teacher to keep him from acting out at school?
• My 3-year-old began to stutter after her dad's national guard unit was activated. What should I do?
• Can snacks be a positive part of my child's diet?
• How do I let my child know that she should not be a follower?
• How much Halloween candy should I let my children consume and does sugar really cause hyperactivity?
• Is my 3-year-old son, who can't count to 5, dyslexic?
• My daughter is shy. Today her teacher asked if I was aware of her "emotional immaturity." What should I do?
• What advice would you have for parents who are dealing with bullying, whether it's their child doing the bullying, or being bullied?
• How can I make tofu so that my child will eat it?
• I am having cramps around my groin area. I have been wondering what it could be and what I can do about it.
• How does a speech pathologist work with infants with Down syndrome?
• How do I let my child know that she should not be a follower?
• How can I help my new girlfriend get over depression after giving up a baby for adoption?
• My son is 4 years and 9 months old and has been diagnosed with ADHD. His doctor wants us to try Strattera. Is this overkill?
• What’s an adoption homestudy?
• How can I help twin toddlers who refuse to speak?
• My husband doesn't seem to have any patience when it comes to potty training our son. How can I get him on board and get him to understand it's a long process that needs lots of positive energy?
• How can I teach my 3-year-old about racial diversity?
• I've noticed a tendency for stay-at-home moms to act as "the" parent and treat the dad as a babysitter. My brother is treated this way. Should I say something?
• Educationally, what should a 4-year-old be able to do?
• How can I help my 7-month-old feel more comfortable without being held constantly?
• How can I keep my 3-year-old occupied while I nurse her baby sister?
• My child loves being outside. How can I work on skills and enjoy the outdoors with him?
• I am traveling soon with my child who is constantly on antibiotics. I was told that pharmacists can give me a powdered form so that I can mix it if needed while away. Is this true for all medications?
• How can I help my autisitic child with his bedwetting, without medication?
• I want to wean my 13-month-old daughter because she can't sleep without nursing -- is she too young?
• Can not circumcising your baby put him at risk for urinary tract infections later in life?
• What type of shoe is recommended for first-time walkers?
• How can I make sure my kids get cardiovascular exercise?
• My baby is very colicky. Is there anything over-the-counter that I can give him that may help?
• My son has a fall birthday. How can I decide if he is ready to start kindergarten?
• My 3-year-old is terrified of the dark. What can I do to help her sleep alone at night?
• Is it OK for preschool-age children to drink high protein drinks for breakfast?
• When should I start to worry about my child's bedwetting?
• I am worried about having my 3-year-old sedated to have baby teeth removed. Should I be concerned?
• I'm carrying twins. Can I give birth vaginally? What are the risks?
• My 5-year-old has already had lice three times. I wash her hair every night. What could I be doing wrong?
• Is it normal for one of my 6-month-old twins, who was born at 35 1/2 weeks, to be developmentally delayed?
• My 8-year-old is scared to death of the dentist. How can I calm his fears?
• I have twins who need a little push in the self-confidence department. Any suggestions?
• How can I encourage my kids to be fit?
• What does it mean when a child has a sprain?
• My 20-month-old son has always twirled his hair or mine for comfort when he was tired. Should I be concerned?
• What psychological effects does a closed adoption have on the adoptee?
• I've noticed that my son sleeps with the covers completely over his head. Is this hazardous to his breathing?
• Do you know what I can do to assure that I will have breastmilk when my baby is born?
• My son is almost 5 years old , but can’t speak in full sentences. He’s been diagnosed with DVD. What else could be wrong?
• My son is almost 5 years old , but canŴ speak in full sentences. Heų been diagnosed with DVD. What else could be wrong?
• My toddler's balance is improving everyday! What activities can I do to reinforce this new skill?
• How does a child get pervasive development disorder?
• Is there any reason why a 5-year-old child should be seeing a chiropractor for fluid in her ears?
• What are the most serious childhood illnesses I should worry about with my child who is in daycare?
• What kind of services should an adoption agency offer post-placement?
• How can I work with my son's teacher to keep him fromacting out at school?
• How often should I sit my child on the potty and for how long at each sitting?
• Could breastfeeding my toddler be preventing pregnancy even though I am probably ovulating?
• Is appropriate to ask my sons if they have ever had homosexual feelings?
• How can I get my toddler to eat vegetables?
• How can I get my 18-month-old daughter to stop screaming?
• My wife and I are divorced and she has custody. Do I need any documentation to take the children on a vacation to Mexico?
• My toddler is already a couch potato. Should I be concerned, and what can I do about it?
• How do I help my fourth-grader take responsibility for her homework, room, etc.?
• How do preschoolers develop socially?
• I'm 7 months pregnant and breastfeeding my 10-month-old. When the baby is born, will I produce colostrum or will there just be regular breastmilk since I'm already nursing?
• How can I brush my 2-year-old's teeth when he won't let me? And should he be going to the dentist now?
• My 2-year-old is being bullied by her cousin. What should I do?
• I am 22 weeks pregnant with my second child and I've noticed a noticeable lack of strength in my triceps. Is this related to my hypothyroidism?
• How can I prevent colic in a newborn?
• How can I get my 5-year-old twin boys to eat normally? All they eat is cereal and biscuits and won't even try anything else.
• Do I need a passport for my toddler to travel to Canada from the United States?
• How can I help my fifth-grader develop better study habits?
• Is it too late to change doctors?
• My 11-month-old daughter has suddenly become very hard to get to bed. She screams and cries as if she is afraid. We have tried a night time ritual, and a night light, but nothing works. Any ideas?
• Is it too late to change doctors?
• How can I teach my daughter about good hygiene?
• When traveling a long distance by car, my husband will sometimes lean my daughter's car seat way back so she can sleep better. Is this safe?
• What are the red flags that signal a child may be dehydrated?
• My son was tested for autism, but I was told he has sensory integration (SI). In my search I've noticed Asperger's and SI behaviors are similar. What is the difference?
• I would like to ask my sister to surrogate a child for my partner and me. Any words of advice?
• When taking road trips with toddlers and preschoolers, is it better to schedule the bulk of the driving during sleeping times (naps or at night) or awake times?
• Is Strattera safe for a child with a heart murmur?
• I am still nursing my 38-month-old daughter and I want to go on until she weans herself. When should I expect this to happen?
• We are raising our son vegan. The only time he gets upset is at birthday parties where he sees other kids enjoying birthday cake/cupcakes. Any suggestions on how to handle this?
• What are the best exercises to do after delivery and how long should I wait to start?
• My son's lips get bright red and cracked. What causes this, and how can I prevent this?
• Should a child's savings be in the baby's name or in the parent's name?
• How old does my daughter have to be before I can take her swimming in a pool?
• How can I help my autistic son, one of triplets, establish a more regular sleep pattern?
• How can I help my 3-year-old son talk more to me?
• After giving birth, my daughter's placenta failed to come out. Is this normal?
• Should I wean my baby?
• What's the average weight for an 18-month-old?
• My best friend has offered to carry a child for my husband and me. Can we simply provide her with my husband's sperm?
• What's the best way to handle bloody noses?
• My daughter seems to have a cold that she just can't shake. Could it be allergies?
• My 11-month-old is about to get tubes in his ears. Is there anything
• Where can I go to find out how much it will cost to adopt internationally and what do I have to do to apply?
• What sort of things can we do to stay active as a family?
• My 5-month-old son wakes up every half-hour after 4 a.m. How do I get him out of this routine?
• How can I encourage my 4-year-old to write?
• How young is too young to put a child in a toddler bed?
• How can I get my nephew's parents to be more sympathetic about his bedwetting?
• My husband is encouraging our 1-year-old to have a favorite blanket and take it with him everywhere because he thinks it's cute. Do you recommend this?
• Would it be alright to put diapers on a 5-year-old autistic child who wets the bed?
• I sometimes feel guilty when I just let my children play and do not join in. Should I always participate in their playtime?
• One orthodontist wants my daughter to wear a mouthpiece before braces, and another says it can ruin her teeth. Who should I believe?
• What is the flu, or influenza?
• What are the benefits of strength training for children?
• I take care of my mother, who is incontinent, and my son. I am wondering how to explain to my son why I have to treat Grandma almost as another child (changing underpants, etc.)?
• My child dips everything in ketchup. Can this ruin a balanced diet?
• At what age should a child be able to stay dry throughout the night?
• At what age should a child be able to stay dry throughout the night?
• My nephew screams when he's given a bath.Do you have any suggestions on making bathtime more pleasant?
• I tried to enroll my child in a dance class, and after the first class, she just didn't want to go back. Is it OK to allow her to quit or is that setting a bad precedent?
• What should I look for in order to keep my child safe after a fall?
• Is it normal for my 31-month-old twin grandson to rarely talk, while his twin talks a lot?
• When should my daughter start wearing deodorant?
• We have a 7-year-old son who bites his hand and finger all the time. What is the best way to receive help?
• I love camping, but my wife doesn't. I'm really excited about taking our 7-month-old daughter camping with me for a few days, but we're a little anxious about her being away from Mom. Should we go?
• I've heard the term "expanding an utterance" in regards to helping my toddler develop language skills. What does this mean?
• Can a child eat too much lettuce?
• Will it be hard to position my baby for nursing if my breasts are large?
• How can I get my preschooler excited about vegetables?
• My 5-year-old son was diagnosed with mild/moderate autism and ADD. I can't control him, what should I do?
• My child refuses to eat without ketchup? Help! Is it better for him to eat ketchup-covered food than nothing for now?
• How can I help shape or rather re-shape my thighs and buttocks now that I have had my baby? I feel like I will never look the same again.
• I am pregnant with my second child and I'm extremely depressed. Is this normal?
• My 2-year-old has a very long, flexible tongue. Should I be concerned?
• Can you recommend some fun musical games I can play with my toddler?
• How can I model language for my toddler using "self-talk"?
• My 3-year-old has become very stubborn since the arrival of the new baby. Is this just a phase?
• My daughter is 9 and still wets the bed. Can I send her to sleep-a-way camp or would that be too embarrassing for her?
• Can you give me some tips for buying furniture?
• How can I help my baby learn that he is his own person?
• What is the most effective bowel management program for a child with spina bifida?
• I look after a 7-year-old child with Asperger's syndrome. He is very obsessive about a girl in his class at school. So much so that he does not like her to play with any other children, writes her letters and talks about her constantly. How do I handle this?
• My son withholds bowel movements to the point that I worry he will cause damage. How can I help?
• Can children be allergic to soy?
• What financial matters should be covered in a will?
• What can we do to encourage our 3-year-old twins and 2-year-old to sleep at bedtime and stay in their bed?
• How will HPV impact my baby and birth? Will I have to have a C-section?
• Can eating sweet potatoes or carrots make my child turn orange?
• What can I do to encourage my 16-month-old twin son to walk?
• My child has cerebral palsy. What will a speech language pathologist do for her?
• My 6-year-old often sees her 8-year-old cousin playing like she's having a baby, and doing CPR and French kissing her brother. Is this normal sexual curiosity?
• Are the "non-alcoholic" beverages considered alcoholic?
• Could stuttering be a sign of a neurological problem?
• My doctor prescribed my child Zithromax®. Can you tell me a little about this drug?
• Is it OK to feed my baby only solids when I am at work if I am breastfeeding her when I get home?
• My 9-year-old daughter often will come to tears before she will announce her need to use the bathroom. Is this common?
• How can I keep my negative feelings about men from affecting my sons?
• What are the symptoms of lead exposure?
• My daughter is pregnant, and both of the baby’s grandfathers want to be called the same name by the grandchild. Any advice on how to handle this?
• My sister says children should not go on cruises. Is she right?
• Can I ski during pregnancy?
• Can I ski during pregnancy?
• My child has head lice. How do I clean and disinfect my home to get rid of them?
• How can I stop my 4 year old from ignoring me?
• Our 18-month-old daughter has been a challenge since birth. She throws a tantrum for an hour or more, often out of the blue. Could she have a medical problem or social problem or is she a normal high-needs child turned toddler?
• Are sugared cereals unhealthy?
• Would the flu delay ovulation?
• How do I stop my 11-month old from biting me and everyone else?
• Would putting my son on the toilet after having something to drink help him to potty train?
• My 18-month-old was diagnosed with asthma. Should I install an air purifying system in my home?
• Can I give my children water with liquid cough and cold medicine?
• Can I give my children water with liquid cough and cold medicine?
• Should parents avoid sending their children to public schools?
• What would cause a 4-year-old to have grey hair? Could it be related to diet?
• How can I get my toddler involved in dance besides putting him in a class?
• A friend of mine told me I need to add words to my child's sentences. Why, and how do you do this?
• How do we respond to family when they tell us we are raising our child wrong?
• What can I do to help my son mature and communicate?
• How do I start familiarizing my 6 month old with books?
• Are elementary school-age children too young to have an eating disorder? What are signs to look for?
• What medications are available to treat pink eye?
• Which vegetables are the best for my picky eater?
• While my grandmother is undergoing radiotherapy treatment, should I keep my baby away?
• Is 2 too young to put a child in competitive sports?
• When my toddler gets a shot, can I numb the area with a patch or cream so he doesn't feel the pain?
• Can I ski during pregnancy?
• Can I take medication for motion sickness while breastfeeding?
• If one of us is a carrier of Trisomy 15, will we ever be able to have a child?
• I can't get my 5-year-old to stop swearing. What can I do?
• How can I get rid of the white bumps on my newborn's face?
• My son gets warts on his hand. Why is this happening, and is there anything we can do to prevent the reoccurrences?
• My 3-year-old son only says a few words. What should we do?
• I am anemic. What foods should I eat?
• Isn't vegetarianism a sign of an eating disorder? Will my child develop an unhealthy relationship with food?
• Our family's best friends are moving across the country. How can I help my kids cope?
• My child is 13 months old and is still not walking. I am very concerned since she has been able to walk with our help since she was 7 months old. Should I be worried?

• I try not compare my 3-year-old to other kids, but he seems really behind in terms of speech. What should I do?

• Can a child drink too much milk?
• My 5-year-old has been diagnosed with ADHD and is antisocial, destructive and has several phobias. What can I do to help him?
• How will childbirth affect my osteoporosis?
• I am afraid that my son will become more and more involved with an outcast group of friends, and he will end up being made fun of by the others. Can you help me?
• Are my kids being overstimulated with so many extra-curricular activities?
• Breastfeeding is the perfect food, so why do I have to feed my child solids before the age of 1?
• How can I encourage my 1-year-old to share?
• My 18-month-old refuses to call me Mommy. Why is he doing this?
• My daughter is in her eighth month, and is absolutely vicious toward everyone. Is this caused by depression?
• My toddler is not as talkative as the other children he is around that are the same age. Why?
• My daughter wasn't invited to a friend's party. What should I tell her?
• Where can I get help for a 4-year-old with speech problems?
• I have a 22-month-old avid nurser and am 6 weeks pregnant. Is it possible that I could be a case for miscarriage?
• My son is 17 months old, and he always has red cheeks. Is it dermatitis?
• My daughter is 31 months and has recently developed a fear of the dark. Other than a night light, what can I do to help her?
• My 2-year-old's best friend is moving away with his mom, while the father will continue to live across the street. How do I explain this to my child?
• Can Adderall XR be sprinkled on food?
• Is my 3-year-old just intimidated at school, or does he need to see a speech pathologist?
• How long can I continue step aerobics?
• How long can I continue step aerobics?
• How long can I continue step aerobics?
• How should I cook squash for my small child?
• My 4-year-old complains of stomach aches throughout the day. I am expecting a baby soon. Is this a normal reaction?
• When a child is allergic to peanuts is he usually allergic to other nuts as well?
• My 3-year-old daughter wets several times a week while my 5-year-old son has wet just about every night of his life. Does this mean that his case is more severe than hers?
• Are there any risks for a non-immunized child to go swimming in the local swimming pool?
• My husband and I regularly shoot handguns at a local range. We have just started trying to conceive our first child. I was wondering at what point should I stop shooting?
• How can I stop my older daughter from picking on her younger sister?
• What can I add to my toddler's oatmeal to make it a little more exciting without adding fat?
• What are the risks of having a VBAC?
• How can I stop my older daughter from picking on her younger sister?
• How should I pack frozen food to travel on an airplane?
• Two different orthodontists gave conflicting advice about my daughter's dental health -- which doctor should I trust?
• Can you suggest a game to help reinforce body part identification?
• How long can I continue step aerobics?
• My son is 8 months old and has been banging his head on the side of his forehead. What should we do?
• We are considering purchasing a trampoline with sides for our daughter who is almost 2 years old. Is this OK?
• How can I stop my older daughter from picking on heryounger sister?
• Will breastfeeding affect my husband’s sexual view of me?
• My husband thinks that our 18-month-old daughter should be verbally asking for what she wants. She will point and make sounds at the things that she wants. Can you help?
• My child bruises very easily. Can a bruise be so bad that you should see a doctor?
• Can you recommend any activities to get my toddler moving?
• What's the difference between primary and secondary infertility?
• My daughter dips her food items in ketchup, but my son covers his food in a mound of ketchup. Should I allow this? How much should I allow him to eat?
• How can I get my 2-year-old child to eat?
• I've seen plaque rinses and ant-cavity washes. Is it wise to use a product like this?
• My 8-year-old son wets the bed but is embarrassed that he can't wear regular underwear to bed. How do you let your kids know it's nothing to be embarrassed about?
• My 6-year-old constantly wets the bed at night. I've tried using an alarm, which worked at first, but now he sleeps through it. What should I do?
• Will using a co-sleeper make it difficult to get my baby to sleep in her own crib later?
• What could be causing my 2 1/2-year-old's back pain?
• How can a father be more involved in his infant's life?
• When will I get to hold my baby for the first time?
• How can I deal with my anger toward my son's behavior?
• My baby's head is very flat from sleeping on his back (as recommended by doctors). Can having a flat head lead to developmental difficulties? Will the flatness go away once he is old enough to sit up or sleep on his side?
• Can you recommend a book on train travel? We're thinking of taking a train trip, but don't know the first thing about it.
• How can I help my son to be more motivated to excel?
• How can I help my son to be more motivated to excel?
• How can I accept my 12-year-old stepdaughter after she has made horrible, untruthful accusations?
• We live in New Orleans, and since Hurricane Katrina my daughter has gained 50 pounds. What should I do?
• My son is experiencing daytime and nighttime wetting. What can I do?
• At what age do most newborns develop or show signs of colic?
• At age 37, is amniocentesis really necessary?
• How can I prepare my 3-year-old for our family vacation so we all have a good time?
• My baby has extra digits on both hands. Is that common?
• My son broke up with his college girlfriend and the mother of his child. Do I have a right to contact her and ask to be involved in my grandbaby's life?
• I want to talk to my son about a girl he likes. My husband says I shouldn't. Who's right?
• How will I ever get back into the groove of exercise after my baby is born?
• Why does my toddler have such bad balance?
• I was told there is a relationship between ADHD, enlarged adenoids and enuresis. Can you confirm this?
• Can breastmilk be used as a topical treatment for infections?
• Can used breast pumps be sterilized enough to be completely safe for my child?
• Should my child get the chickenpox vaccine?

• My 4-year-old is in speech therapy, but we have lost our insurance. What should I do?

• When can I feed my baby juice?
• My son has just turned 4 and is unable to draw any recognizable figures and shows little interest in trying. What are some fun activities we can do to spark his interest?
• Should I continue giving my 12-month-old a nap even if he resists?
• When can I expect my child to lose his first tooth?
• When can I expect my child to lose his first tooth?
• I have heard about this pill that prevents a period from happening all year long. Is that safe? Will it mess up my chances of conceiving a child when I am ready to?
• Our son is hanging out with someone we don't approve of -- what shall we do?
• What are the benefits of strength training for my already very athletic son?
• What can you tell me about azoospermia?
• My daughter is lisping after a mouth injury. When can we expect her speech to return to normal? Should we get her help?
• What is the difference between autism and spectrum disorder?
• My niece may need speech therapy. Who can I contact to get this help for her?
• My daughter is one of the last to be picked up at her preschool, and she is always crying when I get there. What can I do?
• At age 42, what pregnancy problems or complications can I expect?
• I love playing catch with my toddler. Besides fun, what benefits do kids get from throwing?
• What is the main cause of birth marks?
• How soon should I schedule my first prenatal appointment?
• Our 16-year-old son left home after an argument with his dad -- what should we do?
• Help! My son has been singled out by the class bully? How can I help discourage this?
• Can you recommend your favorite baby food cookbooks?
• Why is my baby's emotional development important?
• My 16-month-old daughter just got her first two teeth two months ago. Shouldn't she have more teeth?
• My ex-wife and I disagree on how to raise our 12-year-old daughter. What should I do?
• Is it OK for my 4-year-old to do taped aerobics with me?
• My 3-year-old grandson with PDD/NOS takes a long, late-afternoon nap. If we wake him, he screams and cries for the rest of the evening. Is this normal?
• Could a cold or flu affect my luteal phase?
• My 4-year-old daughter recently started preschool and she won't play on the playground with the other kids during recess. How can I help her want to participate?
• My 14-month-old son is allergic to cheese, yogurt and milk. What should I put in his diet to replace cow's milk?
• My 1-year-old has started to say two-syllable words such as "ma ma," "da da," "ba ba" and "boo boo." What are some techniques to increase his vocabulary?
• Whom can I turn to for breastfeeding support?
• We have an open adoption agreement with our son's birthparents. We have a meeting coming up, and I am wondering how I should handle her hostility.
• Any suggestions on how to get my toddler to try new foods?
• What should I do to help my home-schooled 11-year-old not feel so lonely or desperate for friendships?
• My 3-year-old daughter walked in her sleep last night. Should I be concerned?
• How will uterine prolapse affect later pregnancies?
• My child loves green vegetables. What nutrition is she getting from them?
• My 3-year-old is hard to understand and sometimes uses the wrong word. For example, he says "my" instead of "I." Should I be concerned?
• Is it safe to have anesthesia for surgery during pregnancy?
• My 2-year-old twin girls only say a very few words and talk to each other all the time, but no one else can understand them. Do you have any suggestions or words of wisdom?
• My niece has continually had head lice for almost two months now and I am due to have my baby in about two weeks. Can my baby get lice from her holding him?
• Is it unusual for a 6-month-old not to sit up by himself or roll over?
• What's an exercise I can do to get in shape and have a little fun with my baby?
• What are the dangers of giving young children caffeine?
• It's been 11 years since my last healthy pregnancy. Why we are having so many difficulties?
• What foods should be eaten or avoided to ease my grandchild's eczema?
• What should I know about the chicken pox vaccine?
• My 4-year-old runs away from me when I pick him up from preschool. How do I handle this?
• My 2-year-old eats all the time. Is this OK?
• Does frying take away the nutritional value of vegetables?
• My 3-year-old son is experiencing horrible separation anxiety. What can I do?
• What are the speech milestones for 24- to 36-month-olds?
• What foods should be eaten or avoided to ease my grandchild's eczema?
• Can a 5-year-old really get braces?
• My 5-year-old daughter hasn't even lost a baby tooth, but my dentist wants her to see an orthodontist. Can children this young really get braces?
• I think my milk has dried up. If it has, should I continue to nurse my 4-year-old or should I make an effort to stop?
• What should we do if we suspect our 3-year-old son has ADHD?
• How can I help my baby stay interested in the task at hand during a nursing session?
• I've been feeling a little down after giving birth to my son. The outdoors always makes me feel better. Can I take my son on a nature hike?
• Is it premature to diagnose a 3-year-old with ADHD?
• I am pregnant with my fifth child. What are some things I can do quickly that will help keep my body toned?
• My 33-month-old says "me" instead of "I." Is this normal?
• How should I treat my child's flu symptoms?
• My 8-year-old son has ADD. What can you tell me about a syrup called Melotone?
• My 4-year-old son had tubes in his ears and does not pronounce some of his letters well. How can I help him?
• I plan on delivering my third child c-section. Is it wise to look into a doula?
• Can I nurse my baby too often?
• How can I engage in meaningful play with my child?
• I am pregnant after a massive breast reduction. Should I try to breastfeed this child?
• My toddler has tons of toys. Can you tell me any clever ways to store them so they're not the focal point of the room?
• My daughter and my husband have always had a really good relationship. But tonight, when he came home from work, she took one look at him andstarted screaming (she is only 5 months old). I am really upset about this and I hope you have some insight?
• What clothing and other gear should I wear while biking?
• How harmful is trying a cigarette for the first time at ages 9 to 12?
• I worry that I don't have that mother-baby bond with my twins. Is there something I can do to ensure they know I love them?
• My 2-year-old nephew does not say more than 10 words. What could be the problem?
• Can a fortified soy milk provide the same nutrition as whole milk for a 1 year old?
• My 4-year-old throws tantrums about wanting an ear piercing. What should I do?
• How can I help a child adjust to wearing glasses?
• My 20-month-old daughter (one of twins) is making herself throw up by sticking her finger down her throat in order to get Mommy and Daddy to return to her room. How do we address this?
• My daughter and my husband have always had a really good relationship. But tonight my 5-month-old cried every time he looked at her. Help!
• My 5-year-old has no interaction with her friends or teachers. Should I be concerned?
• Can the MMR vaccination cause autism?
• My 3-year-old cannot sleep because he's worried about ghosts and monsters. What can I do to help?
• What should we pack with us when we travel to pick up our 6-week-old adopted son?
• I've heard that vitamins containing iodine can be harmful. Is this true?
• Is there a nutritional supplement to relieve my 5-year-old's leg cramps (growing pains)?
• My 3-year-old echoes what I say to her rather than coming upwith original thoughts. Should I be concerned?
• I had day time surgery for milk clog after my first son was born. I am seven months pregnant with my second baby. Can I breastfeed my second baby? Will I produce enough milk from the breast that had surgery done for milk clog?
• My l0-year-old granddaughter's life lacks discipline when she is at her mother's house. Is it possible that this amounts to child abuse or at least neglect?
• At what point should I become worried about my 4-year-old son's aggression and hyperactivity?
• Should I force my daughter to fly even though she is very scared?
• At what age can a child be tested for allergies?
• My wife needs to wean our 5-month-old as soon as possible. Do you have any tips?
• How much should I exercise to be conservative now that I am pregnant?
• What advice would you have for parents who are dealing with bullying, whether it's their child doing the bullying or being bullied?
• I have been told by many that using steroids is not good for my child and long-term problems may result. Is this true?
• Can you tell me about RhoGam?
• I don't want my 14-year-old to get pregnant and get lost under the responsibility that goes with it. How can I get that through her thick head?
• My son is 5 and we where told that he needed to have his four top teeth pulled and some nerve work done or caps. Is this the right thing to do?
• My daughter and my husband have always had a really good relationship.But tonight, when he came home from work, she took one look at him andstarted screaming (she is only five months old). I am really upset about this and I hope you have some insight?
• My 3-year-old enjoys dipping foods in yogurt, ranch dressing and other types of dips. What are some different, healthy items for him to dip?
• When should I start taking folic acid and does it build up in my system before it works?
• How can I help my new girlfriend get over depression after giving up a baby for adoption?
• What are the risks of Strep B infection?
• What is the best way to supplement expressed breast milk with formula for a baby with bilaterial cleft lip and palate?
• Is free play an important part of childhood?
• Should I wait to tell my son about his complicated adoption until he is 18?
• My 11-year-old is very high strung and yells at me that she wants to live with her dad. What should I do?
• My son is about to have surgery. What efforts do hospitals take to stop the spread of germs?
• What is "modeling language"?
• I already had one fast birth -- will number two be faster?
• How can I protect my sons from my soon-to-be ex-wife's drinking and anger?
• My 2 1/2-year-old daughter's father died recently. I am unable to console her. What do you advise?
• What are the effects smoking has on breastfeeding?
• How will depression affect my unborn child?
• My 5-year-old son is very pigeon-toed. Should I be concerned?
• We're at a loss over disciplining my teen stepdaughter. What should we do?
• Can I use ankle weights to increase the level of my workout?
• I apparently have a foremilk-hindmilk imbalance. Is there anything I can do?
• Why is my 26-month-old daughter having nightmares?
• What is the best way to handle toddler biting? Should I bite him back?
• What are the warning signs that my baby may have a developmental delay?
• Should parents speak "baby talk" to their preschoolers?
• What are my options for becoming pregnant after my tubes have been cut?
• We just transitioned our 3-year-old, who spoke mostly a foreign language, into an English-speaking preschool and are concerned because she is not talking to her teachers or peers. What should we do?
• What is Central Auditory Processing Disorder?
• Does beer help stimulate milk production?
• How can parents encourage children to get involved in sports?
• We just found out that our son has a severe peanut allergy. What other names are used to label products that may contain peanuts?
• Could the bump in my wife’s armpit be a blocked milk duct?
• Is Clomid right for me, even though the ovulation kit shows that I ovulate every month?
• I recently divorced. What things can I do to make sure my kids adjust and do not have problems?
• How can I make the idea of going to kindergarten easier for my preschool students?
• My 8-year-old daughter has been invited to a slumber party. One of the girls invited had lice recently. Is it OK to let my daughter go?
• My son, Justin, is now 11 years old and is still wetting the bed. I am willing to do anything possible for my son's self-esteem. What can I do?
• How can I get my two children to play better together and share?
• Are there any hotels that offer activities to keep children entertained so the parents can have a break?
• My 22-month-old son pinches, hits and scratches himself. What should I do?
• Can I kickbox while pregnant?
• How can I help my 1 and a half-year-old socialize more?
• My baby is not here yet, but I am already anticipating hearing him say "da da." At what age can I expect this?
• A child in my daycare cries often at minor instances and demands that his mother be called to get attention. How can I get him to stop creating situations where he feels that he needs to lose control?
• I know play can help develop all sorts of skills, including language. What is the best time to play with a child?
• Are too many antibiotics, given too often, bad for my baby?
• My 3-month-old is showing signs of habitual thumb-sucking. I see this as a bad habit. How can I discourage this?
• Can you emotionally damage a baby with the things you say?
• I instantly start rocking, swaying and moving when I hold my baby. Does this help with my baby's development?
• My 3-month-old granddaughter cries every evening. What could be causing it?
• How common is it to have more than one child in the home with ADD?
• My 11-year-old son sometimes explodes emotionally. What can I do to help him?
• Will tooth damage caused by a pacifier correct itself?
• What types of understanding and communication skills should an almost 3-year-old have?
• I am teaching my 3-year-old Swedish, German and English all at once. Is this OK?
• How is the death of a family pet best explained to a 3-year-old?
• How do I keep my 3 1/2-year-old twins in their beds at night?
• My 10-month-old is allergic milk, casein, egg white, whole egg and peanuts. Can you recommend any cookbooks?
• My 5-year-old still uses a pacifier. What should I do?
• Can I have a glass of wine or a beer for my 21st birthday?
• Can antidepressants affect my baby?
• What is RSV and is there a vaccine for it?
• I am having a baby but a surrogate mom is carrying the child. Can I still breastfeed? How?
• Can a 7-month-old be taught to latch on and nurse?
• My 4-year-old has trouble with words beginning with "S." Is this normal?
• How should I tell my son about his paternity?
• My 4 year-old son has been diagnosed with PDD-NOS. Should we be concerned?
• Should strength training be a solo regimen for kids or a family affair?
• How can I get my two children to play better together and share?
• What is a lisp?
• Should I massage my breasts to prepare for breastfeeding? Can that cause premature labor?
• How often should I check my daughterų hair for nits?
• I am having my tubes tied after giving birth. How will the nursery handle my breastfed baby during my surgery?
• My daughter's birthday theme is Sesame Street. Any recipe ideas?
• Why is the quality of adult interaction so important for a baby's emotionaldevelopment?
• I've heard that a woman who is breastfeeding is already predisposed to getting breast cancer. Is this true?
• What are some tips or advice about making my first vacation with my step daughter a success?
• Why is the quality of adult interaction so important for a baby's emotional development?
• What are the best sources of iron?
• My 6-year-old still wets the bed every night. Will she outgrow this?
• Is there anything I can do now as I'm getting bigger to work on my legs?
• Is there anything I can do now as I'm getting bigger to work on my legs?
• My 12-year-old and 10-year-old have the hardest time getting along. What can I do?
• My 6-year-old still wets the bed every night. Will she outgrow this?
• Is there anything that I can do to increase my chance of having a girl?
• My son is severely allergic to dairy. Is it OK to give TUMS as a calcium supplement? He is almost 3 years old.
• What effect does being on antibiotics on a daily basis have on small children?
• How can I get my 22-month-old son to feed himself?
• I feel my 11-year-old daughter needs to see a therapist, but my wife thinks I'm overreacting. What should we do?
• Is there anything I can do now as I'm gettingbigger to work on my legs?
• My 3-year-old still requires a bottle at night and at naptime. How can I wean him?
• My 4-year-old has a hard time showing empathy/sympathy towards others. What can I do?
• My daughter is acting scared of growing up. Is that bad?
• Should I wean my daughter before I go away for a week?
• Should I keep my hair long?
• How do we deal with our 16-year-old daughter’s lying and deceiving behavior?
• How do we deal with our clinically depressed teen's lying and deceiving behaviors?
• My 12-month-old son still wakes up two or three times a night and has difficulty settling himself down to sleep again. I don't believe in the "cry it out" approach. What should I do?
• What is the opinion on an infant's spending time away from Mom on an overnight basis so Dad can have time and equal opportunity to bond with Baby?
• How can I end the battles over curfew?
• My husband says nursing negatively impacts his relationship with the baby. What should I do?
• My 11-month-old son is a picky eater and is losing weight. What can I do?
• Should I be concerned that my 13-year-old daughter doesn't have any close friends?
• I have two middles names picked out for my baby that I love. They both go so well with the first name. Can I use both?
• What kind of food do children prefer, and what is the biggest influence on their taste preference? Or is it from birth?
• My newborn refuses to take my breast. I'm giving him expressed milk now, but I'd like some advice on getting him back to my breast."
• I don't want to push my stepdaughter away, but she is irritating me beyond words. What can I do?
• I have a 3-year-old child with PDD-autism. He refuses to use the potty. Any suggestions?
• What is a low-lying placenta and is it a problem?
• My daughter does not have a long enough attention span to sit still at a meal and fill up. How do I get her to eat enough during the day so that she doesn't eat in the middle of the night and is she getting enough nutrients from the combination of adult food and three bottles of Isomil a day?
• How can a 10-year-old girl, a model daughter and A-student, turn into a rebellious, defiant, disobedient girl?
• I read in my 10-year-old's diary that she is looking at porn on the Internet. What should I do?
• Is there a speech development problem if twin boys (28 months old) are not speaking except in one- and two-word phrases? Is lack of parental involvement to blame?
• My periods are shorter now that I've gotten off the pill. Is this any reflection of my fertility?
• My 13-month-old daughter gets mad when I hug or kiss my husband. Please give me advice.
• When do we tell him of circumstances surrounding his adoption – that we are his grandparents, and his sister is actually his birth mother? HOW do we tell him?
• How do I handle misbehavior in my 10-year-old stepdaughter?
• My 3-year-old son has a hard time going back to class after being on the playground. What can I do?
• I feel very strongly that newborns DO NOT need to have water. How can I make sure the hospital staff will respect my wishes in this matter?
• I was just wondering how old I have to be to meet my birthparents.
• Is it normal to feel anxiety and sorrow when thinking of my youngest child leaving the nest?
• How can I take care of a family consisting of two ADD children, an almost always gone husband, and a newborn baby, and be able to recover from the birth without going insane, or hurting myself physically because I have no outside help, and being forced to be more active than I should be in my postpartum weeks?
• Do you think my daughters bad dreams are a normal part of childhood or a byproduct of the adoption?
• My wife is breastfeeding, which makes me happy, but sad at the same time. What other ways can I get involved that help with bonding?
• My 6-year-old son throws temper tantrums and when I try to talk to him, he either laughs or cries. What can I do to stop this behavior?
• How can I prevent my newborn from being infected with lice?
• I am pregnant with twins, but my 16-year-old is not happy. Do you have any advice?
• Is TV really that bad for children? Should I really be concerned?
• What are the early warning signs of dyslexia?
• My 10-week-old still isn't smiling much. In fact, she's pretty non-interested in social interaction. Should I be concerned?
• What are double ovum twins?
• My 3-year-old eats very few foods and will not try new things. What can I do?
• How can I best prepare my children for our upcoming move?
• I have a 12-year-old girl who trashes her room. She does not want to keep it clean. Any advice?
• What are some tips for weaning a 20-month-old who shows no signs of giving up breast milk?
• How accurate are those cost projections for raising a child?
• My son wets the bed. My strategy is to try and ignore it so I don't embarrass him. My friend does the opposite, and is constantly saying encouraging things to her bedwetting daughter. Which is the best approach?
• What exactly is puberty?
• I don't have health insurance. How can I pay for my delivery?
• What discipline measures can I take to correct a 12-year-old child‘s bullying behavior towards his younger siblings?
• My mother-in-law is interfering with my role as a father. What should I do?
• How can I keep my child's life balanced with play, school and other activities?
• How can I get my 13-year-old to stop drinking alcohol and smoking?
• How should I wean my 22-month-old son? Quickly or slowly?
• My 18-year-old is doing drugs and drinking. I made him leave the home. Should I let him back or make him face the decision that he made on his own?
• My four-year-old has been in speech therapy for almosta year.He has improved a lot, but still can't put more thantwo words together. Any advice?
• Our 16-year-old daughter had sex with a 20-year-old boy. What should we do?
• My husband and the father of the children passed away two years ago after a long battle with cancer. How do I move on with my life and happiness without compromising my children's?
• Should I take my athletic child to a chiropractor?
• How are Staph infections transmitted and how can Iprevent them?
• How do I ensure that I don't gain unhealthy pounds when I get pregnant?
• Why should physical activity start early in life?
• My baby is on her back a lot. Can this cause any problems?
• Are there any foods I should avoid while breastfeeding?
• How does a doula help with breastfeeding? Isn't that what a lactation consultant is for? Do they do different things?
• Could my son have SPD? What sort of testing is done to find out?
• Where can I find breast shells? Will they help with flat nipples?
• Are there any foods I should avoid while breastfeeding?
• Can you tell me about the most common prescriptions given to children?
• Can I exclusively breastfeed my 6-month-old son for the first 12 months?
• My 16-year-old son left home. What would make a child from a loving Christian home leave to sleep on someone's couch?
• If my nipples are leaking, does that mean I'm pregnant?
• My wife and I just brought our second child home yesterday. She is breastfeeding. How do we keep him awake to breastfeed the entire time? He's wet one diaper in the last 12 hours -- is he getting enough to eat?
• If my nipples are leaking, does that mean I'm pregnant?
• I am in the best shape of my life. How can I maintain that during pregnancy?
• My new husband had a vasectomy and is considerably older than me. What is the first step that we should take in order to find out if we are able to have children together?
• My 11-year-old still sucks his thumb. What can I do about this?
• Am I being over protective? Should I let my 18-year-old daughter stay overnight when she visits her 23-year-old boyfriend?
• I am in the best shape of my life and want to know how to maintain that during pregnancy?
• How can I get my 8-week-old son to take a bottle?
• I'm 17 and pregnant. What do I do, and how do I tell my family?
• Can you recommend any books to keep kids entertained while traveling?
• My 3-year-old says all the time that he does not like his baby brother, who is 4 months old. What should I do?
• How can we assure my 10-year-old stepson of his security so he will sleep in his own bed?
• How will I be able to tell when I am ovulating?
• I'm worried about my daughter, who has toxemia due to pregnancy. The swelling is still there, and depression is setting in. What can I do?
• My 13-year-old daughter is almost impossible to live with. Please tell me how to handle a child like this.
• I need to leave my 8 1/2-month-old, breastfed daughter with her grandparents while we take a trip. How can I eliminate night time nursings, since her grandparents can't provide this kind of nurturing while we are away?
• After nine years of using no birth control and having more tests done than anyone can imagine, why are we still not parents?
• Is there a safe way to have twin toddlers share a twin bed?
• My baby refuses to take bottles of breastmilk while I am at work – what can we do?
• Is it too late to begin nursing a 1-week-old baby?
• How high should I let my heart rate get when exercising?
• I'd like to try to establish a milk supply before my scheduled Cesarean section. Can you advise me on how to go about this?
• How high can your heart rate get when exercising?
• I was a teenage parent at 15. How can I prevent my 12-year-old daughter from exploring sexual things right now?
• How can I help my 4-year-old twins, who are very attached to me, have a great experience at preschool?
• What can I do to prevent lead exposure?
• Our 15-year-old daughter can't seem to stop following her urges and lying to avoid consequences. Is this normal teenage behavior?
• My new baby is very fussy and not sleeping well, which is getting my wife, who is recovering from her C-section, frazzled. How can I help my wife muster the stamina to make it through this time?
• Are there any laws pertaining to pumping breast milk at your place of employment?
• My daughter is telling terrible lies. What can I do?
• I am having a difficult time breastfeeding. Can you help?
• Do you have suggestions on how to start an adoption support/play group?
• My 15-year-old son incurred a $1,000 home phone bill. What should I do?
• How do I help my 10-year-old feel secure away from home?
• My daughter is telling terrible lies. What can I do?
• Do I have to eat vegetables and fruit all the time to nurse successfully?
• What kind of support and information do teenagers need to breastfeed successfully?
• How can I encourage my daughter to feel comfortable with her body?
• My 14-year-old son says that his friends think I am too strict because I won't let him be in cars or stay out late. Am I too strict?
• Is there a way to guarantee that I will be 2-months pregnant by December?
• Is it okay if I pump and then breastfeed my baby that way instead of directly from the breast?
• My baby's breech. What are my options?
• What types of insect repellants are safe for my child?
• When can I tell my kids about sex?
• My toddler is a very picky eater and tends to eat a lot of convenience foods. Can you suggest any kid-friendly, healthy alternatives?
• I will be traveling over 1000 miles in a car with a 3-year-old. Any ideas on how to make this a fun trip for her?
• I have an 11-year-old who is really out of control. He wants for nothing. What can more can I do?
• I think I am afraid to breastfeed. What should I do?
• How dangerous is caffeine during pregnancy?
• What is postpartum depression and how can it be avoided?
• How dangerous is caffeine during pregnancy?
• I trust my 16-year-old son, and I think that it's OK for him to go out on Fridays and Saturdays until 4 a.m. Am I out of my mind for giving my son that much credit and trust?
• We are adopting our nephew who is a shaken baby survivor. Do you have any suggestions for potty-training?
• My 14-year-old is going back on a deal we made. What am I supposed to do?
• I've replaced the evening feeding with formula. Is there anything I should do to assure my breast milk supply for the rest of the day?
• My 18-year-old's personality has drastically changed and counseling efforts have so far failed. What should I do?
• How can I help my daughter to be less impulsive and more empathetic?
• How do I get my 11-year-old and my 5-year-old to stop fighting every minute of the day?
• How do I talk to my 9-year-old about Jamie Lynn Spears' pregnancy?