High Functioning: Tween

267 articles
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Gifted Children and Unfair Responses

S.J. asks from Wichita

I don't understand why some people get so offended if a person says, "my child is gifted", or why anyone should feel like they should keep it to themselves if they ar...

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Depression with Baby

H.F. asks from Seattle

Can some please tell me if it's normal to be depressed about routines that your child gets you into. Is it normal to feel sheltered with a baby in your life and restr...

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How Do You Know When to Test for ADD or ADHD

C.M. asks from St. Louis

Hi, I am very frustrated with my 8 1/2 yr old son. I don't know if he just is stubborn and doesn't want to listen to me, or if something is wrong as far as his atte...

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6 Month Old Screaming/screetching for Hours at Night

A.D. asks from Portland

I'm not quite sure where to begin, except to say that I'm very tired and distressed about my 6 month-old's apparent sleep problem. He is our second child and I now k...

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Should I Hold Back on Kindergarten a Year or Not?

P.L. asks from San Diego

My son will be 5 this week and have him set up to start kindergarten in August. I just have been having this nagging feeling like I should not start him this year. Le...

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My 4 1/2 Mo Old Is Weaning Himself

K.C. asks from Phoenix

I have a 4 1/2 mo old boy. Since he was born I did not make enough milk and was told to supplement with formula. I work full time and have a long commute, so I don't ...

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Opinions on Vaccines

K.P. asks from Portland

I would like to know what others think about vaccinations. My two year old is current with her shots. My four month old is ready for his second set of shots. And I'm ...