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Growth and Development
Questions:
- My 6-year-old still wets the bed every night. Will she outgrow this?
- When can I tell my kids about sex?
- How do I prepare my son for surgery?
- How can I best prepare my children for our upcoming move?
- Is my daughter's grieving process normal?
- My daughter wasn't invited to a friend's party. What should I tell her?
- Could my 7-year-old daughter be entering puberty?
- What can I do to help my daughter overcome shyness?
- 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?
- How can I start teaching my 5-year-old about money in a way he can understand?
- My 7-year-old still talks with a slight lisp. Should I consider speech therapy?
- Why do so many children in daycare have emotional and behavioral problems?
- 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?
- Why should physical activity start early in life?
- My child loves to jump. Does this help his development?
- How can I help my child improve his balance?
- My son is quite short for his age. My doctor wants to X-ray his growth plates. What are growth plates?
- My son's ears stick out. He has asked me about having them "fixed." Can you guide me?
- Is free play an important part of childhood?
- My daughter obsesses about her weight. How can I keep this from affecting her self-esteem?
- I know play can help develop all sorts of skills, including language. What is the best time to play with a child?
- Would karate be a good option for my twins?
- My twins have motor skill delays. What sport or activity would be good for them?
- I have twins who need a little push in the self-confidence department. Any suggestions?
- What causes a lisp?
- What should I do about my child's lisp?
- What can parents do to enrich a child's language skills?
- Every other word out of my daughter's mouth seems to be "like." It drives me nuts! What can I do about it?
- I've been told my daughter uses too many "filler words." What does this mean?
- My son says "um" a lot when talking. Any tips on getting him to stop?
- My kids are couch potatoes. All they want to do is watch TV. What can I do?
- Can you recommend some fun musical games I can play with my child?
- What are the benefits of strength training for children?
- What are the benefits of strength training for my already very athletic son?
- I sometimes feel guilty when I just let my children play and do not join in. Should I always participate in their playtime?
- Can play affect a child's personality?
- I've been hearing a lot about brain research and how important movement is to brain development. Is this true?
- How do I talk to my 9-year-old about Jamie Lynn Spears' pregnancy?



