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October 2008 - Volume 7, Issue 2
The Best Sports for Your Child
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September 2008 - Volume 7, Issue 1
Starting a New School: Learning the Ropes and Forming Friendships
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June 2008 - Volume 6, Issue 10
Indicators of Independence
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May 2008 - Volume 6, Issue 9
Defining Dyslexia
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April 2008 - Volume 6, Issue 8
Helicopter Parenting
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March 2008 - Volume 6, Issue 7
Self-Injury: Definitions and Descriptions
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February 2008 - Volume 6, Issue 6
Fathers: A Crucial Ingredient in Academic Success
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January 2008 - Volume 6, Issue 5
Girls and ADHD
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December 2007 - Volume 6, Issue 4
Understanding Childhood Obesity
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November 2007 - Volume 6, Issue 3
Tuning In To Your Child's Temperament
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October 2007 - Volume 6, Issue 2
The Parent-School Collaboration: Foundations of Positive Behavioral Support
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September 2007 - Volume 6, Issue 1
Helping Your College-Bound Children: A Guide for Parents
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June 2007 - Volume 5, Issue 10
The Impact of Media and Television on Children
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May 2007 - Volume 5, Issue 9
Affluenza: Is the Wealthy Kid a Healthy Kid?
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April 2007 - Volume 5, Issue 8
Managing Childhood Asthma
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March 2007 - Volume 5, Issue 7
How Parents Can Facilitate Social Success for Their Children
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February 2007 - Volume 5, Issue 6
How to Get Your Child and Teen Involved in the Community
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January 2007 - Volume 5, Issue 5
Sleeping Disorders
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December 2006 - Volume 5, Issue 4
Substance Use and Abuse in Teens: A Guide for Parents
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November 2006 - Volume 5, Issue 3
The Emotional Lives of Adolescents: Building a Bridge Between Dependence and Autonomy
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October 2006 - Volume 5, Issue 2
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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September 2006 - Volume 5, Issue 1
Helping Your Child Develop Organizational Skills
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June 2006 - Volume 4, Issue 10
Psychotherapies for Children and Adolescents
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May 2006 - Volume 4, Issue 9
Is My Child Quiet or Could it be a Disorder
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April 2006 - Volume 4, Issue 8
Parenting Practices to Support Gifted Children
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March 2006 - Volume 4, Issue 7
Recognizing Depression in Children and Adolescents
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February 2006 - Volume 4, Issue 6
Advocating for the Educational Services Appropriate for Your Child
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January 2006 - Volume 4, Issue 5
Preventing Eating Disorders
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December 2005 - Volume 4, Issue 4
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
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November 2005 - Volume 4, Issue 3
Youth Substance Abuse
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October 2005 - Volume 4, Issue 2
The College Application Process: Helping Your Teen Cope
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September 2005 - Volume 4, Issue 1
Siblings-Rivalry and Reality
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June 2005 - Volume 3, Issue 10
Parents Can Help: Successful Grade Transition
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May 2005 - Volume 3, Issue 9
Choosing a Mental Health Professional
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April 2005 - Volume 3, Issue 8
Sports: More than Just Fun
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March 2005 - Volume 3, Issue 7
Language Abilities and The Impact Of Language Difficulties
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February 2005 - Volume 3, Issue 6
Stress and Children: What it is and How Parents Can Help
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January 2005 - Volume 3, Issue 5
Asperger's Syndrome: Different But Intelligent
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December 2004 - Volume 3, Issue 4
The Internet At Home: Making It Work For You And Your Kids
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November 2004 - Volume 3, Issue 3
Perfectionism: When Straight A's Are Not Enough
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October 2004 - Volume 3, Issue 2
Managing Behavior at Home
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September 2004 - Volume 3, Issue 1
Surviving Parent-Teacher Conferences
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June 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 10
Summer Vacation: Keeping Our Children Engaged As Learners
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May 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 9
Childhood Obesity: A Growing Problem
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April 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 8
Learning Disability or Learning Difference?
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March 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 7
Anger: Helping Children Cope with this Complex Emotion
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February 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 6
Homework: Trials and Tribulations
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January 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 5
Kids and Anxiety: When It's More Than Just "Jitters"
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December 2003 - Volume 2, Issue 4
Holidays: More Joy and Less Stress
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November 2003 - Volume 2, Issue 3
Helping Children Adjust to Divorce
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October 2003 - Volume 2, Issue 2
Bullies and Victims: What a Parent Can Do
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September 2003 - Volume 2, Issue 1
I Don't Want to Go! Helping the School Reluctant Child
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June 2003 - Volume 1, Issue 5
Understanding Tics in the School Setting
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May 2003 - Volume 1, Issue 4
Sleepovers and Sleep-Away Camp: Helping Children with Separation Anxiety
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April 2003 - Volume 1, Issue 3
Organizational Skills for School Success
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March 2003 - Volume 1, Issue 2
Talking to Kids About Terrorism and War in Iraq
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February 2003 - Volume 1, Issue 1
Helping Your Child Manage Test Anxiety
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