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How Can I Help My 11-Year-Old, Who is on the Autism Spectrum, Stop Skin Picking?

“My 11-year-old child is on the Autism Spectrum, and experiences OCD and ADHD. Two years ago, he started picking his own skin in response to trigger words. Now it’s happening when he’s online distance learning while waiting for others to have turns. How can I get him to stop skin picking?”

April 5, 2022

When Should I Worry about My 5-Year-Old’s Night Terrors?

“My 5-year-old son experiences night terrors. Is this something he’ll ‘grow out of,’ or should we be worried?”

March 29, 2022

Should I Worry About My Son’s Nightmares & Strange Dreams?

“My 4-year-old son frequently has nightmares and bad dreams. Should I be worried? If so, what should I do?”

March 22, 2022

Should I Worry About My Daughter Going Back-and-Forth Between Mine and Her Father’s House?

“Should I be worried about my child going back and forth between visiting her father's house and returning home? She has a lot of fun at her father’s house where there’s less structure. Also, at our home she has to do her virtual schooling.”

March 15, 2022

How Can I Respond to My 8-Year-Old’s Rudeness Without Pushing Him Away?

“My 8-year-old son is very disrespectful and rude. I am a single mom, and he sees his dad sometimes. Should I be worried about his behavior?”

March 8, 2022

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