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My 7-Year-Old Struggles to Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep Through the Night. Any Advice?

“My 7-year-old daughter has trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Should I be worried?”

February 24, 2021

Should I Be Worried about My 3-Year-Old’s Bedtime Tantrums?

My 3-year-old daughter has been having bedtime tantrums for a few months. Should I be worried?

February 24, 2021

My 5-Year-Old has Trouble Sleeping. Should I Be Worried?

My 5-year-old daughter has trouble sleeping. She frequently either wakes up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep, or fights going to bed. Should I be worried?

February 18, 2021

My Child is Afraid to Ask for Help. What Can I Do to Support Her?

My 9-year-old daughter is afraid to ask for help in school. How can I encourage her to ask for help when she needs it, and build her self-esteem?

February 10, 2021

How Can We Talk to Our Teenager about Our Choice for Her High School?

“We can’t have a conversation with our 14-year-old daughter without her saying something rude or rolling her eyes. We think it’s related to her starting high school. Any suggestions on how to have this conversation?”

February 4, 2021

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