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My stepdaughter won’t listen to me!

Child psychologist Eleanor Mackey helps a reader whose stepdaughter won’t listen to him.

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Returning to school after an acute illness

Attending or returning to school can be difficult for kids with acute illnesses. But there are strategies that parents and caregivers can use to help facilitate returning to school after an acute illness.

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Two changes you can make today for a healthy heart

You don’t have to overhaul your diet or dinner plans today, but starting small is an easy way to support long-term cardiovascular health outcomes.

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Free-range parenting: Finding the balance between freedom and safety

The latest episode of “The Parent Pep Talk” podcast explores the concept of free-range parenting and giving our kids the freedom to take chances while protecting them from harm.

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Seven things to know and do when your child has a migraine

If your child says their head hurts, don’t dismiss it as a simple headache.