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How to know when your child is ready for camp

Maureen Monaghan, PhD, a psychologist at Children’s National, provides some tips to help figure out if your child is ready for camp.

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How to handle sibling rivalry

Regardless of the cause, remember that this is normal behavior and it will pass!

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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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What is the best way to wean an 18-month-old off breastfeeding?

Lactation expert Dr. Sahira Long answers a reader’s question about weaning a toddler.

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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.