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Talking to children about a positive COVID-19 test result

Talking to children about a positive COVID-19 test result can be hard, but it’s important to share the test results with your child, regardless of their age.

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Sibling bullying versus sibling rivalry

It’s normal for siblings to fight, but when sibling disagreements become abusive, that’s no longer normal behavior, it’s sibling bullying.

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Preparing your child for her first period

If your child is approaching her first period it’s important to provide her with reliable information, because understanding her body will help her make good decisions about health.

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Doom and Gloom: COVID-19 fears and January

January tends to be a time when many people feel gloomy. This year, there’s a persisting unwanted and all too familiar stressor: COVID-19.

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How do I get a 7-year-old child to stop screaming when she doesn’t get her way?

To get a child to stop screaming when she doesn’t get her way, you need to be consistent, otherwise she’s likely to keep screaming.