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Getting Kids to Do Chores by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D.
Q: I keep nagging my 6-year old to do the chores, but he always has an excuse. Half the time, I end up doing them myself. Is he just too young to be responsible, or should I be doing something differently? read more
When Do Teens Start to Have Sex? by Lawrence Shapiro, Ph.D.
Parents may not want to know about teen sex - but they may be surprised to learn some of the statistics. And here they can find out some simple ways to address the issue with their own adolescents. read more
How to Tell if YOUR Child Could Benefit from Tutoring by Shannon Converse Ed. M., Co-Founder of My Tutor and Me, LLC
Question: Which of these students could benefit from private tutoring? read more
When Do Children Develop Empathy? by Lawrence Shapiro, Ph.D.
Dr. Shapiro addresses a common developmental question about children and empathy. When do children learn to understand that other people have feelings too? read more
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When Do Kids Know it is Wrong to Lie? by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D.
Q: My seven-year-old constantly lies to me. She says she has done her chores when she hasn’t. She says she doesn’t have homework, but then I find out she does. I think she makes up fibs to tell her fr... read more
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New Guidelines on Children’s Weight by Lawrence Shapiro, Ph.D.
Q: My 5-year old is pretty chubby, but I looked this way too when I was young. Then, when I was a teenager I dieted and remained thin. Should I be worrying about her weight? How old should a child b... read more
Growth and Development by Dr. Leonard Kundel, DMD
A holistic approach to dentistry.... read more
Video Games & Kids by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D.
How Old Should Kids Be Before They Play Video Games? Q: My 3-year-old has been watching his 9 and 11-year-old brothers play video games, and he wants to start playing games too. I know that there a... read more





