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My two-year-old daughter has suddenly become afraid of the dark. There is a night light in her room, but she wakes up in the...

A friend of the family has just died and I am wondering if my five-year-old granddaughter should attend the funeral. She knew this person,...

Dear Patti, My daughter is VERY shy. She is 4 years old and very attached to her Mom and me but especially her Mom....

My 3 1/2 year old son will be starting preschool next week. He is very attached to me. I just had a baby 4...

You are just about to walk out the door when your child lunges grabbing your leg, wailing for you not to leave her. With...

My 18-month-old son is terrified of our vacuum cleaner. If he even sees it, he starts screaming. What could be causing this fear and...

My daughter just started kindergarten and is having a hard time adjusting. She has been at home with me and we are really close....

Our old cat will need to be put "put to sleep" soon. We'll be moving a month later. How do I explain the cat's...

My two-year-old daughter needs to stay overnight in the hospital for a minor operation. What can I do to help her prepare and not...