1. Immunizations
   Helping a Four-Year-Old Cope with a Shot Visit
   My little girl will be going in for her four-year-old check-up in a few weeks. She will be getting shots this time. How (and when) should I prepare her for her next doctor's appointment?



2. Preschool
   When to Start Preschool
   Should my daughter go to one or two years of preschool? My concern is for her socialization skills. I want her to be comfortable and confident, and I thought if she went this year, she would know some of the kids already when she attends next year. I am agonizing over this! Please help.



3. School Issues
   Bright Child Only Does the Minimum Schoolwork
   My ten-year-old son is very bright but does the minimum when it comes to schoolwork. How can we motivate him to do his best?



4. Newborn Concerns
   Anal Dimple in an Infant
   My son was born with a cleft above his anus. It is about 1/2" long and 1/3" deep. Is there cause for concern?



5. Fears
   Three-Year-Old Afraid of Clowns
   My son is three years old and has developed a lot of fears within the last three months including a fear of clowns (anything that looks lifelike, for example Santa, the Easter Bunny, Mickey Mouse etc.). I don't understand why he is having all these fears.



6. Stuttering
   Preschooler Having Trouble Speaking Smoothly
   I've noticed lately that my son is having trouble speaking sometimes. It is almost like he is having a hard time getting the word out. Should I be worried?



7. Healthy Eating
   Tofu for Toddlers
   Is tofu OK as a meat replacement for toddlers?



8. Colds & Coughs
   Prolonged Cough in a 10-Year-Old
   My 10-year-old daughter has had a coughing for six weeks. When she coughs, she has a funny noise sound like a whistle. What can I do for her?



9. Toilet Training
   Three-Year-Old Needs Diaper to Poop
   My three-year-old will sit on her potty for what seems like forever and nothing will happen until I put her pull-ups on. What am I doing wrong?



10. Rashes & Skin Conditions
    Recurrent Diaper Rash after Antibiotics
    My son has had a rash in his diaper area for about six months now. He was diagnosed with a staph infection about three months ago and given some antibiotics. The rash went away but always seems to reappear within a week's time. What can we do?

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