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A cry in the night: Dealing with nightmares, night terrors and more

Written by Catherine Wilson

Cara and Rob were out of bed in an instant, the couple’s feet hitting the floor almost simultaneously. In the room across the hall, their six-year-old had suddenly begun shrieking in fright. Snapping on the light, Cara and Rob found their daughter sitting up in bed, her eyes fixed on the far wall.
 

My child can't focus in school: Could it be ADHD?

Our child is having trouble focusing in school. We don't think this is ADHD because she can sit for hours in front of the computer or the television without being distracted. Is this kind of behaviour common among kids in the elementary grades? Should we be worried?

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No more Santa: Revealing the truth to your child

Our elementary-grade child has been asking a lot of questions about Santa Claus. I am ready to tell her the truth, but I’m hesitant because I don’t want her to think that we’ve been “lying” to her all these years. How should I approach this conversation?

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Could weak math skills mean a learning disability?

Our school-age child gets straight As in every subject except one: when it comes to mathematics she really struggles to keep her head above water. We're having a hard time understanding why this should be. Could she possibly be suffering from some kind of serious learning disability?

Fun ways to pray with your children

Written by Catherine Wilson

As believers and parents, there’s nothing we want more than to see our kids fall in love with their Saviour. But, at the same time, many of us feel inadequate for our role in the process.

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