Presents articles by recognized experts who provide parents with the information needed in order to help children navigate the many trying problems that typically afflict young people.

Part 1. HEALTH ISSUES : Toilet training -- Bed wetting -- Fecal soiling-- Sleep problems -- Overeating and obesity-- Picky eating and concerns about anorexia -- Hygiene problems -- Pain and medical procedures -- Medical adherence-- Helping children cope with a visit to the Dentist ; Part 2. FAMILY ISSUES : Conversing with your uncommunicative child-- Coping with the birth of a new sibling -- Sibling rivalry -- Temper tantrums and noncompliance -- Traveling with children -- Helping your child cope with divorce-- Siblings in stepfamilies -- Nontraditional families -- Discussing family secrets with your child -- Witnessing parental arguments or domestic violence -- Raising resilient children ; Part 3. SOCIAL AND PEER ISSUES : Helping your child develop and maintain friendships -- Sportsmanship -- Bullying -- Homesickness -- Coping with a change in caregiver-- Helping children cope with ethnic, religious, and gender differences ; Part 4. SCHOOL ISSUES : Making sense of report cards -- Starting a new school -- Avoidance and school refusal -- Conflicts with teachers -- Coping with the college application process ; Part 5. ANXIETY ISSUES : Fears and phobias -- Separation Anxiety Disorder -- Shyness and social anxiety -- Situational and performance anxiety -- Imaginary companions ; Part 6. SEXUALITY : Sexuality and preschool- and school-aged children -- Masturbation in young children -- Coming out as gay or lesbian ; Part 7. ADOLESCENT ISSUES : Dating, boyfriends/girlfriends, break-ups -- Teenage drivers -- Cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs-- Body image and physical appearance concerns -- Suicide risk and self-injury ; Part 8. UNIQUE STRESSORS : Grief and loss in children and families -- Coping with disaster, terrorism, and other trauma -- How to recognize when your child may need professional help.