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Ask Drs. Manfroy and Evans

Two of our pediatricians, Dr. Manfroy and Dr. Evans, are contributors to Young and Healthy, a quarterly publication from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. In this column, Drs. Manfroy and Evans answer questions from parents about child health and development. Their past columns have included:

How can I improve the relationship I have with my children? (by Dr. Manfroy)
How much is too much when it comes to my child's extracurricular activities? (by Dr. Manfroy)
Should my child do schoolwork over the summer to avoid "brain drain?" (by Dr. Manfroy)
What is the most important thing I can do to help keep my children safe? (by Dr. Manfroy)
My child watches an hour of TV before bedtime to unwind. Is this a good idea? (by Dr. Manfroy)
What kind of breakfast gives my child the best chance to enjoy a successful school day? (by Dr. Manfroy)
My overweight child seems to be losing interest in school and activities. Can you help me understand what's going on? (by Dr. Manfroy)
We are about to have our second baby, and I am worried about how this will affect my 2-year-old. How should I handle this? (by Dr. Evans)
Do you think it's important to sit down at the table and eat dinner as a family? (by Dr. Evans)
Should I allow my toddler / preschooler to use a computer? (by Dr. Evans)
There's a lot of talk lately about bullying. Is it really much of a problem? (by Dr. Evans)
My toddler has reached the "terrible twos," and I am about ready to pull my hair out. What do I do? (by Dr. Evans)
I know I need to be a disciplined parent, but at what age do I begin to discipline my child? (by Dr. Evans)
Iam having trouble disciplining my child, and I'm getting really frustrated. What should I be doing? (by Dr. Evans)

For the most recent issues of Young and Healthy, you can visit Cincinnati Children's website.

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