It happened a few times not that often. I know that the reason for that is related to his worry and confusion regarding changes and new situations such as starting school, but I need your advise for the best way to handle this situation. I talk to him decently and explain that he is a…

1) Dear Dr. Marwa, my son is 5 years old and I was trapped in a very embarrassing yet funny situation that I wasn’t able to handle. A few days ago I caught him touching his private parts and then he asked me: "Mommy why is it sometimes hard and stands up?" I totally freaked…

1) Dear Dr. Marwa, my son is 5 years old and I was trapped in a very embarrassing yet funny situation that I wasn’t able to handle. A few days ago I caught him touching his private parts and then he asked me: "Mommy why is it sometimes hard and stands up?" I totally freaked…

There is a great concern about the incidence of violent behavior among children and adolescents and this complex, troubling issue needs to be carefully understood by parents, teachers. Children as young as preschoolers can show violent behavior, Parents and other adults who witness the behavior may be concerned however, they often hope that the young…

For some children, the problems start soon after they are born. During their first 8 weeks or so, many infants fall asleep while they are nursing or bottle-feeding. Usually their parents carefully and lovingly put them to bed without awakening them. In some cases however this apparent kindness is a disservice, for those babies learn…

There is a great concern about the incidence of violent behavior among children and adolescents and this complex, troubling issue needs to be carefully understood by parents, teachers. Children as young as preschoolers can show violent behavior, Parents and other adults who witness the behavior may be concerned however, they often hope that the young…