Family Filmgoer reviews ‘The BFG,’ ‘Finding Dory’ and more; For my autistic son, freedom on two wheels; Our college-dropout son won’t get a job. Should we throw him out?; A tween’s mood swings and tantrums are driving Mom crazy;
 
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Teaching my 7-year-old how to kindly tell a boy she just wants to be friends
She did nothing wrong in telling the little man she was uninterested, but even children can execute rejection with kindness.
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Family Filmgoer reviews ‘The BFG,’ ‘Finding Dory’ and more
These are two delightful diversions for kids.
 
For my autistic son, freedom on two wheels
Dominic doesn't talk — autism took that away from us. But then he doesn't complain, either. He just keeps getting back on the bike, he just keeps on going.
 
Our college-dropout son won’t get a job. Should we throw him out?
Dr. Andrea helps frustrated parents deal with their unmotivated son, and counsels a once-overweight sibling whose still-overweight sister's acting resentful.
 
A tween’s mood swings and tantrums are driving Mom crazy
Big emotions are normal at this age. Treat them like a storm, hunker down for safety and wait until they pass.
 
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