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Meghan Leahy

Meghan Leahy

Meghan writes about parenting for the Washington Post. She's the mother of three daughters and the author of "Parenting Outside the Lines." She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and secondary education and a master’s degree in school counseling and is a certified parent coach. Send a question about parenting to onparenting@washpost.com.

Parenting Q&A: I’m so disappointed my grandson laughed when I got hurt. What should I do?

Two grandsons saw a metal bar fall on this letter writer’s head. One grandson laughed and neither asked if their grandparent was okay.

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Parenting Q&A: Why does it feel like every parent is putting their kids in therapy these days?

Letter writer wonders whether it’s really necessary for so many kids to be in therapy.

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Parenting Q&A: How do I educate my 6-year-old about politics and the election?

A parent wants to educate their 6-year-old daughter this election year but isn’t sure where to start.

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Parenting Q&A: My son won’t go to school, take his medication or see a professional. What do I do?

How can this parent help their teen who is struggling with his mental health and refuses to go to school?

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Parenting Q&A: Kids are yelling at my son during recess. Now he thinks he has no friends.

Parent worries about how kids yelling at son during recess is affecting him.

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Parenting Q&A: Grandparents feel ‘spied on’ through nanny cams when they babysit

Grandparents can’t relax and enjoy babysitting their granddaughter when her mom is spying on them through the nanny cams.

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Parenting Q&A: How do I get my husband to understand our baby isn’t ‘crying for attention’?

A parent wonders how to get on the same page about parenting styles with their husband.

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Parenting Q&A: My 4-year-old says her school friend is hurting her feelings. What do I do?

This letter writer’s almost 5-year-old daughter says a school friend is hurting her feelings. Should they intervene?

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Parenting Q&A: My 11-year-old cursed at me. Should I let it go or draw a line?

Should this parent just forget about their 11-year-old cursing out of anger?

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Parenting Q&A: I coach my son’s sports team. Why is he so disrespectful during practice?

Parent coaching their son’s sports team is tired of him clowning around during practice.

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Parenting Q&A: Toddler prefers Mom and throws tantrums when Dad tries to help

Their 3-year-old has a strong preference for mom over dad, and it’s making these parents miserable.

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Parenting Q&A: Should co-parents let teen decide the custody schedule

Teen wants to change the custody schedule. Can these co-parents push back?

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Parenting Q&A: How do I get my teen to stop snapping at his ‘annoying’ little sister?

A mom is frustrated that her teenage son keeps snapping at his little sister who is in a “challenging phase.”

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Parenting Q&A: How do we tell our 4-year-old he can’t roughhouse whenever he wants?

A 4½-year-old tries to initiate rough play at times when it’s not appropriate. How should his parents address that with him?

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Parenting Q&A: How can I help an intelligent 5th-grader who shows signs of depression?

How can this reader help a 5th-grade student who is disconnected and shows signs of depression?

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