My 9 year old is imitating Michael Jackson's dance moves, how can I talk to him about it?

Q: My 9 year old son has recently started imitating Michael Jackson's dance moves (crotch grabbing and all!). I don't think he understands what he's doing; how can I explain to him in a sensitive way what those moves mean? Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician


My local movie theatre offers "mom & baby" showtimes, should I go?

Q: There is a movie theatre near my home that has afternoon shows for moms, where they put out a changing table in the theater and don’t lower the lights all the way—but then they show very adult movies. What effect does being exposed to these movies have on infants and toddlers, most of whom...

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Will watching telenovelas harm my 2 year old?

Q: My husband and I immigrated to the US in 2003 and often watch telenovelas with our 2 year old son. How will I know if they affect him negatively? Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician



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