If your child is afraid of going to the doctor, here's what you can do:
				Bring your child to the doctor's office before the first visit to let your child look around and become comfortable with the environment. Be honest with your child. If a shot is going to hurt, tell them that it will sting, but it won't hurt for long. Let your child go with you to your doctor: be a positive, fearless role model.
					Remember: We all want to be better parents - but kids don't come with an instruction manual.

			When your teenager's room looks like a war zone, here's what you can do:
				Insist on only one rule: no food can be left in the room. Don't fall into the trap of cleaning up for your adolescent, but be willing to help if your teen asks for assistance. Keep in mind that messy teens often become neat adults - messiness is not a serious character flaw.
					Remember: We all want to be better parents - but kids don't come with an instruction manual.