child development

  1. Children's Diseases & Illnesses

    1 in 5 kids have mental disorder

    By Kristen Fischer on May 17, 2013
    A CDC report notes that up to 1 in 5 children have been diagnosed with a mental illness.
  2. Child Development & Health

    State sued over toddler’s sex-reassignment surgery

    By Monica Beyer on May 16, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    4.5
    My Rating
    In what may be the first lawsuit of its kind, a South Carolina couple is suing the state for performing sex-reassignment surgery on...
  3. Special Needs

    Don't mistake sensory issues for behavior issues

    By Maureen Wallace on Apr 10, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    Incessant finger chewing. Alarming head banging. Repetitive kicking. These all sound like elements of a typical toddler temper...
  4. Special Needs

    Coping and surviving when your child won’t speak

    By Maureen Wallace on Mar 26, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    The moment when a child who doesn't yet speak is trying to communicate is a collision of the child’s frustrations, the mother’s...
  5. Special Needs

    Women unite to bring yoga to children with special needs

    By Maureen Wallace on Mar 12, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    Sometimes, you can’t help but credit fate with bringing two people together. Jackie Currie has worked with children with special...
  6. Preschoolers

    18 Best potty training books and videos

    By Michelle Maffei on Mar 8, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    4
    My Rating
    Mastering potty training control may be no easy feat for your kiddo, but the right books and videos may help youngsters grasp the...
  7. Preschoolers

    How to take the poo out of potty training

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Feb 26, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    4.7
    My Rating
    You have to dump the pee and poop into the regular toilet and then clean out your child’s potty. Ew. You have to deal with public...
  8. Special Needs

    Make-at-home toys to develop fine motor skills

    By Maureen Wallace on Jan 21, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    Children with special needs struggle with so many tasks that come easily to everyone around them. Instead of spending a lot to buy...
  9. Special Needs

    6 Exercises to help kids with Down syndrome learn to walk

    By Maureen Wallace on Jan 14, 2013
    Max 5 stars
    4.7
    My Rating
    Children with Down syndrome (Ds) often have a much harder time learning to walk, primarily because of their characteristic low...
  10. Child Development & Health

    Raising a sensitive child

    By Maria Mora on Nov 6, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    Does your little one burst into tears at the drop of a hat? Does he always feel like someone’s laughing at him? Learn how to nurture...
  11. Child Development & Health

    Is your child right- or left-handed?

    By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Sep 27, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    3.4
    My Rating
    When will you know whether your child is left-handed or right-handed — and can you teach someone to favor a particular hand to use?...
  12. School Age Kids

    Is your kid falling behind already?

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Sep 19, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    Even though class has just begun, your child could already be falling behind the pack.
  13. Mom & Dad

    Showing affection in front of your kids

    By Michelle Maffei on Sep 19, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    Some parents share a peck in the presence of their kiddos, but how much affection between parents is OK for your kids to really see?...
  14. Family Activities

    Hello Hollywood: Your child’s first movie

    By Monica Beyer on Sep 14, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    You’ve been eager to take your toddler to her first movie for a few months, but how do you know she’s really ready? And what back-up...
  15. School Age Kids

    What to do if your kid doesn’t fit in

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Sep 13, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    4.8
    My Rating
    Your kid doesn’t fit in — so what? He doesn’t have to fit a certain mold to be happy. Right?
  16. School Age Kids

    Does your child need glasses?

    By Monica Beyer on Sep 6, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    3
    My Rating
    How do you know when to take your child to the eye doctor? Many school districts conduct annual eye screenings, but there are a few...
  17. School Age Kids

    Cross dressing boy's dad also wears a skirt

    By Monica Beyer on Sep 4, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    A dad in Germany has made headlines for supporting his son — who loves to wear dresses — by wearing a skirt himself. Is he doing his...
  18. Child Development & Health

    Discovering what makes your child unique

    By Naomi de la Torre on Sep 1, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    5
    My Rating
    Every child is special and extraordinary. Discover your child’s interests, gifts, talents and abilities and nurture their unique...
  19. School Age Kids

    Your 5-year-old: Development, behavior and parenting tips

    By Tiernan McKay on Aug 30, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    3.4
    My Rating
    Understanding normal 5-year-old development and behavior will help you know the best way to parent your child. As parents, we know...
  20. Child Development & Health

    Your 4-year-old: Development, behavior and parenting tips

    By Beth Stewart on Aug 29, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    2.5
    My Rating
    Your 4-year-old is full of energy, talkative and curious. He’s eager to show you what he can do. You and he will both be excited by...
  21. Child Development & Health

    Your 3-year-old: Development, behavior and parenting tips

    By Beth Stewart on Aug 28, 2012
    Max 5 stars
    2.4
    My Rating
    Most people agree that raising a child is not an easy task. We parents don't get issued a rulebook or guidelines which guarantee...