child development

Child Development & Health

Your 7-year-old: Development, behavior and parenting tips

Parents of 7-year-olds know firsthand that time does fly. It seems one minute our kids are tugging on our legs for a sippy cup, then...

Child Development & Health

Six-year-olds: Development, behavior and parenting tips

Understanding your 6-year-old requires a basic understanding of what is happening developmentally. This is the age when your child's...

Tweens, Teens & College

Celebrate your daughter's first period

The occasion of an adolescent girl’s first period is often a very embarrassing and scary time, even if they have been prepared for...

Child Development & Health

Developmental delays in kids

We bring our children in the world with so many hopes and dreams for their futures. We daydream, make plans and revel in every step...

Child Development & Health

Kids and manners: Start with the basics

Almost from the time our kids babble their first "mama" or "dadda" we try to instill in them the use of basic manners. "Please" and...

Teen Behavior

Teenagers Suck: Teaching responsibilities and chores

How can you teach your teenager how to take responsibility and help out around the house? By channeling your inner teen, of course!...

Potty Training

Potty training and diaper disasters

What do you do when your little one won't keep his or her diaper on ? Moms who have been there share their tips and tricks.

Preschoolers

Help your toddler develop competence

Research has shown that toddlers tantrum less and cooperate more when they feel more powerful.

Child Development & Health

Timeouts can cause misbehavior

Most parents nowadays try not to use physical punishment, which they know undermines kids' self esteem. Many experts advise using...