Children & Development

Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow...as long as there is something to do inside! Your kiddos will have some warm winter fun indoors while it is blistering cold outside.

You’ll find that this article gives a different perspective on child potty training readiness. This is a different view from today’s popular American cultural beliefs, wisdom, and advice about the...

From the moment even young children enter in social settings; they look around to identify with others that have similar clothes, shoes, interest. This social action carries on from children to...

Selecting a behavior analyst to work with your child with autism or another developmental disability is an important decision; it could affect your child’s future. With the right behavior...

Children are not born with a positive attitude about themselves, how they feel about themselves is born through their experiences, how those experiences emotionally and psychologically affects...

Teaching your child certain words, like articles, conjunctions and pronouns, is useful when he first begins school. These words are very common and are the ones children learn first. Identifying...

While many young children have high self esteem, their perceptions of themselves change as they grow older and become aware of outside influences.

Dear Moms, This article will validate that you are NOT alone! Getting rid of the beloved pacifier can be complicated! This article comes from a mother's perspective and shares in the addiction of...

Children are unique individuals, so each child will develop in his or her own way.; however, there are specific milestones that most children meet at specific times, and early childhood...

Gross motor development in a small child is an important milestone in his growth patterns. The lack of proper gross motor development can signal potential problems that need to be checked by his...

Dark circles under a child's eyes can be due to a couple of issues. Examine the child's routine and eating habits for clues. Dark circles under the eyes can be resolved with home treatments, but...

During early childhood, which lasts until the child is about six years old, the child rapidly develops cognitive, motor and emotional skills as they prepare for the semi-independence of childhood....

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a congenital neurological disorder that can be caused by a number of things and results in abnormal muscle tone and impaired motor function that can range from barely...

This article discusses arranging your young child's room to encourage learning.

Making room for a new baby can be upsetting and confusing for both parents and the soon-to-be big brother or sister. Your child suddenly has another person in his life that will get nearly all of...

As I have spent over 26 years training, 16 years teaching and 12 years owning a studio, I can tell you that if you are looking to put your child in martial arts be careful. Just because the...

One of the best lessons you can teach a child is how to give to others selflessly. The holidays are a great time to teach children about the joy of giving to others. Children have the capacity...

If your toddler has been diagnosed with autism, you are probably aware of the many challenges that you face when attempting to teach or guide your child. Children with autism have a difficult time...

Kindermusik and Musikgarten share a common heritage. Many of their philosophies and approaches to early childhood movement and music education are similar, and both programs use music to enhance...

Finding a long lost sibling can be an emotional, stressful and interesting journey. If you want to find a sibling that you either never met or lost in contact with, there are several options you...

Television can help your toddler learn the alphabet and memorable nursery rhymes. It can also teach your child about certain wildlife. However, for every good thing that television can teach your...

Communicating with your child is vital to knowing what is going on in his life and how he is doing. When you communicate with your child, you encourage a better parent-child relationship and help...

Cerebral palsy is a series of permanent neurological disorders that show up in infancy and early childhood. They affect muscle coordination and body movement. Abnormalities in the sections of the...

This article describes a unique room arrangement concept for young children that encourages learning.

Children can cause parents so much emotional conflict and distress. Though your kids are unequivocally your pride and joy it's not uncommon on occasion to experience so much frustration with them...

Teaching your child your address and phone number can be an entertaining family affair. Also, training your child to recite this simple information will ensure that he is capable of calling for...

Having a child that wets the bed can be a challenge. It is expensive because of the laundry involved. It makes for a lot of extra work for the parents. It is hard on the child's self-esteem. They...

Teaching our children to be green is vital in preserving our planet. Our children are the future and they learn from us. Here are a few tips on how to teach your kids to protect and conserve our...

The fear that an epileptic seizure is imminent is enough to cause a child to feel depressed or anxious. They may also have a harder time making friends because they feel "different."...

This article reveals many simple ways to spend quality time with your kids without spending ANY money at all. And the bonus of this is the lifelong memories, you will build for all of you will be...

Many children are not active outside of school or the home. Some children have developed bad habits and play video games and eat junk food for hours everyday. Children need to become more active...

One of the biggest challenges of parenting is keeping your child safe, and the thought of anything happening to him can be terrifying. By teaching your child his address and phone number, you are...

In today's increasingly demanding world the expectations for our children's intelligence has risen tremendously. They are expected by most teachers to have attended preschool, to know their abc's...

I will give pointers on how to redirect a child engaging in self-stimulating behaviors. This a common occurrence and can be shaped when worked on consistently.

If you have a disabled child at home, no matter the difficulty, your child may experience seizures. The very first one that your child has, or the child you are caring for has is by far the...

Many parents of children with autism are unsure of how to pay for services, such as behavior analysis, for their children. It can be difficult to locate, set up, and pay for programs to help...

Chapped lips are no fun, and for kids, they can cause lips to be sore and even bleed. Keeping kids' lips moisturized can be challenging, but by using some home remedies and staying diligent,...

It seems that today when a child will not sit still in the classroom or seems to lack the ability to keep their attention focused on one thing, the diagnosis ends with ADD or ADHD. Then, the child...

Many children and teens in the United States today are overweight and at risk for related health problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), calculations for a...

Teaching the 10 commandments to your kids can be a real challenge. The concepts and the number of things to remember make this especially hard. By using your fingers, this easy- to- remember way...

Adults must consider the needs and personality of the individual child and try to match the child with the best possible books. You can borrow picture books from the library every week, share them...

Many parents do not like the image that Bratz dolls portray. The good news is that MGA Entertainment has launched a line of dolls called Moxie Girlz, which offer a more wholesome image and message...

Empowering a child is not easy, as they are so reliant on adults for everything. When children understand they have access to something an adult doesn't, it makes them feel empowered in a world...

You know something is wrong. Your child has been talking only of her "boyfriend" and he is everywhere with her. She talks to him at the dinner table, on a walk with you, even in bed...

As students seek their own identity and form images of themselves in various academic and social situations, they are also finding ways to understand others around them. Sometimes in this process,...

Does your child seem to lack concentration? No matter what you do you are not able to get your child to study or complete his work peacefully. You always find your child to be restless and not...

Using a time out chair means little to a child because they have a very limited concept about what time is, or what a time out is for. Think of a 3 year old being told they need a time out. How...

Pre-Kindergarten children are busy little characters. They are constantly on the move in search of the next greatest adventure. Around every corner lies a new and exciting opportunity to try out a...

If your child displays an unwillingness or lack of enthusiasm about learning, don't get discouraged. As noted in Innovative Education Management's helpful article, "My Child Doesn't Enjoy School,"...

We all want our children to grow up healthy and strong. Knowledge is essential for helping our children make healthy lifestyle choices. A number of organizations now offer free, online child...