Children & Development

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...

If your child is having difficulty holding a fork, picking up small items, using crayons or markers there might be a weakness that can be strengthened. Try a few of these ideas to help your child...

The phrase "the birds and the bees" is a common euphemism that refers to the uncomfortable parental task of explaining sex to young children. Since birds and bees as well as sex are found in...

A child who has had issues with constipation in the past has a higher probability of disliking potty training. She has learned to associate normal bodily functions with frustration, discomfort and...

Fairies are a very common fable which children believe in. Many of them think that fairies are the friends of children and give them gifts and provide help etc. A very common type is the tooth...

As a parent you want to know if your child is developing and learning as expected in all areas of development - social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language. You ask yourself is he ready...

Pets are members of our family and loved in a protective way. Children especially, grow very attached to these special family members and channel much love and attention to them. They can have...

Typical children sometimes show a desire to potty train and will take the initiative to learn at an early age, while others need coaxing. The "typical" child will usually be toilet trained between...

A learning disability, or LD for short, is a neurological disorder that distorts how a child processes, receives or expresses information, causing difficulties in learning basic reading, math and...

People may have many different reasons for wanting to search for their birth parents. Some people have a desire to have more knowledge of their background, while others simply search out of...

Most children throw tantrums at some point in their childhood, whether it's in the toy store, at school or at home. But it's ultimately up to the child's parents to keep these tantrums...

According to the Journal of Research in Childhood Education, beginning in early childhood, many children will play alone for a variety of reasons. Rejection from other children, voluntarily...

At the stage of our lives when we were kids, we were not well aware of what was good and bad for us. But our parents could accurately sense what was best for us, and therefore, they did stop us...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder that can develop in children and adults. There are some signs and symptoms to look for in your child that could indicate that they are...

According to Key Bank, you can start teaching your kids about money as young as three years old. Money management is a skill that can take many years to understand. An ATM machine is something...

Motor skills are the movements you use to lift, push or carry. Your mind has to tell your body to connect the spatial needs of your surroundings to your muscles and bones to complete your tasks....

Most children look forward to opportunities to attend camp. The adventure of sleeping in a tent outdoors with friends is an exciting experience to anticipate. Children who have problems with...

Learn how to potty train your child when they are ready!

With the remainder of the school year ahead of kids and many involved in multiple activities, they too can suffer from stress. This leaves them prone to depression and diseases such as the...

Most four or five-year-olds are still trying on roles and exploring their world. But a few children show an obvious affinity for art, music, or reading early on. Others may be just as creative,...

When children are young, they are game for everything. As the get older...not so game. Convincing an older child to be involved in parent supported activities is not necessarily a proposition that...

One of the hardest decisions for parents can be to going back to work and finding someone else to care for your precious little one. After working in and using daycare centers myself, I have found...

My sister and I are not picky eaters. We can eat anything and everything. Here are the steps my mom took so we wouldn’t be picky eaters.

When children roll over, sit up, stand, walk and kick a ball, they are exhibiting examples of physical development. Parents should know the appropriate time frame for development, ways to protect...

Hearing-impaired children have special needs you have to address. You have hard work ahead to make sure your hearing-impaired child has the opportunities to develop socially and educationally....

There is a basic timeline that most kids follow in learning motor skills as they grow. These start with gross motor skills that are more basic and easier to do, and then move on to fine motor...

Fear is a normal part of life and can even be useful. As parents, we can't remove all fears from a child, but we can help alleviate the ones that can keep our children from experiencing a rich and...

Teaching your child how to keep his room and life organized takes more than simply telling him that it's the right thing to do. Instead, give him tools and cues to help him understand how to get...

When you have children, you want them to get involved in everything which is healthy and right for them. You want them to participate in the gardening experiences in the front and the backyard and...

Tying shoelaces can prove to be a challenging activity for children who are just beginning to develop fine motor skills and coordination. There are a number of methods that make learning to tie...

All parents fret about their children's health. Worrying about whether or not your child can hear properly is just another concern to add to an ever-growing list. Hearing problems are both...

Pediatric massage is performed using modified traditional massage strokes on children that are at least two years old. Parents normally stay in the room with their children when a pediatric...

Infant development begins before birth as fetuses are exposed to a wide range of experiences. After birth, development continues and motor, perceptual and sensory skills are linked as they evolve....