Children & Development

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...

Potty talk is all the rage in kids' movies these days, from Sponge Bob to Shrek. But it certainly isn't cute or funny when it's coming from your child's mouth (especially when it happens right in...

Children with Down Syndrome tend to be visual learners. Generally, they learn best through visual repetition. You can teach a child with down syndrome reading by creating flash cards that allow...

Yes that's right karaoke! This fun and exciting activity actually helped my kids read early. I didn't realize it at the time, but because we did karaoke a lot my son started reading before he was...

Hearing your child speak is one of the most exciting milestones for parents. It may seem as though you'll have to wait a lifetime to hear your tiny infant talk, but if you pay close attention to...

Parenting isn't always easy - especially when it comes to helping a child learn to read. Listed below are some learning tips to help a child who is stuck on a word. These steps are what the child...

Children are interested in how adults in their lives react to what they say and do. They care about how adults feel and are responsive to their emotions. Listed are some tips on how to express...

Literacy is the key to school success. How to instill a good foundation? Children need to enjoy learning language. Language is highly social, and children first listen and watch others; then they...

Humans experience many developmental milestones throughout their lives. Children in early childhood, age 1 to 4, go through milestones at a quick pace. Learn the milestones to track your child's...

The beauty of stories and imagination is that they can take you pretty much anywhere. When you teach your children to enjoy reading and using their imagination, their desire to learn will grow...

Once a child is born, a parent anticipates many firsts: first tooth, first step, and first word. Sleepless nights are quickly forgotten when a child says "mama" or "dada" for the first time with...

If you find that your child is having trouble pronouncing words or sounds, the first step is to take her to a speech pathologist. This professional can make a diagnosis regarding whether there is...

Makaton Sign Language is based on British Sign Language. It was developed in the 1970s to help introduce speech to people with special needs or brain injuries. One key difference between Makaton...

Having a child is a blessing and a great favor from God. As parents, we want to give the best to every child we have and to bring out the best in all of them. We want them to be successful and to...

Reading out loud to your baby from the first day you bring her home is a double bonus. It not only helps cement the parent/child relationship but also gives her the first exciting peek at the...

One of the best ways to promote children’s self esteem is through positive interactions and supportive verbal communications. Everyday conversations may seem routine but they have an important...

How to teach children to read can be a fun and exciting process. As soon as kids can speak, they can begin to learn to read. Teach children how to read, using these step by step instructions. Here...

Do you want to communicate as early as possible with your child? I have found sign language to be a great tool to communicate with my child.

Some kids are more naturally drawn to books than others. It's a temperament thing. But all children can learn the value of reading over time.

Knowing the general milestones of development for your child is important for every parent, because the first few years of life are crucial in his development. When you don't see certain...

Do you want to raise a good reader? Teaching reading skills early establishes good habits that teachers will appreciate once your child starts Kindergarten. Here are some good habits that will...

In a few simple steps, you can help your child learn to read. As a veteran first grade teacher, I've taught hundreds of children to read, written books on the subject, and developed an audio...

Helping a child with special needs can be extremely stressful if you do not know what method would be most beneficial to the child's success. Learning disabilities can be a impediment on a child's...

One of the main skills that will help your child succeed in school--and later, in the business world--is a proficiency in spelling. You can begin teaching your young child how to spell, or help...

As the parent, you are in a good position when teaching your child how to write. At school, she will have to do certain assignments at certain times, but at home you have a lot of flexibility. You...

The two most common learning disabilities are dyslexia (a language-based disability that results in a difficulty understanding words, sentences or paragraphs) and dyscalculia (a mathematical...

Your six-year old is active, inquisitive and easily bored, a difficult combination when your child has time on its hands. Play off of this natural curiosity to engage his imagination (and keep him...

Reading begins at an early age and is a tool that will be necessary for your child to succeed academically and professionally. For some children, reading is easy. But for others, learning to read...

The R’s are often the last thing to be developed in young children around the age of three or four. Kids will say “caw” instead of “car,” for example. Some parents may be worried that it’s a...

Every parent wants their child to be a good reader, but many do not know how to begin to teach their preschool child how to read. There are some easy ways to begin teaching your child this skill.

All children learn to speak at some point, but some kids pick up language quicker than others. There are things you can do to help increase a child's vocabulary without spending a lot of time...

Children begin to develop study habits when they start school. With good study habits, they have a better chance of learning the basics in their early school years. Here are some ways to help them:

Helping your child learn to read is one of the greatest gifts a parent can offer.