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Child Development
A child's first five years of development are critical.
There are so many things that affects a child's development. Positive relationships are a big factor along with their experiences at home and at play. While stress and trauma can have a negative impact on brain growth. We have tips to help with your child's growth throughout all phases of life.
Articles about Child Development
Babies
5 Ways to Help Your Baby's Brain Grow
Learn how to stimulate your baby's brain during the first three years.
Kids
Raise a More Confident Child
It's never too early or too late to build confidence in your child.
Kids
Sibling Rivalry in Children and Teens
Siblings can be the best of friends but there will also always be a little sibling rivalry.
Babies
10 Ways to Calm a Crying Baby
How to help your baby stay quiet and calm.
Kids
Special Care for Special Kids
Parenting a child with special needs brings changes, challenges, and joy.
Tweens & Teens
How to Stop Bullying and Cyberbullying
What to do when your child is being bullied - or is a bully.
Toddlers
5 Steps to Deal With a Clingy Toddler
Why is my child so clingy?
Babies
Pacifier Do's and Don'ts
Learn when to use pacifiers and when to stop.
Toddlers
Expert Tips for Potty Training Success
Every child is different. Know when your child is ready for potty training.
Babies
Making a Family Calendar
Making a daily schedule for babies can keep your whole family on track.
Toddlers
Making a Family Calendar
Consistency is Key!
Tweens & Teens
Making a Family Calendar
Keeping up with teen schedules can keep the entire family busy.
Toddlers
Understand the Why Behind the Whining
Five reasons your child whines, and how to stop it before it starts.
Kids
Healthy Meals for Kids
Raising your kids with healthy eating habits doesn't have to be hard.
Parents
10 Tips for Learning at Home
Tips to make learning at home a success.
Toddlers
Power of Positive Discipline
Tips to help with your challenging toddler.
Tweens & Teens
Positive Parenting Techniques with Teens
What can I do about my unruly teen?
Toddlers
Handling Toddler Tantrums
Losing your cool over toddler tantrums? We have mom-tested tips to help.
Tweens & Teens
How to Stop Rude Tween Behavior
Tired of rude teen behavior? Here's how to stop it!
Tweens & Teens
Hygiene Tips for Teens & Tweens
Help keep your kids on track with their personal hygiene.
Tweens & Teens
Setting Boundaries for Teen Behavior
Ten tips to stop rude teen behavior like backtalking, slamming doors, and more.
Kids
Kids & Mental Health: Anxiety, Stress, Depression & More
Understanding and supporting your child's mental health.
Kids
What to Do When Kids Talk Back
Why your child talks back and how you can make them feel heard.
Development
Tracking Your Child's Development
When a child feels connected, secure, and protected, it has a wonderful effect on their development.
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