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Child Development

A child's first five years of development are critical.

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.

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Articles about Child Development

ADHD symptoms, treatment, and support.
Kids

Does My Child Have ADHD?

ADHD symptoms, treatment, and support.

Causes and solutions to behavior problems at school
Kids

Bad Behavior at School? Let Us Help

Causes and solutions to behavior problems at school

Parents and teens don’t always agree but understanding your teen’s challenges can help everyone.
Kids

7 Ways to Help Your Child with Self-Regulation

Help your child deal with his feelings.

Set aside a time to ask your child how he’s feeling.
Kids

8 Ways to Help Kids Deal with Life Changes

Action plans and ideas to address change together.

How to Develop Your Child’s Social-Emotional Skills
Kids

7 Ways to Encourage Social and Emotional Development

How to develop your child’s social-emotional skills.

How kids can help and be safe in the kitchen.
Kids

Family Activities: Cooking Up Fun

How kids can help and be safe in the kitchen.

Get ready for the first day of school and year ahead.
Kids

7 Ways to Prepare for the New School Year

Get ready for the first day of school and year ahead.

The first three years of child’s life are key for brain development.
Toddlers

Helping Your Toddler’s Brain Development

The first three years of child’s life are key for brain development.

A baby’s brain begins to develop in the womb.
Babies

Help Your Unborn Baby’s Brain Development

A baby’s brain begins to develop in the womb.

Tools to help your teen’s brain best develop
Tweens & Teens

How You Can Help Your Teen's Brain Development

Tools to help your teen’s brain best develop.

 Children’s sports can develop your child’s sense of teamwork and sportsmanship.
Kids

How to Make Children's Sports a Win-Win

Win or lose - there are sports benefits for the entire family.

Fun children’s games to help with their pediatric development
Kids

The Power of Play and Children's Games

Fun children's games to help with their pediatric development.

Is your child ready for a pet?
Kids

Kid and Pets are Great Together

Is your child ready for a pet?

Teach life skills that will prepare your teen for life after high school.
Tweens & Teens

Helping Your Teen Become an Adult

Teach life skills that will prepare your teen for life after high school.

Learn how to stimulate your baby’s brain during the first three years
Babies

5 Ways to Help Your Baby's Brain Grow

Learn how to stimulate your baby's brain during the first three years.

10 Ways to Calm a Crying Baby
Babies

10 Ways to Calm a Crying Baby

How to help your baby stay quiet and calm.

How to stop toddler temper tantrums
Toddlers

5 Steps to Deal With a Clingy Toddler

Why is my child so clingy?

Pacifier Do's and Don'ts
Babies

Pacifier Do's and Don'ts

Learn when to use pacifiers and when to stop.

Expert Tips for Potty Training Success
Toddlers

Expert Tips for Potty Training Success

Every child is different. Know when your child is ready for potty training.

Making a Family Calendar for Infants
Babies

Making a Family Calendar

Making a daily schedule for babies can keep your whole family on track.

Making a Family Calendar for Toddlers
Toddlers

Making a Family Calendar

Consistency is Key!

Making a Family Calendar for Teens
Tweens & Teens

Making a Family Calendar

Keeping up with teen schedules can keep the entire family busy.

Understand the Why Behind the Whining
Toddlers

Understand the Why Behind the Whining

Five reasons your child whines, and how to stop it before it starts.

It’s never too early or too late to build confidence in your child.
Kids

Raise a More Confident Child

It's never too early or too late to build confidence in your child.

Find local support for parents

Explore programs in your area to help with parenting skills, crisis intervention, home visiting programs, community and school-based mentoring, and more.

Need parenting help now?

The Texas Parent Helpline team is ready to listen, find solutions, and direct you to the right local resources.