Development Archives - Page 22 of 23

Speak Up!

Angela Mackert,

10 easy ways to increase your child's vocabulary at home, in the car and at play.

Unlock My Child’s Potential

Jacqueline Bodnar,

Pertinent information for parents to help them help their underachiever soar.

Leaving the Elementary School Years

Katrina L. Cassel,

Transitioning to middle school is tough on kids. Learn how to help your child do it with ease.

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Ready, Set, Play ... and Learn!

Dr. Caron B. Goode,

18 fun activities to create a learning environment.

Transition to High School

Naomi Dillon,

A look at the trials and tribulations of transitioning into high school.

Preparing Your Pet for Baby

Kathleen M. Reilly,

Before your baby arrives you can work with your cat or dog to make that first encounter — and the rest of the pet/child interactions — go as smoothly as possible.

Toddler Separation Anxiety

Elizabeth Pantley,

Learn ways to cope with the difficulties of toddler separation anxiety.

Ages & Stages: 11-18: Teens and the Toaster Oven

Christine Gable,

Introduce cooking skills to your teen through the use of a toaster oven. Here's a look at snack and light meal ideas along with a great starter recipe.

Ask the Expert: Telling the Truth: a Lesson Kids Learn in Stages

Nicolle Ionascu,

Kids learn to lie, and it's a natural part of their development. Read up on how to distinguish between normal development and problamatic behavior.

Teacher Talk: How to Find a Tutor

Peggy Gisler, Marge Eberts,

Our experts help you decide when and how to find a tutor for your child.

Ages & Stages: 0-5: Blankies and other Love Objects

Jeannette Moninger,

An in-depth look at how to handle your child's need for a blankie or a personal object.

Would Your Child Recognize An Ad?

Carolyn Jabs,

Marketing today can be tricky to navigate for parents and even for web-savvy kids.

Ages & Stages: 11-18: Teach Your Teens About Investing

Evan Kluttz,

A look at how to get your teens talking about investments for their own future.

Teacher Talk: Invented Spelling Benefits Writing, Reading

Peggy Gisler, Marge Eberts,

Expert teachers weigh in on creative spelling, joining the PTA and nonsense words.

Ages & Stages: 0-5: Preschoolers and Stuttering - Developmental Phase or Disorder?

Hollie G. Bowling, M.A.,

Reasons why children stutter as well as tips on how to help your child speak clearly.

Understanding how your children will recall their childhood. Obsessing over every detail of events in a child's life might be a waste of time. Research indicates detailed memories begin later in life.