Preparing Your Pet for Baby
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.
Development
Toddler Separation Anxiety
Learn ways to cope with the difficulties of toddler separation anxiety.
Ages & Stages: 11-18: Teens and the Toaster Oven
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
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
Our experts help you decide when and how to find a tutor for your child.
Ages & Stages: 0-5: Blankies and other Love Objects
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?
Marketing today can be tricky to navigate for parents and even for web-savvy kids.
Ages & Stages: 11-18: Teach Your Teens About Investing
A look at how to get your teens talking about investments for their own future.
Teacher Talk: Invented Spelling Benefits Writing, Reading
Expert teachers weigh in on creative spelling, joining the PTA and nonsense words.
Ages & Stages: 0-5: Preschoolers and Stuttering - Developmental Phase or Disorder?
Reasons why children stutter as well as tips on how to help your child speak clearly.
Ages & Stages: Remember When?
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.
Teens Working: Is it Worth It?
Teens work for a variety of reasons. We weigh the pros and cons, as well as offer suggestions on how to help teens manage work and school.
Taking a Year Off Before College
Some teens want and need a year off before heading to college. We take a look at options available for teens today.
Ages & Stages: 0-5: Things Toddlers Know For Sure
An insightful and hilarious look at topics and issues your toddler understands.
Ages & Stages: 6-10: When Kids Make The Rules
Learn how to recognize when kids should make the rules and when best to intervene.
When A Boy's Voice Changes
The scientific explanation behind how and why a young man's voice changes.
Lend A Helping Hand
A list of things to do to lend a helping hand this hoiday season.
Speech Development and Toddler Talk
7 tips to help your child speak clearly and ways to recognize signs of language delays.
Ages & Stages 6-10: Encouraging Optimism
Helpful advice on how to help your child learn an "I Can Do It" attitude.
Ask the Expert: Assigning Chores
Our expert weighs in on why children doing chores is an important part of development.
More Movement, Smarter Kids
It's important for kids to get physical activities in their daily routines for many reasons, including learning.
Did you know? ADHD Statistics
ADHD statistics from national authority, Dr. Russell Barkley.
Babies Need Movement
Although the first days at home with a newborn often pass in a blur, many questions also can arise regarding your new baby’s often unpredictable sleep schedule. Local pediatricians and moms share their advice on getting through the ever-changing sleep cycles during baby's first year.
Teaching Your Child Tolerance
Tolerance refers to an attitude of respect and your child's success depends on it. Teach them today.
