Nurturing the Introverted Child
Finding the balance between social interaction and quiet time.
Development
Anger Management: Helping Kids Cool Down
From a hitting toddler to a temperamental teen, here’s how to help kids keep their cool.
Why You Should Read to Your Baby
Reading aloud to your baby is an important form of stimulation.
Pediatric Dentists Urge Parents: Use Only Water in Sippy Cups
Many experts believe that sippy cups containing sugary beverages are responsible for the rise in tooth decay.
NexGen Mint: New Program for Teens at the Mint Museum
A new program for teens at The Mint Museum.
Kids With ADHD Need to Move to Learn, Study Says
Ever have those days when you just can't sit still? Or your mind has so much going through it, you are constantly multitasking, not necessarily completing any one task before you have 10 things in motion? I'm the kind of…
Raising Independent Spirits
Small steps towards independence at an early age help promote confidence and self-determination
Growing Up: Helping Siblings Get Along
Age-by-age strategies for smoothing sibling squabbles.
The Pros and Cons of Anonymous Social Media
Armed with a basic understanding of anonymous social media, you'll be in a better position to talk to teens about it.
Should I Breast-Feed or Bottle-Feed?
Both approaches are safe and healthy for your baby, and each has its advantages.
Pick up Your Potty-Training Plan
Tried-and-true rules that can help you on your way to potty perfection.
How to Raise Respectful Kids
How to ditch your kid's problem attitude and enjoy a happier family, starting now.
How to Convince Your Child it’s Time to Part From the Pacifier
What to do when your child won't let it go.
Is Your Child Ready for Summer Camp?
How to be prepared for a great camp experience.
Self-Control Strategies for Kids
How to impart the skills that boost future success.
Mind Over Matter: How Mindfulness Benefits Kids
This practice is now making its way into educational settings, and research shows it's working.
Little Genius: Recognizing the Gifted Preschooler
Certain behaviors and characteristics that experts say are indicators of giftedness.
Coming Clean: Organizational Skills for Kids
Tips to teach all ages organizational skills.
Tics in Kids and What to Do About Them
The answer may surprise you.
Holiday Manners: 4 Tips for Handling Social Gatherings with Ease
Make a good impression as a family this holiday season.
Happy Healthy Hygiene: Helping Kids Keep it Clean
Age-by-age guidance on helping kids learn to love cleaning up.
Talking About the Unspeakable: When Children Hear Horror Stories on the News
A child's confidence in family togetherness can be shaken in the blink of an eye when he or she hears about a parent abandoning or ending the life of his or her own child.
The First 2,000 Days
How early cognitive connections impact a child's future success.
8 Traits of Disciplined Children
Unruly children are easy to find, but how do you identify — and create — a child who is disciplined?
