Health & Development

THRIVE: Is It ADHD or Typical Development?

October is ADHD Awareness Month—a time to celebrate brain differences, not judge them. When you understand how the ADHD brain functions and processes information, you are more likely to parent productively, as opposed to feeling frustrated because nothing is working.…

Fire Safety Tips

October is Fire Prevention Month. Make a fire escape plan with your family and do a run-through so that everyone knows how to react.

Speak to Baby Using Sign Language

What could be better than a young child not having developed language skills, yet being able to communicate with his or her parents? Today, many children can do just that because their parents are teaching them sign language.

The Challenge of Challenge Teams

More children are specializing in sports as early as age 5, moving onto challenge and all-star teams that require increasing amounts of time and money. Critics say intense play may lead to injury and more.

Middle-Child Syndrome

One of the biggest keys to understanding middle child syndrome is recognizing it isn't one size fits all. Some middle children may feel angry they didn't get enough attention at home and act out negatively, while others may put the lessons they've learned to good use by becoming an artist or performer ... or maybe even President.

5 Tips for Parenting a Middle Child

Kevin Leman, author of "The New Birth Order Book," says parents should treat their children like life is going to treat them: differently. He advises parents help their middle child overcome some unique challenges by incorporating these few tips into their daily parenting.

Building Baby's Brain

In the first years of life, the brain is busy building its wiring system. Try these fun exercises to help boost your baby's brainpower throughout the first year of development.

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