All About "development"

Raising Confident Sons Who Have Respect For Others

Help him develop a strong sense of well-being and sensitivity to the needs and feeling of others.

Girls Need Sports Too!

Have you ever wondered why girls drop out of sports by the truckload once they reach high school? The drop out rate is seven times greater than that of boys.

Organizing Strategies for a Stress-Free Homecoming for Baby

Doctors Urge More Playtime for Children

Here's some soothing medicine for stressed-out parents and overscheduled kids: The American Academy of Pediatrics says what children really need for healthy development is more good, old-fashioned playtime.

Health Tip: Symptoms of Autism

With autism on the rise -- as many as 12 in every 10,000 children (boys more than girls) -- how can a parent tell if their child is autistic or if they have some other mental health disorder?

Imaginary Friends: Should You Be Concerned?

How to cope if Lizzie keeps inviting Tiffany for dinner -- and Tiffany doesn't exist.

10 Questions: Extra's Dayna Devon

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Toys for Creative Kids

Take a look at some of our favorite, new summer games and toys for kids of all ages.

Step-by-Step Toilet Training

Toilet training is one of the major accomplishments of early childhood. But before your child can master it, he has to be both biologically and emotionally ready. Different children are ready at different ages; the timing has nothing to do with their intelligence, personality, or motivation. Here are three steps that can help your child maximize his success...

Breastfeeding Babies

Each mother's breast milk is uniquely formulated for her own baby and is full of infection-fighting cells and protein that will help keep a baby both happy and healthy. Breastfeeding can be enjoyable for both of you. It can take some practice at first, but there are many, many reasons to give breastfeeding your best effort.