Self-esteem is similar to self-worth (how much a person values himself or herself). This can change from day to day or from year to year, but overall …
Head to your book club or boardroom meeting and you’ll probably hear numerous mothers echoing this refrain. And, sure, for some of us it’s true. But c…
If a baby did not have physical care and protection from an adult she would die. If left alone for long periods of the day (even if fed and changed) c…
All children defy their parents on occasion. Testing adult guidelines and expectations is a normal part of growing up. Rebellion allows children to ex…
For many people, the terms “gender” and “sex” are interchangeable. This idea has become so common, particularly in western societies, that it is rarel…
Teach your child to wait their turn to speak and not to interrupt when you are speaking. Make sure that when you are done, that you give the child you…
Taking kids to the dentist is necessary to keep their teeth healthy and promote excellent oral hygiene habits. But from a child's point of view, a tri…
Every child is different, but here is a rough guide to what children should be able to understand about sex and reproduction at different ages.Infancy…
We begin the school year with blank notebooks, pages fresh and clean. Backpacks are free of crumbs and leaked box drinks. Children wake up early in an…
As parents, few situations are more difficult to deal with than having a child who is aggressive toward other children. It can be embarrassing as well…
Nail biting can often be a result of anxiety or nervousness, so observe your child to see when he is more prone to start biting his nails. Does his be…
Parents who have good nannies swear by them. They like not having to deal with the politics of using a relative or with daily pickups and drop-offs at…
