Mother & Child

Will baby walkers and jumpers help my baby learn to walk?

No. In fact, studies have shown that babies who use a walker may actually learn to walk about a month later than those who don\'t. Walkers allow babie…
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Developing Your Child's Self-Esteem

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 …
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Do Women Spend Too Much Time With Their Kids?

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…
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Helping your child to be independent

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…
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When Your Child Doesn't Listen

All children defy their parents on occasion. Testing adult guidelines and expectations is a normal part of growing up. Rebellion allows children to ex…
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Understanding Gender

For many people, the terms “gender” and “sex” are interchangeable. This idea has become so common, particularly in western societies, that it is rarel…
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Developmental milestones: Crawling

Crawling is your baby's first method of getting around efficiently on his own. In the traditional crawl, he'll start by learning to balance on his han…
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How to Teach Your Child Good Manners

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…
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Tips to Help Kids Overcome Fear of Dentists

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…
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What Children Should Learn and When

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…
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Changing Your Child's Attitude

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…
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