Lonely Child
Isolation in the early years of childhood can have several long-term negative effects. Studies have shown that children who have problems interacting with their peers not only suffer in the preschool years but have more emotional difficulties [...]
Growing up Like Dad
Your little boy will have realized by the age of three that he will grow up to be a man, and he will become particularly interested in his father.
Your little boy will watch your partner and learn from him what it is to be a man. If your partner:
Treats [...]
Locomotion in Girls: Locomotion in Boys
LOCOMOTION IN GIRLS: The age at which a specific milestone in locomotion is achieved will differ from child to child.
In the preschool years, some girls may appear to be better than boys at jumping, hopping, rhythmic movement, and balance. [...]
Baby Development First Year
From the earliest days you should talk and sing to your baby. Her movements and sounds are her earliest attempts at speaking, so answer them to encourage her; make sure she can see your face clearly and make eye contact with her at all times, [...]
Autism: Special Needs
The severity of the child’s condition depends on whether he has any other learning disorders (such as dyslexia); whether he has any accompanying physical disorders (such as epilepsy), the type of education he has access to; and his personality [...]
Choosing Child Care
Your baby doesn’t need only to be changed and fed: he needs the kind of loving attention that you would give him yourself if he is to learn to interact and become a sociable child.
Baby-sitters These care for your child during the day in [...]
Social Development in Children
Now your child is socializing with children of his own age, whether at nursery school or at play, he will have new concerns of which you will become aware.
Clothes are one of the first ways of expressing individuality, and children may identify [...]