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    Emotional Development

    When a younger child is determined to prove she's as "grown up" as her older sibling, parental intervention may be required.

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    Social Development

    An expert praises a mother for discussing sex with her 8-year-old son when the time was right.

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    Social Development

    Should you be concerned if your child is too attached to a classmate?

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    Emotional Development

    It's typical for a 13-year-old girl to become interested only in boys, herself, and her friends. You can help keep her on track.

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    Social Development

    Is your child's best friend a negative influence?

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    Social Development

    Contact with adults is great, but kids really need to spend time with children their own age, as well.

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    Building Self Esteem

    Negative self-talk is a problem at any age.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    Many gifted children seem to have a heightened sensitivity, and can be stressed even by positive experiences.

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    Building Self Esteem

    Showing our children how much we love and appreciate them can -- and should --become a daily habit, if we make a little effort.

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    Social Development

    In order to help an immature middle-schooler catch up with her peers, more social involvement can be the key.

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    Social Development

    Learn how to find assembly programs that address social skills, for your child's elementary school.

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    Building Self Esteem

    The best way to help a child with low self-esteem is to get him involved in social activities.

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    Social Development

    This phase passes as a child matures and is accepted into a wider age-range group. Meantime, keep trying to bring new friends into her life.

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    Cognitive and Psychological

    Developmentally, it's often difficult for young children to understand directions and rules.

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    Social Development

    Find out about Wicca — and why it's so popular with young girls.

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    Cognitive and Psychological

    Help your child focus on the big picture of schoolwork when excessive details bog her down.

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    Social Development

    Children don't always conform to gender norms. If you're concerned, here are a few things you can do.

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    Emotional Development

    A sudden change in behavior or school work is usually related to something specific that has happened, such as a change in the family.

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