Childhood Development

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

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.

Is your child's best friend a negative influence?

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

Negative self-talk is a problem at any age.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

When a child is outgoing and sociable at home, but withdrawn at school, it may just be a matter of time until he comes out of his shell.

When it comes to encouraging your child's participation in social activities, are you pushing or shoving?