Childhood Development

When a child is talked about as if something is "wrong" with him, it can contribute significantly to his having little confidence in himself.

Learn how grief support groups can help kids who have suffered a major loss.

The long-standing and currently overwhelming opinion in the psychology community concerning children's beauty pageants is that they are not in the best interests of healthy child development.

If you build your child's self-esteem on a regular basis, you'll have the foundation and the tools to discipline your child while still encouraging his self-worth.

All kids repeatedly experience these kinds of feelings, as they learn to exist outside of their parents' presence.

Our expert recommends some great books on self-esteem and teens.

Is there a way to stop a toddler from nail biting?

Kids need to grieve over their pet's death and move through all the stages of that grieving process.

There are many different "childhood expert" suggestions for how to talk to your children about childbirth, sex, and sexuality.

Is there a way to determine whether your ex can get his life together enough to be a loving and caring father?

The differences between boys and girls start out long before the teenage years. Find out how boys and girls grow up differently.

This article offers advice on how to help your child make friends.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Here are some tips to boost your child's self-esteem.