Childhood Development

"Real men don't cry" is part of a larger lie about men and emotions, which could inhibit healthy emotional development in your son.

Curiosity can be a good thing for you, as well as for your child. It can make the job of parenting easier.

Girls today are constantly being fed images of women that can be detrimental to their self-esteem. Fight back!

Recognize the characteristics of "mean chicks," and learn how to prepare your daughter for life in our increasingly aggressive society.

Friends will prove to have a strong influence on your daughter's life. Make a point of learning about your daughter's friends, and encourage her in the right directions.

Actively encourage your daughter to make friends with other girls. It's one of the best protective strategies she can practice.

Discover how to prepare your daughter for math and science pursuits, and give her the encouragement she needs.

Encourage your artsy daughter in her creative pursuits. Your community and her school can be excellent resources.

Find out how to give your daughter support if she begins to show an interest in dance or skating.

If your girl is a tomboy, learn to appreciate and affirm her choice.

Learn how to talk to your daughter about recognizing and apologizing for mistakes -- both hers and yours.

Find tips for helping your preschooler deal with the death of a parent or close family member.

How to explain death and violence to preschoolers in young children in a healthy way that can help their anxiety and fear about dying.

Fill in the blanks on this printable to describe your great day.

Have your child write about what she think her life may be like 15 years from now.

Kids love to exercise their imagination. Have your kids pretend to be an animal and make or give you a gift that the animal might give.