popular topics in social and emotional development
- KidsDeveloping Emotional Literacy in Kids and How to Foster It Over TimeWhat is the biggest challenge your family faces? Financial challenges? Getting time together? The distraction of social media? Quarreling? However, you answer that question, there is one root and one path to creating something different. Surpris...Dan Newby
- KindergartenKindergarten Prep: People Are DifferentKindergarten Prep: People Are Different Not only do people have different kinds of possessions, they also can look different. As your child heads off to kindergarten,she will most likely meet other children whose skin, hair, or eyes are differen...
- Interacting With PeopleDealing with the DisabledDealing with the Disabled Here are 10 practical tips that will help you avoid feeling socially disabled when dealing with the disabled: Mind Your P's and Q's Remember, everything is relative: Some disabled writers have referred to nondisabled p...
- Kindergarten ReadinessKindergarten Prep: People Have Different ThingsKindergarten Prep: People Have Different Things Your child already knows that people need food to eat, a home to live in, and clothing to wear. These are the most basic of human needs, but not all people eat the same food, live in the same kinds...
- Kindergarten ReadinessKindergarten Prep: Spending Time With FriendsKindergarten Prep: Spending Time With FriendsFriendship is an important part of kindergarten success. Young children need to feel accepted by their peers and have the skills to play cooperatively, productively, and positively with others. What ...
- Kids and Cell Phones7 Tips to Childproof Your SmartphoneRaise your hand if your child thinks your phone is just another one of her toys. We all know the feeling! Smartphones can be a great source for educational entertainment for children, but let's face it — curious kids have the uncanny ability to...Lindsay Hutton
- Father/Daughter RelationshipsShould Father Bathe with Toddler Daughter?Read what our expert has to say to a father who has been bathing with his daughter. ...
- Mobile AppsSmart Rules of Thumb for Children's App UseIt goes without saying that smartphones and apps have become an integral part of our everyday lives. But what about our children's lives? At what age is it okay to let your kids start using smartphones? Which apps are safe and which are not? We...Erin Dower
- Learning Disabilities and Homework8 Disorganization Styles of Struggling BoysWhy is your child struggling in school? In her book "That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week: Helping Disorganized and Distracted Boys Succeed in School and Life," author Ana Homayoun identifies eight styles of disorganization and distraction that ...Erin Dower
- Learning Disabilities and Homework5 Essential Tools and Tips for Disorganized Boys5 Essential Tools and Tips for Disorganized Boys We recently spoke with Ana Homayoun, the author of the book That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week: Helping Disorganized and Distracted Boys Succeed in School and Life. She holds a master's degree i...Erin Dower
- Death and Dying12 Children's Books That Help Explain Tragedies and DeathIt can be incredibly difficult to explain tragedy and death to a young child, and to help them cope. Whether your family is facing a personal loss of a family member or friend, or is struggling with the news of a community or national tragedy, ...
- Social and Emotional DevelopmentTop 10 Parenting TipsTop 10 Parenting Tips Show them you love them -- Fathers in particular can find it difficult to cuddle and kiss their children. However, children need physical comfort from both parents. Let the children see you cuddle each other, too. Maintain...
- Conflict ResolutionLearning to NegotiateLearning to Negotiate On a daily basis, your child will encounter situations in which her own wishes and needs clash with those of other people. Learning how to handle these situations is a critical life skill that children need to start practic...
- Slumber PartiesIs Your Child Ready for a Sleepover?Has your child been invited to a sleepover, but you aren't sure if he is ready to spend the night away from home? Take this quiz to find out. ...
- Social and Emotional DevelopmentChild Exposes HimselfA parent wonders if she should be concerned about her son's "perverse nature." ...
- ColorsColor Psychology QuizWhat's your color psychology? ...David Johnson
- Preparing for Summer CampIs Your Child Ready for Summer Camp?Is your child begging to go to sleepaway camp, but you're just not sure she's ready? Or do you find yourself trying to coax a reluctant camper, who wants nothing more than to stay home all summer? This quiz can help you determine whether camp is ...
- Social and Emotional DevelopmentSmart ParentingTake our family therapist's quiz on tough childhood issues. It's the fastest way on the Web to get smart about parenting. ...