Browsing: Child Development

“Boy, your hands must be full.” For the first few months after the birth of our triplets, that’s how we were greeted by folks we ran into everywhere.

Getting a full night’s sleep with a newborn baby in the house may seem like a faraway dream, but experts suggest ways to help your baby nod off.

Are close relationships possible for grandparents and grandchildren who don’t live geographically close? Grandparents who live at a distance should…

We just arrived home from my daughter’s first college interview. To say I wasn’t sure this moment would ever come…

How should schools respond to behavioral infractions? What needs to happen when there is defiance, aggression or other destructive behavior?…

Sharing nature with your child can be a way to bond, spend meaningful time together and pass your respect and…

There’s so much more to gardening than seeds, soil and water, and for children, the rewards go beyond flowers, fruits…

Explaining to your child why you want her to talk with a therapist can be worrisome for parents. What to…

As adults, we know that death and dying are an unavoidable part of life. Children, however, may struggle with both…

From the time children are born until they are buying their own clothes, parents spend a lot of time thinking…