Childhood behavior is the result of an ongoing interaction with many different aspects of a child's environment, including peers, school and parents. These factors create a child's earliest life experiences. Childhood misbehavior is thus a...
In his book, "A Parent's Guide to Getting Kids Out of the Family Bed, child psychologist Lawrence E. Shapiro says sleep is not an area for compromise--as a parent you must lay down the law for the health and well-being of your child. Chronic lack...
The symptoms of unexplained illnesses are troublesome to parents of a sick child. Stomachaches or abdominal pains are a common complaint of children, and can occur for many reasons – some insignificant, and others more serious. High fevers...
Children who typically opt for sugary snacks or fast food in lieu of healthier meals featuring fruits and vegetables run the risk of becoming overweight. MayoClinic.com notes that childhood obesity can lead to additional health problems, such as...
Rest and exercise both play crucial roles in the health and well-being of children. Proper amounts of rest are essential for physical and emotional health. Learning and memory are at their best in well-rested children, improving academic...
With children being raised by parents who both work full-time jobs, or by a single parent who works, a larger number of adolescents are left to take care of younger siblings. Depending on the stability and maturity of the older sibling, such a...
According to the Mayo Clinic, your child's participation in sports promotes fitness and prevents obesity, but it's important that your child is well-suited to her sport, as not all children thrive in formal leagues. Helping your child find the...
Social development skills develop at a very early age, according to the Pediatric Behavioral Health Resources LLC. Parents can help develop social skills in their babies, especially through sensory stimulation. Understand the reactions of infants...
Musical toys for babies and infants may be frustrating or irritating for adults to hear again and again, but for your child, they are valuable learning and development resources. At birth, the auditory system is quite underdeveloped -- auditory...
From the time your toddler first learned to guide a cracker to his mouth, he has probably made steady progress with independent eating. His ability to feed himself might result in more freedom for you, but if your child makes choking noises when...
If your child has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, it is important that you have a solid understanding of the treatment. There is no cure for the disorder, though medications are available that will ensure that your child grows and develops...
Visual processing problems occur as a type of learning disability seen particularly among children in the first through fifth grades. Children in these grades are learning fundamental concepts of reading, spelling and mathematics and may have...
Physical education classes provides school-age children with physical activity and offer many health benefits, including strengthening muscles and bones, maintaining healthy weight and warding off cardiovascular trouble and high blood pressure....
Early childhood occupies the delicate ages between infancy and preschool. During this time, a child changes from a babbling baby to a talkative toddler. The drastic increase in vocabulary is noticeable, and eventually a child this age will be...
Children learn mostly through play and benefit from daily opportunities to explore, stretch, climb, jump and run. Not only does play promote healthy physical development, but it also helps children learn problem-solving and social skills. Healthy...
Working parents struggle to find a balance between family life and their career. One of the most important decisions a parent can make is who to entrust their little one to while they are at work. For many, daycare is an affordable option, but is...
No child comes equipped with a complete instruction manual; even a library's worth of parenting books cannot adequately instill a caregiver with the skills needed to raise a happy, healthy child. The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that,...
Children are considered to be an infant directly following birth up until the age of 1 year old. As infants grow, developmental areas rapidly expand over the course of 1 year. Implementing certain strategies to facilitate these developmental areas...
Once your child starts going to school, you may think that you're finished worrying about her developmental milestones. However, school-aged children are still developing, though at a more subtle pace than when they were babies. You can help your...
According to education professors Marvin Berkowitz and Melinda Bier at the University of Missouri at St. Louis, "the most profound impact on students' development (of character) comes from their families, notably their parents." Effective...
Every child develops at his own pace, but some children experience what are commonly referred to as developmental delays. A developmental delay is diagnosed when a child fails to reach certain milestones (such as talking or walking) within a...
According to the Mississippi Department of Education, when parents and community members get involved with schools, children greatly benefit. Adult and community participation validates the necessity of school for children and encourages children...
Zinc is an essential mineral that is important in the support of enzyme reactions, immune system support and cell division. Zinc also facilitates your body's ability to use other nutrients like iron, calcium and folic acid. Zinc deprivation, more...
Children develop motor, language, cognitive and sensory skills at their own pace, but there are typical developmental milestones you can look for at different ages to see how your child is doing in each of these areas. At 16 months, your child is...
