Articles from the ‘Development’ Category
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Do Not Overuse the Word “No”
April 10th, 2011 by Candi A
“No” should be used judiciously, but it is important not to overuse this word.
To Spank or Not to Spank
April 9th, 2011 by Amy Bury
Modern parents have a huge conundrum on their hands when it comes to discipline. While it is likely that most parents today were spanked as children, it has gone out of vogue. In some cases, spanking can be construed as abuse. While watching unruly children run around will motivate any good parent, there does not [...]
Thumb Sucking: Tips for Helping Children Break the Habit
March 31st, 2011 by Zoey L
For many parents, breaking a child’s habit of thumb sucking can be a major challenge, and for good reason. Thumb sucking is one of the first purposeful activities for most babies. Even unborn babies engage in this instinctual behavior inside the womb. Babies and toddlers derive comfort from sucking their thumbs, and may fall asleep [...]
My child is being bullied at school. What should I do?
March 30th, 2011 by Ron S
What Every Parent Should Know About Bullying in School The issue of bullying in schools has gained greater attention in recent years, in part because of increased publicity from events like the tragic Columbine shootings. The National Center for Education Statistics reported that in 2007, almost one-third of all students indicated that they had been [...]
Car Safety And Booster Seats: Strategies for Keeping Your Child Safe
March 30th, 2011 by Ron S
Car safety seats are essential tools in protecting younger children during long or short trips. However, many parents experience difficulties in keeping their children restrained properly and safely in the car seat. Clever little fingers can often discover the mechanism for opening or unbuckling the car seat, causing additional risk to the child and added [...]
