Child Development
When Can You Pierce a Baby's Ears? A Pediatrician Explains
There are some ground rules to baby ear piecing, but for the most part it’s totally safe.
The Five Stages Of Self-Awareness Explain What Babies See In The Mirror
That's a mirror (Level 1), there's a person in it (Level 2), that person is me (Level 3), that person is going to be me forever (Level 4), and everyone else can see it (Level 5).
The Normal Age For Children To Start Masturbating Is Earlier Than You Think
Psychologists explain what is normal and when parents should be concerned.
ADHD Diagnosis Is Twice As Likely For Youngest Kids In Class, Study Says
The youngest kids were also 80% more likely to be prescribed ADHD medication.
Toddler Learning Videos Don’t Work Because Young Brains Don’t Get Screens
A new study shows that toddlers brains are wired to learn new tricks — but through real-live social cues, not something taught on a screen.
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When Can You Pierce a Baby's Ears? A Pediatrician Explains
There are some ground rules to baby ear piecing, but for the most part it’s totally safe.
The Five Stages Of Self-Awareness Explain What Babies See In The Mirror
That's a mirror (Level 1), there's a person in it (Level 2), that person is me (Level 3), that person is going to be me forever (Level 4), and everyone else can see it (Level 5).
The Normal Age For Children To Start Masturbating Is Earlier Than You Think
Psychologists explain what is normal and when parents should be concerned.
ADHD Diagnosis Is Twice As Likely For Youngest Kids In Class, Study Says
The youngest kids were also 80% more likely to be prescribed ADHD medication.
Toddler Learning Videos Don’t Work Because Young Brains Don’t Get Screens
A new study shows that toddlers brains are wired to learn new tricks — but through real-live social cues, not something taught on a screen.
Praise The Process, Not The Talent: How To Build A Growth Mindset In Kids
Children who are taught to believe intelligence can grow with hard work are more likely to be resilient and confident when facing challenges.
The 7 Big Benefits Of Rough-And-Tumble Play With Your Kids
They're going to have to get smart to take you down. Literally.
Why Do Newborns Hiccup A Lot? For Brain Development. Seriously.
Baby hiccups might seem like a strange quirk or muscle development, but they're so very much more than that.
What Parents Can (And Can’t) Learn From Babies’ Weird Head Shapes
From soft spots to flat spots, the shape of a baby's skull shape can give parents a lot of clues about how they're developing.
How To Be A Good Dad: Be Involved, Have A Relationship, Be There
Through closeness, engagement, and connection with kids, dads create a positive space for their kids. They also benefit themselves.
When Do Babies Start Sitting Up?
Not all babies start sitting up in the same time frame. What's more important is the way they go about trying to do so.
My Son Refuses To Go To Church. What Should I Do?
Is it ever okay to force religion upon your children?
Why Boys’ Voices Crack During Puberty (And Girls’ Voices Don’t)
Pubescent boys often experience overwhelming growth in their voice boxes in a short period of time, and that can be an awkward auditory transition.
How Much Of Child Development Is Nature Vs. Nurture?
The nature vs nurture debate is settled: Personality traits are heritable. But how much of child development hinges on DNA, and what should parents do with this information?
Baby Learning Videos Don’t Benefit Your Baby’s Brain
The clips you play to pacify your kid aren't for them. They're for you.
How To Recognize And Address A Baby’s Developmental Delays
Parents worry about developmental delays because of confusion around the developmental delay definition and milestones.
