Development - Kids

One of the most common worries for parents is whether or not their children are growing and developing at a healthy and normal rate. Doctors often use growth charts and body mass index (BMI) charts ...

There is considerable growing interest in the use of sign language to encourage early communication and language development in babies and young children. Who can benefit? In addition to the ...

Bedwetting isn't something many people like to think of, nor admit it affects their child, yet actually it's common. Over 500,000 children in the UK are affected and it's more than three times more ...

All children are clumsy sometimes, but if it's a frequent occurrence for your child, along with other symptoms, then dyspraxia could be the cause. Dyspraxia is a neurological problem that impairs ...

A healthy mouth is a clean mouth, and a clean mouth is a happy mouth! In a healthy, happy mouth teeth are free from plaque and debris, gums are pink and healthy, and breath does not exude an odour. ...

It is a question that has been asked for a long time and in recent years scientists have come that little bit closer to uncovering the answer; the question of course being Do Boys and Girls Learn ...

Doctors and dentists may not be top of your kid's favourite people to visit, but if you want to keep them healthy and well, seeing them now and again is necessary. Both doctors and dentists can help ...

Kids and teens get flooded with mixed messages, especially about what constitutes a healthy, attractive body. Unfortunately, if they believe the tabloid television shows and glossy magazines, they ...

Often, the thing that kids want more than anything is to fit in. As parents, we see our children as unique individuals, each with their own special gifts and traits that set them apart from the ...

Children learn using a combination of their senses; they look, touch, taste, smell, and listen to learn about the world around them. When one of these senses is diminished, it can have a profound ...

The ability to read well is key to learning. Good readers can open up the entire world to themselves by merely opening a book. Helping your children to become good readers is a wonderful gift -- it ...

Every kid wants to have friends, but making friends is easier for some children than it is for others. Parents can help their kids by helping them to learn the skills needed to make friends as well ...

Kids and music are a natural combination. When music is playing, even babies will bop their heads in appreciation. As they get bigger, almost all kids enjoy twirling, dancing, and stomping to music. ...

Most of us would love to have a perfect smile. Unfortunately, many of us have teeth that are less than ideal. The good news is that orthodontic treatments can correct a variety of problems, making it ...

Anyone can get ear infections, but children are particularly susceptible and, for many, they occur repeatedly. With unpleasant symptoms, persistent ear infections can be horrible for young sufferers, ...

Even adults with psoriasis often feel self-conscious, but for kids, the discomfort can be even more difficult. Typically, psoriasis first appears between the ages of 15 and 35, although 10-15% of ...

At some point, all parents will need to leave their child in the care of someone else, and most parents must do so on a regular basis. When a baby is very young, the transition from parent to ...

Sight conditions such as long or short sightedness are common and children can be affected as well as adults. But when it comes to eyewear, what's best for your child - glasses or contact lenses? ...

Speech therapy is the treatment of speech, language or swallowing problems that make communication difficult. At present, approximately 2.5 million people in the UK have a speech or language ...

From music in the womb to Baby Einstein, it seems that everyone has an opinion on stimulating your baby's intellect. As a modern parent, the desire to give your child the best start to life is ...

Hearing your child stutter and be unable to get out a clear sentence without stuttering can be a worry for parents. But what is stuttering, why does it occur and what can you do to help your child? ...

As awkward as it might be, it is important to take the time to talk to your children about the physical, emotional, and social changes and challenges that come with puberty. Kids will do better ...

Kids have questions. About everything. Curious about the world around them, children frequently start their sentences with 'why' or 'how' or 'when.' Parents spend a great deal of time helping kids to ...

Most adults find that they feel better when they get regular exercise. Sedentary habits are not only unhealthy, but can make us feel slow and sluggish in the short term. Kids need exercise too, in ...

Almost from the first moment we hold our newborns, we begin to look forward to their first words and first steps. Milestones in child development are lovingly recorded in a baby book and proud ...