Kids Development

Developing good oral hygiene is your first line of defence for healthy teeth and gums. This article advises parents on developing good oral hygiene with their children.

Adjusting to a new sibling in the family can be a tricky time. Find out how toddlers typically react, how to prepare them for change and what to do when a new baby arrives.

Discussing ground rules with your teenager will help everyone in the family understand what is expected of them. This article highlights common issues that should be addressed during these discussions.

A look at psoriasis, or plaque psoriasis — a condition that causes patches of red, scaly skin, including tips for helping kids understand and manage the condition.

Sibling conflicts are common, if unpleasant, occurrences. This article describes sources of sibling conflicts, steps to avoiding sibling conflicts, and ways to mediate and resolve sibling conflicts.

Ideas on raising drug free kids including tips for establishing and enforcing rules, getting them involved in healthy activities, and setting a good example.

A look at orthodontic treatments to correct malocclusion, or dental misalignments. Includes information about treatment options as well advancements in orthodontic appliances.

Children learn responsibility from helping with chores around the house and garden. Discover age appropriate chores in this article.

Parents may not be able to make their children happy, but they can certainly raise their children to be healthy, confident and resilient. This article provides tips for raising healthy, confident and resilient children who will be inclined to lead happy lives.

Ideas about talking to kids about the onset of puberty and the changes that they can expect.

Speaking with your children about an illness can be an awful experience. This article suggests methods of talking to kids about illness, and offers advice on finding support when needed.

Many children display signs of shyness. This article offers advice on easing shy children through social situations, and offers tips to parents on supporting children attempting to overcome shyness.

Teenagers are faced with a variety of decisions every day, and not all of them lead to a healthy lifestyle. Discuss healthy attitudes and activities with your teen to make sure you both understand all aspects of a healthy life.

A look at body image and ways to encourage kids and teens to have a healthy, positive view of themselves. Includes tips on boosting self esteem.

Talking to kids about death can be both frightening and confusing. This article describes why talking to children about death is important, and offers hints for helping your talk go smoothly.

Over 100,000 UK teens begin smoking each year. This article discusses methods to keep your child from starting to smoke, and hints on how to help your child quit.

Learning to swim can be a scary and frustrating experience for children. This article presents a few points to consider when your child begin swimming lessons.

Worried that your teen could be obese? Find out the leading causes of obesity and what you, as parents, can do to help your teen.

Discussing a child’s adoption is something that every parent must go about in their own way. This article describes reasons for discussing an adoption, and gives hints for talking with your children and others about adoption.

Raising courteous kids will be a breeze after reading the tips offered in this article. From the Golden Rule to table manners, this article helps parents to etiquette success.

A look at proper teenage skin care including cleansing, sun protection, and acne treatments.

Talking to children about divorce can be an ordeal. This article describes methods of talking to your children to generate a productive, reassuring discussion and helping them through this initial surprise.

Recent studies show that most teens hope to be happy in their future careers. This article describes advice and support parents can give to their teens as they discuss option for future careers and offer career guidance.

An overview of life sports — activities that can continue throughout the course of our lives to help achieve and maintain good health.

A look at hearing problems in infants and children, including causes, methods of diagnosis, and possible treatment options.

A look at families with gay or lesbian parents, including the unique difficulties that they may face.

Ideas for helping a child break the thumb sucking habit or give up a dummy. Includes tips for effectively using praise and rewards, as well as products that may help in stubborn cases.

A look at the developmental milestones of walking and talking, including typical ages that most babies begin to do both.

A look at the signs that may indicate that a child or adult is dyslexic, divided by age group. Encourages parents to seek a professional diagnosis.

Advice for parents of multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) on finding time to have fun as well as to get things done.

It’s no fun being susceptible to persistent ear infections. Find out why some children may have an increased risk and the symptoms involved.

A look at separation anxiety in babies and toddlers, including tips for easier departures.

Advice on talking to teenagers about unplanned pregnancy. Includes tips on getting a conversation started as well as reasons to postpone pregnancy until adulthood.

Many teens are faced with peer pressure issues at some point. Find out how you can deal with it, without battling with your child.

If your kids need glasses, what are the best options and should you consider contact lenses? Discover the facts about glasses and lenses.

A look at the benefits of music and movement, whether at home or enrollment in organized classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Visual impairments vary between easily corrected to a severe handicap. This article describes common visual impairments in the UK, and offers advice on how to have visual impairments diagnosed.

Boredom often sets in for even the most imaginative of children in the winter. This article offers a selection of activities to help beat winter lethargy.

A quick guide for parents about talking to their children about sex. Includes advice on approaching the topic in small, manageable doses.

Stuttering in children can be a real worry to parents. Find out why it occurs, what you can do about it and how you can do the best to help your child.

A look at depression in teenagers — the symptoms, causes, and treatments. Includes tips for helping your teenage child cope with depression.

This article provides a basic checklist of equipment that will be needed for bringing a new baby home.

This article discusses the benefits of using sign language with babies and children, not just for those who are deaf or partially hearing.

All children are clumsy sometimes, but for some children, the condition dyspraxia could be the underlying cause. Find out all about it, the symptoms and treatment.

This article discusses methods of showing your teenager the meaning of a healthy lifestyle, and encouraging healthful living in their daily lives.

A look at nightmares in children — causes, typical scenarios, and how to help your child to feel safe and secure.

Nearly 5% of children entering school in the UK have speech, language or swallowing difficulties. This article answers a variety of questions commonly asked about speech therapy for children.

Many people may confuse suffering from social anxiety disorder with being shy. This article explains social anxiety disorder including common symptoms, causes and available treatments.

A guide to teaching young children to share and take turns. Offers ideas to help ease children into becoming generous with their belongings.

Advice on helping shy children overcome their fears and learn to make friends.

Ideas about talking to teenagers about sex and its possible consequences, including teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

Self esteem is a gift parents give to their children. This article advises adults on traits displayed by children and teens with high and low self esteem, and offers tips on increasing self esteem in children when needed.

Help your child develop healthy habits, by getting them used to going to the doctor and dentist.

A look at the challenges that face gay and lesbian teenagers, from self-acceptance to seeking the support of loved ones.

Getting enough sleep may seem like an impossible task to the parents of babies. This articles offers advice on establishing a sleep routine that will help you all sleep like a baby.