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Shaping Emotional Development

Put Peer Pressure in Its Place
Peer pressure can get the best of children and push them to do things that they don't really want to do. Parents can counter it, if they're ready to help.
Growing Up Short or Heavy Can Be Difficult
When children believe they are different in some way, they feel bad. Whether because of their height or some other characteristic, they are going to be aware of differences.
Helping Your Children Manage Anger
Anger is as legitimate an emotion as joy or sadness, and it's the most common way children express feelings of frustration.
Your Child's Separation Anxiety
The prospect of new experiences away from parents or other loved ones can be quite frightening, especially for younger children. These worries are a normal part of development for all children.
Preparing Your Child for Sleep-Away Camp
Before making a decision on a camp, though, you should consider what kind of camping experience will benefit both your child and family.
Helping Your Children Cope with Death
Children deal with death in many different ways, and not necessarily in the same manner as adults.
Answers to Questions About Your Child's Mental Health
Although some behavior problems can be attributed to normal child development, some require professional help.
Techniques for Taming Tantrums
Preventing a tantrum is much easier than stopping one. Here are ideas on how to do that.
Bullies Go High-Tech
You can now add bullying to the list of things made easier by technology. Bullies use e-mail, instant messaging and text messaging on cell phones to reach victims.
Keep Tabs on Your Child's Development
By recognizing the signs of developmental disabilities early, parents can seek effective treatments.
Put Back Talk Behind You
At times, you should let children show their displeasure at your requests or rules. But they must learn that some words, tones or facial expressions are not proper means of communication.

Promoting Intellectual Growth

For Kids, Games Can Build Strong Minds
Citing the latest research on the brain, experts say chess, Scrabble, Monopoly -- even jigsaw puzzles or tic-tac-toe -- help children build analytical, organizational and creative skills.
How to Find Your Child's Strengths
Experts say every child shines in at least one discipline. It's your job as a parent to discover and encourage your child's gifts, while downplaying any weaknesses.
Making This School Year Your Child's Best Ever
The amount of planning help a student wants differs by education level. An elementary-schooler needs plenty of help, a middle-schooler expects more freedom. But parents should find ways to stay involved.
Reading to Kids Helps Their Development
Research shows that reading regularly to young children, especially those between ages 6 months and 5 years, is central to their overall growth and development.
Write On! Help Your Child Start a Journal
If your kids are angry or upset, tell them to write it down. A private journal helps bring resolution to things that have been troubling you. It helps you explore how you feel about something.
Kids Need for a Good Night's Sleep
Children of different ages have different sleep needs—from 10 hours for younger kids to 8-/12 or more for teens.
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