child development

5 Things You Should Never Say To An Introverted Child

These phrases can be damaging and can even lead to people-pleasing tendencies later in life.
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Is Brief Screen Exposure Really That Bad For Newborns Or Babies? Read This.

Background TV shows or dancing fruit videos often bring new parents a few moments of sanity. Here's what child development experts think.
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The 1 Thing Kids In Other Countries Do That Differs Greatly From American Kids

Are parents in the U.S. doing their children a disservice by not allowing this behavior?
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What Are 'Inchstones'? What To Know About This Parenting Trend

It sounds like a good thing — and it can be. But experts warn against getting carried away.
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How Bad, Really, Is Screen Time For Young Children?

A new study found a correlation between exposure to screens and atypical sensory processing in toddlers. Here's what to know.
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The Hurtful Words Adults Use That Harm Children The Most

“Words carry so much power with children – we all need to build them up, not knock them down."
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Pediatricians Share The 1 Food They Never (Or Rarely) Serve Their Kids

Children's health experts who are parents share the foods and beverages they tend to keep out of their homes.
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8 Phrases Child Psychologists Never (Or Rarely) Say To Their Kids

Chances are you're probably using some of them.
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Help! My Kid Is Lying To Me.

Experts say lying is developmentally normal and offer advice on how to handle the situation.
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6 Phrases That Will Transform Your Relationship With Your Child

These easy-to-remember sentences and questions can make a huge difference day to day.
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