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By Stephanie Sokol
Kids, Childhood Development, Emotional Development
Kids, Childhood Development, Emotional Development
By L. Elizabeth Forry
Kids, Childhood Development, Emotional Development
By Jennifer Caffelle
Kids, Emotional Development, Childhood Development
  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    "Real men don't cry" is part of a larger lie about men and emotions, which could inhibit healthy emotional development in your son.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    If your girl is a tomboy, learn to appreciate and affirm her choice.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    Find tips for helping your preschooler deal with the death of a parent or close family member.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    How to explain death and violence to preschoolers in young children in a healthy way that can help their anxiety and fear about dying.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    When your dog passes, know that he is going to a good place.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    It's important to be realistic in your expectations and goals for your child.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    Learn how to help a child become more outgoing.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    It's important to let kids learn to negotiate, even if it sometimes means bending the rules.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    Children lack the appropriate skills for coping with guilt. They often begin to act out when they feel they've caused some harm to befall a parent, .

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    Adolescents are especially at risk when they have experienced the loss of someone dear to them.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    It is okay for a boy to cry. Twelve-year-olds are still very much children and because they are entering puberty, they will often cry easily.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    When a child is discouraged by not being the best in her class, it is helpful to find the source of her need to be the best.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    What should you do when an independent child suddenly turns clingy?

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    Don't overreact if your young child seems to be exhibiting non-traditional gender traits.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    A child with several unfounded fears may simply be trying to get attention.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    Learn how you can help your school assess a child who is recovering from trauma.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    Find out how to help a child who gets nervous about school to the point of nausea.

  • Kids
    Emotional Development

    Find out what to do when your child is academically proficient but socially and emotionally deficient.

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