Ages & Stages
Ages 0 to 2
The Magical Effects of Music on Infants
Combining physical touch, like gentle massage or stroking, with relaxing tones is extra calming for your little one.
Fuss-Free Food Ideas
Don't give up right away if your child doesn't enjoy a new food — it can take up to 15 tries.
The Perfect Baby Workout
Want to stimulate his brain? Get his feet moving.
Is It OK for Babies To Sleep With...
What's safe for baby to sleep with, and what's not.
Small Decisions, Big Results
Asking for your child's input at an early age fosters independence.
Ages 3 to 4
How Gardening Teaches Kids to Grow
There’s a world of learning in the garden.
The Key to a Good Morning
Preparation is key for making your preschooler’s mornings a success.
Boosting Self-Esteem in Warmer Weather
Love of learning blooms in spring.
Helping Preschoolers Celebrate Siblings' Birthdays
It's tough for kids to grasp why it's not their own birthday yet.
Please and Thank You: Encouraging Good Dinner Table Etiquette
Invite your little one to bring his manners along.
Ages 5 to 6
Preparing Your Child for a Newborn's Arrival
It’s perfectly normal for children to experience mixed emotions as your family expands.
When Playtime Gets Too Rough
What to do when your kindergartner gets overexcited while playing with a sibling.
Why Kids Don't Listen
Strategies to help your 5- or 6-year-old practice her cooperation skills.
Bye-Bye, Baby Teeth!
Saying goodbye to that first baby tooth can be sad.
When It's OK to Brag
Bragging is a rite of passage for 5- and 6-year-olds.
Ages 7 to 8
3 Ways to Overcome Nighttime Fears
Is your child afraid of the dark? Here's how to assure her that she's safe.
Fostering Financial Responsibility
Teaching the value of dollars and cents starts now.
Expanding The World With Current Events
Talking with 7- and 8-year-olds about the news can be tricky.
Choosing Alternative Caregivers
Leaving your child in another's care is a learning opportunity.
Tween
Why Tweens Develop Obsessions
Is your tween “obsessed” with a hobby or interest? Here’s what to know.
A Reality Check for Today's Celeb-Obsessed Tweens
To help your tween stay real, raise questions about money, fame, and happiness.
Grandparents and Tweens: A Special Bond
Tweens often enjoy some of their growing independence from parents and siblings in the safe company of grandparents.
Does Your Child Have Good Friends?
You know how much your tween’s mood can be affected by her friendships, but your peace of mind is also at stake.
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May 2012
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