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It's mine! He can't have it! Give it to me! Sound familiar? We've got some tips to make mastering the art of sharing a lot less stressful for both of you!

Help your child understand--and deal with--her changing emotions.

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Many researchers say that it's more important to help kids feel competent than confident. Here are the most effective ways to help your child become happy, self-assured, and successful.

One mom asks for expert advice on how to help her shy toddler play with other children.

By now, your child's personality has begun to emerge. Experts use nine different components to categorize behavior, and figuring out where your little one falls within each element can help you understand what makes her tick.

Sometimes the best unexpected and surprising life lessons are learned from your own kids.

... is an information-packed guide that leads parents through the ever changing maze of new behaviors, developments..., practical solutions, and key choices to ensure a child's healthy development for their first six years...'s stage of development, readers are given parenting techniques and activities they can use...

You'll be amazed by how much your baby's smarts, coordination, and confidence develops with each passing month. Let the games begin!

Watch for these milestones to occur between 18-24 months.

Is your little one on the shy side? These tips will show you how to break her out of her shell.

... behaviors, developments, and challenges present in a child's first six years. It is filled with essential... information, expert advice, practical solutions, and key choices to ensure a child's healthy development... to understanding their child's stage of development, readers are given parenting techniques and activities they can...

... behaviors, developments, and challenges present in a child's first six years. It is filled with essential... information, expert advice, practical solutions, and key choices to ensure a child's healthy development... to understanding their child's stage of development, readers are given parenting techniques and activities they can...

Your little one isn't so little anymore. Here's a rundown of what you can expect as your child turns three!

Helping your child master these simple rules of etiquette will get him noticed -- for all the right reasons.

While young children can reach milestones at different ages, the CDC says you should talk to your doctor and consider an early-intervention evaluation if your child displays any of these signs or has a dramatic loss of skills.

Preschoolers' imaginary pals may be invisible, but experts say they have some clear benefits.

Toddlers exhibit many fears, and it can be tough to know how to reassure them of their safety. We talked to Dr. Ayelet Talmi, associate director of child development and infant health at The Children's Hospital in Denver, about the most common toddler fears and what you can do to help your child through his insecurities. Plus, she has tips on raising a child capable of managing fear.

Your toddler is ready, willing, and able to connect with other kids -- she just needs a few cues from you.

Whether your kid is shy or (ahem) spirited, there are ways to manage his quirks and develop his positive qualities.

These fun playtime activities suggested by Jamie Loehr M.D, and Jen Meyers, authors of "Raising Your Child," will help your toddler develop fine motor skills.

If you're like me, the notion of "risk-taking" kids conjures up images of broken bones -- or even worse. Yet whether it's a baby tasting a spoonful of strained spinach, a toddler taking her first steps, or a preschooler telling the truth about a mess he's made, all kids need a courageous spirit to adjust to the surefire changes that come along with growing up.

Make it fun for your child to pay attention to directions with these five games.

Trust us -- we know these top tips work! We tapped the experts -- Parents.com readers, who swear by each and every one.