Behavioral Development

Learn how to guide your kid through his behavioral development. Plus: Try these ideas for building self-esteem.
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5 Benefits of Pretend Play
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Why the Key to Treating ADHD Goes Beyond Medication
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How to Help Your Teen Find His Bliss
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Dr. Alan Greene on a Child's Reaction to Tragedy
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4 Quirky Kid Behaviors That Actually Have Purpose
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The Parents Expert Guide to Nurturing Good Behavior
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14 Tips for Disciplining Your Toddler
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Age-by-Age Guide to Lying
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How to See Things From Your Kid's Point of View
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How to Know If Your Kid Is a Narcissist—And What To Do About It
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Raising a 5-Year-Old Child: Behavior, Milestones, and Development
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9 Special Education Strategies That Work for All Kids
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What to Do If Your Child Loves to Eavesdrop
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Away We Go: Tips for Traveling with Toddlers
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Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids: Getting Children to Help Around the House
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Dad Pretends 9 Year Old's Bike Was Stolen to Teach Him a Lesson—But at What Cost?
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Signs Your Kid is Maturing
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5 Child Behavior Issues You Don't Need to Worry About
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Failure Is an Option
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Roughhousing 101
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How to Help Your Sensitive Kid Handle an Overwhelming World
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How to Get Kids to Do Chores Without Even Asking Them
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6 Ways to Motivate Your Kids
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My Child Wasn't Misbehaving; It Was Really Oppositional Defiant Disorder
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Dealing With Your Child's Mood Swings
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7 Ways to Raise a Resilient Child
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Wimpy & Whiny: Understanding Emotionally Sensitive Children
Sibling Squabbles And Annoyed Father On Couch
How to Stop Siblings from Fighting
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That's Enough! Four Ways to Discipline Ungrateful Children
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The Know-It-All Phase
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How to Resolve Arguments With Your Child
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7 Do's and Don'ts of Raising a Happy Child
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Stop the Snark: How to Deal with Your Kid's Sarcasm
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Monsters Under the Bed: Understanding Kid Fears
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The Truth About Lying
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When Teens Make Out in Public
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Thumb Sucking: How My Son Kicked the Habit
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Big Kids 101: Understanding Big Kid Development
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Why Kids are Competitive
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How to Avoid Power Struggles With Your Child
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How to Raise a Kid With Ambition
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Why Are Kids So Angry?
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Help Stop Your Kids From Regressing Milestones During the Pandemic
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I'm a Mom and a Professional Organizer: Here's How I Get My Kids to Keep Their Stuff in Order
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Teaching Kids How to Be Good Sports
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Why I'm Teaching My Kid All About Failure
Second Born Child
Science Says Second-Born Kids Are Most Likely to Behave Badly, Even Into Adulthood
Stubborn 6-Year-Old