Child Development
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How to Help College Students Develop More Grit
The concept of grit, although not new, has recently become a higher education buzzword due, in part, to Angela Duckworth’s research on the subject ... -
Four Reasons Why Kids Should Play Sports
Technology has become more prominent and our lives have become more stationary. While past generations played comfortably outside until the streetlights came on, today’s ... -
How to Help Your Gifted Child Thrive
According to the National Association for Gifted Children, parenting a bright child comes with many challenges and responsibilities. As the parent of a gifted ... -
Why the Bedtime Routine Will Always Be the Best Way to Bond with Your Kid
Bedtime routines are wonderful for many reasons. They’re relaxing, and they help babies and young kids fall asleep. But perhaps most importantly, they are ... -
Why Art and Creativity are Important for Kids
Schools that eliminate art programs are doing so at their peril. No one questions foundation subjects like reading and math for the development of ... -
How to Teach Your Child to Deal with Arguments
If the current state of politics is indicative of conflict resolution, dealing with arguments can be a dicey proposition. Tempers flare, words fly, and ... -
6 Ways to Get Kids to Cooperate
Getting your kids to do what you say may seem more like herding cats than teaching cooperation skills. Two-year-olds and teens alike defy directions, ... -
Seven Pieces of Bad Advice That We Give Kids
Like tour guides, adults guide children toward their adulthood, giving them answers and advice along the way. While most of the advice given to ... -
What Fathers Should Teach Their Daughters
Fathers have a significant impact on how well their daughters evolve into women. To help their daughter’s transition from girlhood to womanhood, fathers must ... -
How to Talk to Your Kids About Suicidal Thoughts
Humans are born with an instinct to survive at all costs. At times, this instinct may be shadowed by a desire to commit suicide. ...
