Social & Emotional Development

Separation anxiety? Jealousy? Trouble sharing? Building good social skills now can help your child navigate the world with confidence. Learn what you can do to help foster your baby's emotional development.
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Your Brilliant Baby in Week 32: The Onset of Wariness
New babysitters, a new daycare, even a new cashier at the store … novel experiences may make Baby cranky right now. Learn more about this new ... Read More
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Your Brilliant Baby in Week 34: Establishing Temperament
By now, your baby's temperament has begun to take shape. Learn how his behavior in week 34 may indicate what he's like in five, 15, or 25 years ... Read More
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Your Brilliant Baby in Week 43: Demystifying Separation Anxiety
Daycare drop-offs may be a mess around week 43. Learn why Baby is struggling with separation anxiety right now, and how you can ease ... Read More
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Your Brilliant Baby in Week 44: Understanding Attachment Hierarchy
By now, Baby has established rules about who she'll turn to first, second, and so on. Learn how that has developed and what it means for your ... Read More
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Your Brilliant Baby in Week 50: Social Referencing
Your child is beginning to use your judgment to guide her actions as her first year draws to a close. Learn more about this concept (called ... Read More
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Your Brilliant Baby in Week 8: Emerging Emotions
No more "gassy smiles" for your eight-week-old! By now, he's smiling in response to your own grin. Read why!
Being Born Too Early Does Not Equal Lifetime of Health Problems
It was once thought that preterm babies were going to face health issues throughout their life. That may not be so.
Coping with Baby Separation Anxiety
Do you think your baby suffers from separation anxiety? Learn how you can cope with separation anxiety babies.
Crashing the Party: Knowing When It’s OK to Bring the Kids
Sometimes even the socially sensitive parent has a tough time figuring out when and where kids are truly welcome. A few tips can help parents ... Read More
Does Birth Order Matter?
Whether they're first born, in the middle, the youngest, or the one and only, children all have personality characteristics associated with ... Read More
Q&A: At what age is stranger anxiety common?
Q&A: I have a new baby. How should I handle my jealous 2-year-old?
Q&A: Is it normal for a 9-month-old to slap herself?
My 9-month-old daughter has recently started to slap herself on the forehead and the side of her head. She also sometimes pulls her hair. ... Read More
Q&A: My 10-month-old girl is very clingy. Is this normal?
My 10-month-old girl is very clingy. She will not play with her toys alone and always wants company. She follows me wherever I go. Is this ... Read More
Q&A: My 9-month-old hates me! Help!
My 9-month-old daughter hates me! OK, maybe I am overreacting. For the past two weeks she wants her father only. What can I do? ... Read More
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