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!
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