Child Brain Development

What's going on in your child's beautiful head? A developing memory and ever-growing curiosity of the world! Want to help build his knowledge? Read on for our brainpower-boosting tips.
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Reading with Young Children
A literacy expert provides answers to when and how to help your child open the alphabetic code of language, while building a close ... Read More
School Children
School Age Cut-Offs and ADHD: What's the Connection?
A new study confirms that being young for your grade ups the risk of being prescribed ADHD drugs—especially for boys.
The Late Talker
Worried about late talking? Know when it's a matter of temperament and not a symptom of a neurological or learning problem. ... Read More
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The Latest on ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
Is ADD more common or overly diagnosed? Dr. Sadler offers recent findings and her expertise on this much-publicized disorder. ... Read More
Toddler Playtime Ideas and Games
Your toddler loves learning new skills (like taking turns!) and making new discoveries. Dr. Tanya Byron explains how quickly she'll ... Read More
Your Clever Toddler in Week 101: Dialogue during Story Time Boosts Kids’ Vocabulary
Your Clever Toddler in Week 101: Dialogue during Story Time Boosts Kids’ Vocabulary
Talking with your child as you read together can jumpstart his language skills. Learn how what experts call "dialogic reading" helps improve ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 53: Recognizing His Own Name
During the early part of your child's second year, he'll start to understand when you're talking about him. Learn why discussing your ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 55: Developmental Games To Play Now!
Your toddler will start initiating games with you soon, if she hasn't already. Learn why this playtime is important and how you can further the ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 56: Wary of Robots
Your child has likely played with an array of motorized toys at this point in her life: cars that zoom forward after being pulled back, animals ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 57: Why Copying Builds Relationships
Copying your child's speech and actions is the highest form of flattery for her! Learn why it's the perfect way to build a relationship with any ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 58: Pointing as a Teaching (and Bonding) Tool
You know by now that when your little one thrusts her index finger at an object, she’s drawing you into her realm of curiosity. How you respond ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 63: How New Words Help Your Child Learn to Categorize
Right now, your little one is paying attention to all the words you use that pertain to your world together. Find out why it's so important to ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 65: Why TV Is a Bad Babysitter
It's a surefire way to keep your toddler occupied while you finish up all the things on your to-do list. But studies show that too much time spent ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 66: The Difference between Pointing and Reaching
Your little one knows that you’ll allow him to grasp at items that are safe to touch. But he’ll look quizzically at you and point when noticing ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 67: Guessing (and Testing!) How Things Work
Your toddler is a little scientist right now: You'll find him playing with one toy, then picking up a similar one and attempting to use it the ... Read More
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