Social Skills

Whether your little one is a social butterfly or goes to the beat of her own drum, good social skills will help your child thrive in any situation. Learn how to help your child develop the necessary skills to navigate this complex world.
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 73: Understanding the Intentions of Others
Your toddler's a copycat these days, but even when you goof up, her take on your actions is flawless! Learn more about her amazing ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 79: The Effects of Emotional Eavesdropping
Even when your child isn't being addressed directly, he's absorbing information from the conversations around him. Learn why that's ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 81: Following Your Gaze to Get Into Trouble!
Even if your child has heard you reprimand her sibling for poking the dog, you can bet that once your back is turned, she'll take a swat at Spot. ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 84: Intervening in the World Efficiently
Your child is looking to you for examples on dealing with the people and objects she encounters. Read how to help your toddler efficiently ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 86: The Emerging Feeling of Guilt
Ever uncomfortable, guilt is a feeling even toddlers need to experience for the sake of their emotional and behavioral development. Learn ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 88: The Beginning of Empathy
Knowing how her own behavior affects the people around her is a big-kid skill for your toddler! Learn why the emergence of empathy matters ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 90: Beginning to Delay Gratification
Like so many other toddler achievements, learning to wait has a specific timetable that parents need to acknowledge and respect. Learn why ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 92: Affected by Secondhand Emotions
Children aren’t just saddened by arguments around them: The resulting emotions can drastically alter their moods and actions. Learn how to ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 98: Understanding Different Perspectives
Your toddler is realizing that the two of you are separate individuals. Here's why understanding different perspectives is crucial for your ... Read More
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Your Toddler at 13 Months, 14 Months, & 15 Months
Wondering what your toddler is up to at 13, 14, or 15 months? Read on to learn when he starts recognizing his own name and categorizing new words. ... Read More
Angry Emotions
While angry emotions from a child or parent are normal, there are acceptable and unacceptable ways of dealing with them. Learn how to help your ... Read More
Are You Raising a Poor Sport? Teaching Kids to Compete
Competition can build character in kids. But how do you teach a child that winning isn't everything—and is that a lesson you need to learn, too? ... Read More
Big-Kid Skills
Your toddler is growing up! Here are tips to help them foster their big-kid skills, newfound independence, and self-esteem at home. ... Read More
Boys and Their Violent Toys
As kids watch more violent TV shows and play with toys that blur the line between violence and play, how should parents react? ... Read More
Building Your Child's Self-Esteem
Kids go through stages of self-doubt, but parents can boost their confidence. Here's how to be a positive influence in your little one's life. ... Read More
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