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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How to Handle Toddler Transitions
Graduation from bottle to cup, crib to bed, and from high chair to booster are just a few of the many toddler transitions you might be seeing. ... Read More
Toddler Biting Hands
How to Handle... a Biter
Is your child a biter? We asked a childhood education specialist, a pediatric dentist, and a home day care provider what biting means, and what ... Read More
Toddler Hugging Mom
How to Handle… A Child Who Prefers One Parent
We asked a pediatrician, a child psychologist, and an Attachment Parenting expert for the secret to managing a toddler's preferred-parent ... Read More
How to Prepare Your Toddler for the Arrival of a New Baby
Although you and your partner may be excited about the impending arrival of your second child, chances are your firstborn is a little anxious ... Read More
How to Talk to Toddlers & Preschoolers about Death & Disaster
Children are never too young to grieve. When the death of a pet or family member occurs, or a disaster invades their world, kids need support and ... Read More
How Toddler & Preschooler Friendships Really Work
Do our youngsters really have friendships? Experts show how toddlers and preschoolers benefit from relationships with their playmates. ... Read More
I'm Telling!: Why Telling Doesn't Always Mean You're a Tattletale
When to tell and when not to tell can be complicated. By recognizing the need for active social coaching, parents can learn to see "tattletale ... Read More
Instilling Resilience
A positive attitude and a strong sense of personal competence can equip a child to overcome the little hiccups—and the major setbacks—of ... Read More
Is Your Eldest Ready for a New Baby?
As you prepare for baby number two, you'll also need to help your older child get ready for a new sibling. Here are some tips to help your family ... Read More
Little Boys and Buddies: Why Male Friendships Matter
Wonder what makes our sons' friendships so meaningful and unique? Find out why snip and snails and puppy dog tails set boys apart. ... Read More
Managing Peer Influence on Your Child
These days kids are being influenced by their peers at a younger age. Here's how involved parents can help them deal with negative exposure. ... Read More
Mastering Playground Politics
When there's a battle of the wills or a run-in with another kid at the playground, how do you rectify the situation so you can all get back to fun? ... Read More
Mealtime, Table Manners, and More
Table manners are important, but here's how you can use family mealtime to teach your child life lessons on cooperation, health and more. ... Read More
Month 17 Worry: How and When Do I Introduce Time-Outs?
Have you started thinking about how to discipline your child? Our pediatrician offers simple ideas for introducing the concept of time-out ... Read More
One Child's Triumph Over Shyness
For many children, overcoming shyness can be difficult. Read one mother's story on how she helped her daughter conquer her bashful ways. ... Read More
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