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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What Is Your Child's Emotional Intelligence?
Wondering if your preschooler's social and emotional skills are on track?
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Why Do Babies Blush?
Thank goodness babies don't feel embarrassment at birth! Find out when—and how—toddlers begin to get embarrased.
Why Dressing Up is Good for Kids
Playing pretend is a positive sign that your child's imagination and creativity are right on track. But are there potential problems that ... Read More
Why We Love Our Toddlers
Toddlers … gotta love them! In fact, the five main reasons we love them are captured in that indispensable organ itself. ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 100: Why Possessiveness Is a Good Sign
Does your toddler constantly claim things as “mine!”? This week, learn why possessiveness is a sign of growing social skills. ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 54: More Learning about Love and Trust
Your toddler will continue to develop internalized concepts of trust and love throughout his second year, which will fuel his relationships ... 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 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 60: Willing to Help Others
Start doling out even small responsibilities to your toddler: He's eager to lend you a hand! Learn how to manage this new helpfulness skill. ... Read More
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Your Clever Toddler in Week 61: Combining Memory and Mimicry
Have you noticed your little one perfectly mimicking some of your actions, even ones that are seriously complex? Learn what's behind this new ... Read More
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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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