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Topic: Growth and Development

Throughout all stages of growth and development, learn what is appropriate, what is typical, and what is critical. We can show you how to nurture physical, emotional, and intellectual growth and progress.

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Education Gender Issues: Do Boys and Girls Really Learn Differently?

Is it true? Do boys and girls learn in different ways? Scientists have been looking at gender behavior in the classroom, including the development of both boys' and girls' brains - fascinating!

Developmental Learning Is a Family Affair

Siblings often count among the most important teachers a child will have—and developmental learning goes both ways. Big brothers and sisters can discover this by taking care of younger siblings.

Kids' After-school Activities Benefit Parents' Development, Too

When your child is on the field, you can bond with other parents. After-school activities are good for your child's social and physical development and can be equally good for parents' development.

Cool Educational Toys and Special Needs Resources

It's becoming more difficult to shop for products for kids (including special needs) that are educational and fun. Check out these websites and catalogs for special needs resources.

Child Social Development: How To Spot a Troubled Child

If you are concerned about child social development issues? If you wonder whether your child is troubled or how troubled your child is, this checklist may give you the guidance you need.

Preserve Parents' Stories in Diaries for Children

Diaries for children are great ways to preserve parents' stories about their kids. When they capture memories from all child development stages, the create a precious gift while connecting with their inner wisdom.

Child Development Stages: Kids Modeling Parents

You may think you know child development stages. But you might not know how much your child models you. Read how one mom realized that her daughter was watching her very closely.

Jane Goodall: Teaching Character Helps Children Achieve Dreams

Jane Goodall knows the secret to really achieving your dreams. A parent's development of community service opportunities can inspire children to a lifetime of greatness and faith.

Can Music Education Improve Kids' Grades or Make Them Smarter?

What type of music is best for learning? Read about a study that found a positive correlation between classical music and kids' grades. It may convice you to turn up the volume.

School Issues: What Secret Ingredient Makes a Good Teacher?

When you're looking for high quality teachers in K-12 grades, the scores on school standardized tests aren't necessarily going to point you in the right direction. Only parent involvement in education will reveal which teache...

Sports is Much More than Healthy Fitness

If it weren't for the discipline kids get from sports, it might be tempting for parents to give up. But when sports contribute to adolescent child development, we realize it is about more than healthy fitness.

A Parent’s Development Journal

Becoming a parent is a journey with many wonderful lessons to be learned along the way. Keeping a parent's development journal can help you slow down and enjoy each day thoughtfully.

Brain Boosters: Family Ideas for Kids and Parents

The first 3 years are critical to children's brain development, so get your child's mind fueled up and stimulated starting with these important years. These brain boosting family ideas and tips will help.

Parents' Stories: A Conversation with Michigan's Governor Jennifer Granholm

Michigan's Governor, Jennifer Granholm, is intimately familiar with child development research on childhood brain development. She shares how she uses that knowledge with her own family.

Teens, Body Image, and Self-esteem

This article on body image explores how to tell the difference between normal teenage behavior and actions that are cause for concern. The article goes on to explain what to do if your teen’s behavior is worrisome.

Eating Disorder Facts for Parents of Middle School Girls

If you have a teenage or preteen girl, you will want to read the alarming gender behavior statistics about eating disorders and other adolescent behaviors that are presented in this article.

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