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Shaping Emotional Development
Put Peer Pressure in Its Place

Peer pressure can get the best of children and push them to do things that they don't really want to do. Parents can counter it, if they're ready to help.

Growing Up Short or Heavy Can Be Difficult

When children believe they are different in some way, they feel bad. Whether because of their height or some other characteristic, they are going to be aware of differences.

Helping Your Children Manage Anger

Anger is as legitimate an emotion as joy or sadness, and it's the most common way children express feelings of frustration.

Your Child’s Separation Anxiety

The prospect of new experiences away from parents or other loved ones can be quite frightening, especially for younger children. These worries are a normal part of development for all children.

Preparing Your Child for Sleep-Away Camp

Before making a decision on a camp, though, you should consider what kind of camping experience will benefit both your child and family.

Helping Your Children Cope with Death

Children deal with death in many different ways, and not necessarily in the same manner as adults.

Answers to Questions About Your Child's Mental Health

Although some behavior problems can be attributed to normal child development, some require professional help.

Techniques for Taming Tantrums

Preventing a tantrum is much easier than stopping one. Here are ideas on how to do that.

Bullies Go High-Tech

You can now add bullying to the list of things made easier by technology. Bullies use e-mail, instant messaging and text messaging on cell phones to reach victims.

Keep Tabs on Your Child's Development

By recognizing the signs of developmental disabilities early, parents can seek effective treatments.

Put Back Talk Behind You

At times, you should let children show their displeasure at your requests or rules. But they must learn that some words, tones or facial expressions are not proper means of communication.

Video Games: More Losers than Winners

Video games can take up too much of your kids' time. They may keep your kids from schoolwork and isolate them from family and friends. They can fuel obesity by limiting physical activity.