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Understanding Differences in Gender Development

boy and girl toddlers

You’ve heard the phrase, “Boys will be boys and girls will be girls.” But have you thought about what that really means? Understanding the biological causes for behavioral differences in children can be very interesting, and may give you a better idea of why your son seems so curious or why your daughter seems so talkative.

Chores to Develop Responsibility and Get Household Help from Your 8-9-Year-Old

By Danielle M.

boy washing carMost kids go through a transition in which they are able to take on significantly more responsibility sometime between the ages of 8 and 9. 

 

8 Tips to Keep Your Children Safe on Social Networks

girls on computer

By Melissa Page

Posts, comments, videos, chats, tweets, texts have become a regular part of children’s lives these days. 

Swimming Lessons: When Is The Right Age To Start?

kids swimming

By Kristene Blackham

From the time children are born, water safety is a primary concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control, drowning is one of the leading causes of unintentional death in the United States, with approximately two children under age 14 dying every day of accidental drowning. 

 

Child Safety At Home: What You Need To Know About It

toddler trouble in kitchenBy Kate Simmons

Our homes are full of appliances that we use on a daily basis. It is easy to forget that these appliances may be dangerous to your children.

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