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Child Development

Expert guidance on emotional, social and developmental milestones supporting every stage of childhood, from infancy through the teen years.

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Neurodivergent Kids
Inside the ADHD Brain: Why Trying Harder Isn’t the Answer

Psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani explains what parents often get wrong about ADHD, and what actually helps kids thrive

By: Alexandra Frost
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Child Development
How to Encourage a Child to Try New, Scary Things (Without Traumatizing Them in the Process)

The goal isn't eliminating fears, it's knowing how to work through them effectively

By: Elizabeth Westrupp
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K–12 Education
How to Raise Scientifically Literate Kids

In the age of AI, it’s even more challenging for kids to decipher fact from fiction

By: Sandi Schwartz
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Child Development
Boredom Isn’t the Enemy

How to guide kids into a more meaningful summer

By: Shannon Dean
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Child Development
Clever Ways to Keep Kids Reading This Summer (And Why It Matters)

By: Kari Hanson
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Child Development
What Science Reveals About Improving Our Kids’ Resilience

Turns out a little bit of optimism goes a long way

By: Sanya Pelini, Ph.D.

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