Children's Health: Behavior & Development
Down Syndrome - Home Treatment
08/09/07, HealthwiseAs a parent of a child with Down syndrome, you play an important role in helping your child reach his or her full potential. Most families choose to raise their child, while some consider foster care or adoption. Support groups and
Down Syndrome - Other Treatment
08/09/07, HealthwiseA child with Down syndrome may need additional therapy, counseling, or training. Parents and other caregivers may also need assistance in planning a secure future for their family member with Down syndrome.
The Gene Responsibility
08/18/05, Psychology TodayWhy you don't have total control over how your kid turns out.
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Williams Syndrome
08/15/06, HealthwiseChromosome 3, Monosomy 3p2
04/15/03, HealthwiseWhy Does Your Child Misbehave?
04/04/06, Children's Hospital BostonWhen a child misbehaves frequently it can be frustrating, especially when parents don't know why it's happening or what to do about it. The good news is that there are almost always reasons for a child's misbehavior, which means that most of the time
Thumb-Sucking - Treatment Overview
10/02/06, HealthwiseMost children stop sucking their thumbs on their own sometime between ages 3 and 6. They usually do not need treatment.
Thumb-Sucking - Home Treatment
10/02/06, HealthwiseMany experts recommend ignoring thumb-sucking in a child who is preschool age or younger. Most children stop sucking their thumbs on their own sometime between ages 3 and 6.
Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years
06/12/07, HealthwiseChildren between ages 6 and 10 are more independent and physically active than they were in the preschool years. They also are more involved with friends and are learning to think in more complex ways.
Helping your child develop healthy self-esteem
05/31/06, HealthwiseSelf-esteem is a person's core belief about himself or herself. A person's self-esteem is reflected in his or her actions, both in how as well as what he or she does. Although self-esteem varies from time to time, the pattern usually l
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