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Physical Development

father measures his son's height
Growth Spurts: What you need to know (ages 5 to 8)
By Nancy Montgomery
two kids drawing with wooden crayon on papers
Raising boys and girls: Differences in development
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
woman sitting on a blanket on grass teaching her child to walk
Growth spurts: What you need to know
By Darienne Hosley Stewart
child riding a bicycle with a helmet on his head
Physical development milestones/gross motor skills (ages 5 to 8)
By Gretchen Lee
girl emptying sand from her shoe
What can I do about my child's stinky feet? (ages 5 to 8)
By David Geller, M.D.
Growth charts: Understanding the results (ages 5 to 8)
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
child's dusty feet
Turned-in toes (ages 2 to 4)
Reviewed by Nancy Showen, M.D., pediatrician
boy watering a tree with a hose
Growth charts: Understanding the results (ages 2 to 4)
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
person measuring a height of a child
The connection between sleep and growth (ages 5 to 8)
By Dana Dubinsky
little girl holding a basket while little boy picks grass
Brain development: Is the difference between boys and girls all in their heads?
By Chris Woolston
girl sitting on the mother's legs, both clapping hands and laughing
Your child's changing body
By Gretchen Lee
A boy sweating
Is it normal for my big kid to have body odor and need deodorant?
By Nancy Montgomery
woman sitting next to a baby girl who is playing with various play shapes
Toys that boost physical development
By Gretchen Lee
five children standing next to each other, holding their hands
Your child's changing body (ages 5 to 8)
By Gretchen Lee
baby hand doodling
When will I know whether my child is a righty or a lefty?
By Laura Jana, M.D.
boy wearing jeans and sneakers pointing his toes inward
Turned-in toes (ages 5 to 8)
Reviewed by Nancy Showen, M.D., pediatrician
legs with knees that bend inwards slightly towards each other
Knock-knees (ages 5 to 8)
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
boy playing in his bathtub with feet up
What can I do about my child's stinky feet?
By David Geller, M.D.
baby standing on a stool, only the legs are in the frame
Short stature
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
child's feet next to a measuring tape
Short stature (ages 5 to 8)
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
girl writing on the wall with a chalk
Physical Development Milestones/Fine Motor Skills (ages 5 to 8)
By Gretchen Lee
child with a helmet on his head sword fighting with another person using a bokken
Toys that boost physical development (ages 5 to 8)
By Darienne Hosley Stewart
child looking bewildered
Could my preschooler have a developmental delay?
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
toddler wearing a swimsuit over clothes and vintage hat with a ribbon
When kids dress themselves
By Paula Motte
Illustration of child being measured for height
Child Height Predictor
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
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Speech & Language Development

A toddler covering his mouth at a dining table
Speech and language problems: Ages 2 to 4
By Sarah Henry
child looking into the distance
Speech and language problems: Ages 5 to 8
Reviewed by Diane Paul
asian girl sitting in a big chair and holding some solid food in her left hand while trying to tell something
Developmental milestone: Talking (ages 3 to 4)
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
mom and child smiling at each other
What should I do if my 2-year-old doesn't talk yet?
By Judith Hudson, Ph.D.
a pack of crayons
When will my 2-year-old know his colors?
By Judith Hudson, Ph.D.
picture of a girl
Should I worry that my preschooler mispronounces certain sounds?
By Patricia McAleer-Hamaguchi, MA, CCCSLP
child pointing finger reading a book
Should I worry that my 2-year-old mispronounces many words?
By Patricia McAleer-Hamaguchi, MA, CCCSLP
girl looking into the mirror
Can I help correct my child's lisp? (ages 6 to 8)
By Patricia McAleer-Hamaguchi, MA, CCCSLP
child playing with blocks
Is it okay if I have trouble understanding my 2-year-old when she talks?
By David Geller, M.D.
boy drinking juice
What should I do if my preschooler still talks like a baby, saying, "Me want juice?"
By Patricia McAleer-Hamaguchi, MA, CCCSLP
father holding his daughter and smiling to each other
Developmental milestone: Talking (age 2)
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
smiling child
How can I tell whether my preschooler is developing a stuttering problem?
By Patricia McAleer-Hamaguchi, MA, CCCSLP
boy climbing rope
Is my 2-year-old's development lopsided if he's very physical but not much of a talker?
By Patricia McAleer-Hamaguchi, MA, CCCSLP
A man types on keyboard with boy on his lap
Should I worry if my child seems to have a smaller vocabulary than other kids their age?
By Patricia McAleer-Hamaguchi, MA, CCCSLP
mother using sign language for baby
How do I know whether my child needs a speech therapist? (Age 2)
By Patricia McAleer-Hamaguchi, MA, CCCSLP
woman helping boy to read
Is it normal that my big kid doesn't like to read?
By Marcella Gates

Social & Emotional Development

young boy in orange shirt with hands above his head smiling outdoor
How to raise a happy child
Reviewed by Jennifer Burgis, M.D., pediatrician
child holding a small bag of seeds and feeding them to pigeons
Developmental milestone: Separation and independence (ages 3 and 4)
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
young child with pacifier in mouth playing with blocks
How to wean your child off the pacifier
Reviewed by Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician
child wearing a hoodie hiding under a table
Developmental milestone: Separation and independence (age 2)
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
child looking at something
Shyness (ages 3 to 4)
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
kids clothes rack at a store
Is it normal for my school-age son to like girls' clothes and toys?
By Roni Cohen Leiderman, Ph.D.
child playing in the park
Should I worry if my preschooler can't sit still?
By Kristi Alexander, Ph.D.
picture of a boy
My child hits and bites himself. What should I do?
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
dad hugging little girl who is leaning into his neck
Thumb-sucking: Why it happens and what to do about it
By Beth Haiken, Ph.D.
smiling boy pouring milk in a bowl filled with cereal
Developmental milestone: Self-care (ages 6 to 8)
By Sarah Henry
happy mother and daughter
How to raise a happy child (ages 5 to 8)
By Jill Storey
child in the shower
When will my child be ready to shower instead of bathe?
By David Geller, M.D.
man talking to a boy outside
Masturbation: Why it happens and what to do about it
By Beth Haiken, Ph.D.
boy leaning on moss wall
Why does my child sometimes reject my affection?
By Susanne Ayers Denham, Ph.D.
girl brushing her teeth
Developmental milestone: Self-sufficiency in the bathroom
By Sarah Henry
happy preschooler girl
How to build your preschooler's self-esteem
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
two kids playing with water
How to help your child make friends
By Catherine Ann Rauch
My 2-year-old's very dependent on his pacifier. What should I do?
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
child sitting on a potty
Developmental milestone: Toilet training (age 2)
Reviewed by Lisa Dana, M.D.
shy child and his glass reflection
Shyness (age 2)
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
mother holding her son by his shoulder in front of a school and talking to him with reassurance
Developmental milestone: Separation and independence (age 5)
two kids talking to each other and laughing
How to help your child make friends (ages 6 to 8)
By Catherine Ann Rauch
boy wearing a hat and smiling
Shyness (ages 6 to 8)
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
three kids on a swing at the playground
The power of peers (age 5)
By Sarah Henry
worried girl staring
Signs of anxiety in children
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
child with shiny mask on her face
How to raise an imaginative child (ages 3 to 4)
By Nancy Montgomery
child eating from a bowl
Developmental milestone: Self-care (age 5)
By Sarah Henry
very happy child with drawn pirate mask on his face
How to nurture your 2-year-old's imagination
By Jenny Des Jarlais
girl pursing her lips while another sketches on the table
My child says she hates school. What should I do?
By Patty Wipfler
girl in a dress brushing her hair
Developmental milestone: Self-care (ages 3 to 4)
By Sarah Henry
girl playing imaginative game
How to raise an imaginative child (ages 6 to 8)
By Nancy Montgomery
How can I make haircuts less traumatic for my 2-year-old?
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
girl sitting between her parents, thinking
6 ways to bully-proof your child
By Betsy Shaw
child leaning off couch, being held by mom
7 ways to cheer up your child
By Dana Dubinsky
baby with curly hair brushing it's teeth
Developmental milestone: Self-care at age 2
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
sad girl looking at camera
Depression in children
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
two girls making funny faces
How can I tell if my preschooler is ready for a sleepover at a friend's house?
By Kristi Alexander, Ph.D.
girl washing dishes in the kitchen
Chores and your child: What to expect and when
By Gretchen Lee
child proudly holding a paper with alphabet letters written on it in his handwriting
How to build your grade-schooler's self-esteem
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
child holding a crown on his head
How your child benefits from play
child behind a closed door
How should I handle my grade-schooler's requests for privacy?
By Kristi Alexander, Ph.D.
man talking
How I handle my child's fears

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Depression in children
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Signs of anxiety in children
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