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Because pretending is so much fun for children it can be easy to overlook or downplay the important developmental skills that this type of imaginative play gives them. Read on to find out what you can do to encourage these kinds of games.

It's midterm exam time and that means plenty of studying and loads of stress. Here are some tips to take the edge off and get the best grades possible.

Christmas is almost upon us, and there is much excitement and warmth in the air as the season of sharing and gift giving draws nearer despite the December chill. Christmas decorations and illumination brighten up your home and leaves everyone feeling festive and happy.

From the moment of birth, a baby's first cry is the first 'word' you hear. But what is your baby trying to tell you? Probably it's something like "what just happened, how did I get here and where is my warm, cozy home?"

Auditory Memory Problems (ADP) is a disorder that is currently being researched by professionals who are attempting to determine the best treatment for individual cases.

Psychologists have identified two broad dimensions of parental behavior that seem to be particularly important to child development. These dimensions have been labeled responsiveness and demandingness. Together these dimensions create four styles of parenting. Each has its own predictable consequences for the development of children and their personalities.

The day my son was born was truly the best day of my life.

In the United States today, genealogy is rapidly becoming an interest for many families. Genealogy and ancestry sites are popping up everyday.

Childbirth has been a long time mystery, from conception and fetal development to labor and delivery. Since ancient times, guessing the gender of a developing baby was a sort of divinatory activity mixed with superstitions.

Offers information to help women figure out if breastfeeding is the right option for them.