Development

Jordan is a very social 9-year-old girl who is involved in several extracurricular activities, and enjoys playing games on the computer, watching her favorite shows on TV and playing Wii.

Does playing for a select team provide your child with an edge, or can recreational leagues give the same advantages.

Many parents put pressure on their child's athletic performance -- whether or not it's good for the child.

When should you teach your child to tie his shoes or give him an allowance or a pet? We quizzed the experts for the most up-to-date advice.
Like many parents, we always want to do what’s best for our kids. But, certain topics arise as they get older that we sometimes don’t know how to handle. Here’s help:

Stop Using a Highchair
Feeding a toddler in a highchair is convenient — it keeps your child in one place and helps contain the mess. However, by age three, she’ll have the skills to climb out if she chooses. At that point, switch to a booster seat.

Experts advise talking about sexuality frankly -- and often -- with your children.