Kids Development: Kids' Progress, Behaviour, Learning and Thinking | Free Tools

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Emotional Development in Children

At the start of their lives, babies are programmed to seek out the things that they want by crying. As they mature, though, children's emotional capabilities...

Mahler's Theory of Development

Margaret Mahler's theories on child development focus largely on the mother/child relationship. Her study on separation-individuation is considered her most...

What Causes Speech Delay in Children?

I congratulate you on taking such an active interest in your son’s development—your continued involvement is sure to help him to reach his fullest potent...

Babies' Awareness of Other People

During the early months and years, babies are developing at a rapid pace and their awareness of the world around them is changing all the time. Here we explo...

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Developmental Milestone Checker

Enter your child's age and find out which developmental milestones they should be reaching. Covers physical, cognitive, social, and language development with guidance on what to do if you have concerns.

Child Behaviour Guide

Describe a behaviour that is worrying you and get expert guidance on whether it is normal for their age, what might be causing it, and practical strategies for responding.

Helping Your Child Make Friends

Friendships matter enormously to children. Having even one or two close friends can boost a child's confidence, provide comfort during difficult times, and g...

Recognising Signs of Autism in Young Children

Autism spectrum condition (sometimes called autism spectrum disorder or ASD) affects how a person communicates, interacts with others, and experiences the wo...

Bilingual Children: How Two Languages Affect Development

Growing up with two languages is increasingly common in the UK. Whether both parents speak different native languages, the family speaks one language at home...

Understanding Sensory Processing in Children

Every moment of every day, our brains are processing information from our senses — what we see, hear, touch, taste, and smell, as well as signals about bal...

How to Support a Child with Anxiety

Most children feel worried or nervous from time to time. A bit of anxiety before starting at a new school, meeting unfamiliar people, or facing a difficult t...

Screen Time and Child Development: What the Research Says

Screens are everywhere. From tablets and smartphones to televisions and laptops, most children today have access to some form of screen from a very young age...

Why Over-Scheduling Children Can Backfire

Virtually all parents want their children to do well in life, and for many well-meaning mums and dads, that means exposing them to a variety of activities at...

Wooden Toys and Child Development

As your child begins to grow, you want to stimulate them and help them develop both physically and mentally. There are a great range of wooden toys that are...

Golf for Kids' Development and Behaviour?

Golf is truly a brilliant sport, not only for you, but also for your children. Spending a few hours on a golf course is an excellent way of spending quality...

John Bowlby's Attachment Theory

In the aftermath of World War II, British psychoanalyst John Bowlby was asked to present a paper to the World Health Organisation outlining what could be don...

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