Development

Physical Development

A mother measuring her child's height
Growth spurts in toddlers and kids: Ages, signs, and what to know
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
girl in red shoes standing on tiptoes
When girls stop growing, and how it all relates to puberty
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
two kids drawing with wooden crayon on papers
Raising boys and girls: Differences in development
Reviewed by Paul Young, 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
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
A boy sweating
Is it normal for my big kid to have body odor and need deodorant?
By Nancy Montgomery
baby hand doodling
When will I know whether my child is a righty or a lefty?
By Laura Jana, M.D.
person measuring a height of a child
The connection between sleep and growth (ages 5 to 8)
By Dana Dubinsky
boy playing in his bathtub with feet up
What can I do about my child's stinky feet?
By David Geller, M.D.
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
child riding a bicycle with a helmet on his head
Physical development milestones/gross motor skills (ages 5 to 8)
By Gretchen Lee
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
child's feet next to a measuring tape
Short stature (ages 5 to 8)
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
baby standing on a stool, only the legs are in the frame
Short stature
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
child's dusty feet
Turned-in toes (ages 2 to 4)
Reviewed by Nancy Showen, M.D., pediatrician
boy wearing jeans and sneakers pointing his toes inward
Turned-in toes (ages 5 to 8)
Reviewed by Nancy Showen, 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
legs with knees that bend inwards slightly towards each other
Knock-knees (ages 5 to 8)
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
Illustration of child being measured for height
Child Height Predictor
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
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Speech & Language Development

asian girl sitting in a big chair and holding some solid food in her left hand while trying to tell something
3- and 4-year-old speech milestones
Reviewed by Jennifer Lano, M.S., CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist
A toddler covering his mouth at a dining table
Common speech and language problems in children
Reviewed by Jennifer Lano, M.S., CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist
child looking into the distance
Speech and language problems: Ages 5 to 8
Reviewed by Diane Paul
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.
child pointing finger reading a book
Should I worry that my 2-year-old mispronounces many words?
By Patricia McAleer-Hamaguchi, MA, CCCSLP
picture of a girl
Should I worry that my preschooler mispronounces certain sounds?
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.
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
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 drinking juice
What should I do if my preschooler still talks like a baby, saying, "Me want juice?"
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
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
woman helping boy to read
Is it normal that my big kid doesn't like to read?
By Marcella Gates
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Social & Emotional Development

man talking to a boy outside
Masturbation: Why it happens and what to do about it
By Beth Haiken, Ph.D.
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
A toddler with a pacifier in his mouth
When and how to wean your toddler off their pacifier
Reviewed by Denise Fisher, DDS, pediatric dentist
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
picture of a boy
My child hits and bites himself. What should I do?
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
happy mother and daughter
How to raise a happy child (ages 5 to 8)
By Jill Storey
My 2-year-old's very dependent on his pacifier. What should I do?
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
child playing in the park
Should I worry if my preschooler can't sit still?
By Kristi Alexander, 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.
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.
smiling boy pouring milk in a bowl filled with cereal
Developmental milestone: Self-care (ages 6 to 8)
By Sarah Henry
child sitting on a potty
Developmental milestone: Toilet training (age 2)
Reviewed by Lisa Dana, M.D.
three kids on a swing at the playground
The power of peers (age 5)
By Sarah Henry
girl brushing her teeth
Developmental milestone: Self-sufficiency in the bathroom
By Sarah Henry
shy child and his glass reflection
Shyness (age 2)
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
two kids playing with water
How to help your child make friends
By Catherine Ann Rauch
child in the shower
When will my child be ready to shower instead of bathe?
By David Geller, M.D.
boy wearing a hat and smiling
Shyness (ages 6 to 8)
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)
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
boy leaning on moss wall
Why does my child sometimes reject my affection?
By Susanne Ayers Denham, Ph.D.
girl in a dress brushing her hair
Developmental milestone: Self-care (ages 3 to 4)
By Sarah Henry
child leaning off couch, being held by mom
7 ways to cheer up your child
By Dana Dubinsky
child eating from a bowl
Developmental milestone: Self-care (age 5)
By Sarah Henry
child with shiny mask on her face
How to raise an imaginative child (ages 3 to 4)
By Nancy Montgomery
girl washing dishes in the kitchen
The best age-appropriate chores for kids
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
girl pursing her lips while another sketches on the table
My child says she hates school. What should I do?
By Patty Wipfler
A child standing on a stool and singing while her mother watches
9 tips to build your child's confidence
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
happy preschooler girl
How to build your preschooler's self-esteem
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
worried girl staring
Signs of anxiety in children
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
very happy child with drawn pirate mask on his face
How to nurture your 2-year-old's imagination
By Jenny Des Jarlais
girl playing imaginative game
How to raise an imaginative child (ages 6 to 8)
By Nancy Montgomery
girl sitting between her parents, thinking
6 ways to bully-proof your child
By Betsy Shaw
baby with curly hair brushing it's teeth
Developmental milestone: Self-care at age 2
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
two kids talking to each other and laughing
How to help your child make friends
By Catherine Ann Rauch
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.
sad girl looking at camera
Depression in children
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
How can I make haircuts less traumatic for my 2-year-old?
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
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.
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How I handle my child's fears
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9 tips to build your child's confidence
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
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Growth spurts in toddlers and kids: Ages, signs, and what to know
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
girl washing dishes in the kitchen
The best age-appropriate chores for kids
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
girl in red shoes standing on tiptoes
When girls stop growing, and how it all relates to puberty
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
A toddler covering his mouth at a dining table
Common speech and language problems in children
Reviewed by Jennifer Lano, M.S., CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist
asian girl sitting in a big chair and holding some solid food in her left hand while trying to tell something
3- and 4-year-old speech milestones
Reviewed by Jennifer Lano, M.S., CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist
A toddler with a pacifier in his mouth
When and how to wean your toddler off their pacifier
Reviewed by Denise Fisher, DDS, pediatric dentist
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Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist

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