Teaching your child to be fully independent when going to the bathroom is important now that public schools are enrolling 4-year-olds in transitional kindergarten. Consider this Potty Training II.

Maltreatment can have lasting effects on the physiology of children. Training that improved parents’ sensitivity to their toddlers also improved the childrens’ physiological reaction to ...

During a St. Tammany Parish leadership program, business owner Bo Jakins attended a training focused on preventing child sexual abuse. One statistic in particular stood out for him. “Nationwide, one ...

When Dr Gabrielle Lyon was 5 years old, her father would take her on 10-mile bike rides. Physical activity wasn't a question, she says – it was part of her day-to-day life from a very young age. As a ...

"Aren't they a little young for that?" This is a question I used to hear regularly from parents when I'd recommend strength training for the kids I worked with, whose ages ranged from 6 to 18 years ...

Don’t rush your toddler into using the toilet before he’s ready. The process takes patience, preparation and praise. Credit...Tess Smith-Roberts Supported by By Dina DiMaggio This guide was originally ...

Potty training isn’t easy and it can vary a lot from child to child. The L.A. Times spoke with experts about how parents can best navigate this chapter, how they can prepare their child for a new ...

Employees and staff of daycare centers are tasked each day with caring for and ensuring the well-being of small children who are often incapable of making decisions on their own or speaking for ...

Dear Reader, you are welcome to this wonderful month of August. This month, my focus will be on how to make your home a conducive atmosphere for child-training. The home is the most important ...