Child Development & Safety: Education, Behavior & Nutrition

Child development requires a balance of early childhood education, effective disciplinary techniques, and structured nutritional planning for growth milestones.

Child Development Kids Behavior

At What Age Are Children the Most Rebellious?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Amber Keefer

According to Dr. Peter Ernest Haiman, a child rearing expert and therapist, a child's need to develop a sense of autonomy is particularly strong between 1 and 4 years old.

Do Late-term Babies Hit Milestones Faster?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Amber Keefer

Although individual children grow at different rates, full-term babies delivered after 37 weeks have had more time to develop before birth. As a result, they’re more likely to hit their developmental milestones on time, whereas infants born prematurely may lag behind. Noted pediatrician Dr.

Amber Keefer has more than 25 years of experience working in the fields of human services and health care administration. Writing professionally since 1997, she has written articles covering business and finance, health, fitness, parenting and senior living issues for both print and online publications. Keefer holds a B.A. from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. in health care management from Baker College.