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.

Boy sitting on soccer ball (portrait, low angle view)

How Do Sports Help Kids in School?

Sports and physical activity generally play a significant part in the school experience for many American kids. While there are benefits to involving a child in organized sports programs, there could also be negative drawbacks.

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What Do the Percentiles on Child Growth Charts Mean?

As your child grows throughout childhood, you will receive ongoing information about her rate of growth from physicians who consult growth charts. Growth charts present this information to help physicians measure and track a child’s growth.

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Reasons for a Lack of Self-Confidence in Children

Strong self-confidence can give kids the energy and courage necessary to reach for the stars. A child who lacks self-confidence might arrive at this unpleasant struggle as a result of several different situations.

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