Emotional & Social Behaviours

Shawna fondly remembers her daughter Hayley's first smile. "I walked over to pick her up and she smiled so big for me, I almost cried!" says the mother of one

In the first few weeks, it may seem that your newborn isn't doing much of anything except sleeping and eating. But don't be misled; a lot is going on!

Parenthood is a wonderful and unique experience. Every parent wants to enjoy a close relationship with his child. Despite the busy schedule of most working parents, it is not difficult to achieve this once you know how.

Every parent wants to raise a confident child. One who is independent, who approaches new challenges with enthusiasm and who is proud of his accomplishments.

Whenever my 1-year-old son, Luke, is near rocks, he likes to shovel them into his mouth. And when he sees our cat, he likes to lunge, even though the cat likes to swipe and hiss.

Perhaps one of the biggest challenges faced by all parents is bringing up their children. This is more so today as most parents work and need to balance work with the demands of bringing up their children.

Is your child suddenly a hurricane of emotions? Does it seem that his or her mood shifts with the wind? Are you afraid that he or she is showing more anger or frustration than you deem appropriate or normal for minor incidents

Toddlers are fascinated by people their own age and size. Playing with other children on a regular basis lets toddlers develop affectionate relationships that can last for years.

Know anyone who can go from zero to cranky in nothing flat? If you have a toddler, you know exactly how the terrible twos got their name- tantrums! Tantrums are all the result of the toddler's limited ability to cope with frustration.

Shawna fondly remembers her daughter Hayley's first smile. "I walked over to pick her up and she smiled so big for me, I almost cried!" says the mother of one.

Sibling rivalry is all about competition. Age gap and sex similarities affect the intensity of sibling rivalry. Experts generally agree that jealousy and rivalry are more intense when the age gap between the siblings is from one to three years. The intensity will heighten especially if the siblings are of the same sex.