Your Child's Development
Child Development Articles
Toddler Language Development
Most children say their first words between 12 and 18 months of age. These are usually repetitive sounds such as “Da Da, Ma Ma,” and “Bye Bye.” Your toddler can understand a multitude of words before he can actually speak them. You will observe this ability when he brings you something you ask for or [...]
It’s All About Me! Your Toddler’s Independence
Toddlerhood is a time of mastering new skills and developing independence. But, along with these skills and new- found independence comes frustration and temper tantrums. Understanding typical toddler behavior may relieve stress and help parents boost their toddler toward independence. Understanding Typical Toddler Behaviors: Crying when a parent leaves the room. Separation anxiety is a [...]
Identity Development
During early adolescence, (around age 12), children begin to explore the questions, “Who am I?” “What do I believe?” and “Where in this world do I fit in?” It is the task of adolescents to figure out who they are. This helps in forming a basic identity they will build on throughout their lives, and [...]
Homework Hassles
Parents want their children to be successful in school, but often the issue of homework gets in the way of that success. With a little creativity, parents can make the homework struggle easier. Ways that parents can help their children focus on homework: Help your child select an appropriate, comfortable place to do homework. Keep [...]
High-Need Infants
In some ways, all infants are high-need infants. Most babies have high needs in at least one area of their life. Some have more high need areas than others. In addition, all babies are born with their own unique temperament. Some infants are easy to soothe and generally happy, others are slow-to-warm up while others [...]
Encouraging Children to Help at Home
Very early in life children learn their actions, (e.g. crying, smiling), have an impact on the world and those around them. They also possess an inborn desire to assist others and affect their world. As toddlers, they imitate the actions of adults. They want to help and try very hard to do things for themselves. [...]
Call our Operators
Phone lines are open Monday – Friday 9 a.m. through 4 p.m.
Text your Questions
Texting option available. Now you can text PALS’s trained counselors.
Chat with an Expert
Ask a question through our pop-up chat line found on our website.