Children born to cocaine - addicted mothers are no more
likely than other kids from similar backgrounds to have significant behavioral problems during their first three years.
Most kids who weigh
less than other kids their age usually are just fine — they don't need to force themselves to eat extra food if they aren't hungry for it.
A child who's much bigger or
smaller than other kids of the same age — or less coordinated or not as strong — may feel self - conscious and uncomfortable competing with them.
Not only does pretend play give your child an opportunity to use his imagination, but research shows that kids who play make - believe tend to be
happier than other kids.
Human beings have to make judgment calls about which kids are «better fits» or otherwise more suitable for entry into this
school than other kids.
Research shows that when parents regulate their own emotions and accept their child's emotions, the child learns to manage his or her feelings and behavior
earlier than other kids.
The only indication I had that there was something there was that I could always throw
farther than the other kids — not harder, just farther.
It's at approximately this age that peers tend to pick on or tease children who are less able or less
capable than other kids.
You need to know that some kids are just more naturally
curious than other kids so you'll need to know what your child is capable of doing.
Between fifth and eighth grades, the researchers found, kids living in states with strong competitive - food laws gained less
weight than other kids — about 2.2 lb.
It is not unheard of for a 4 - year - old to have trouble dealing with anger but my son's reactions are sometimes much more
extreme than other kids his age.
Kids should only be diagnosed with ADHD if their behavior is much more extreme in these
areas than other kids their age.
If your child is unique and has dreams, aspirations, and talents different
than other kids then this legislation is not for you.
Made for children between 3 to 9 years old, this slate comes with a nice set of apps and adequate parental controls, but it costs and weighs more
than other kids tablets.
Perhaps the practice in nurturing is the reason behind the observation that kids with dogs tend to be more
empathetic than other kids, all else being equal.
An overweight child is more
likely than other kids to be overweight as an adult, thus more susceptible to developing potentially fatal chronic diseases, most notably heart disease.
And they showed more of a reluctance
than the other kids did in terms of labelling themselves as «class clown», and it could be labelling in general — we just looked at that one label, I'm not sure.
«It's possible that parents who want their kids to benefit from a democratic parenting style should realize that their kids might require more direction when they're small; young children of democratic parents might be more likely to question parents» instructions or to get off - task because they're used to being a bit more
independent than other kids.»
Those involved in sibling bulling (as bully or victim) several times a week or month are two to three times more likely to develop a psychotic
disorder than other kids.
But if you think your preschooler is that way a lot — more
so than other kids her age — and you're worried it might be causing her problems, talk to her doctor.
I don't take TV away, I don't take girlfriends away, I don't take friends away, I don't take computer away, I don't take the phone away, I don't take fun away, I just say: «Sally, I want you to have more
fun than any other kid.
Breathe deeply as you go to him and remind yourself that he has to work
harder than other kids to regulate himself, and he needs your help.
This helps them to master how to crawl and roll faster
than other kids who don't have softballs as their toys.
Your child could be the most popular, be the smartest in the school, or be the star athlete, but that doesn't mean that he will grow up to be happier, get in less trouble, or be more
successful than any other kid.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)- Preschoolers who habitually snore may be at greater risk of behavioral
problems than other kids their age, a study published Monday suggests.
Research also shows that kids who are fed soy formula (versus breastmilk or cow's milk formula) in the first year of life may have a significantly lower bone
density than other kids.