Child Development Topics

Does Your Daughter Hate You? Understanding and Improving Your Relationship

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As a parent, one of the most difficult things to face is feeling like your child hates you. It’s natural to take it personally and wonder where you went wrong. However, there is usually more going on beneath the surface than it may seem. In this article, I’ll share some insights from my own experience […]

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My Daughter is a Mean Girl: A Parent’s Guide to Handling Relational Aggression

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Written and Published on November 11, 2023, by kidzoot team As parents, one of our greatest fears is that our children may bully or hurt others. Recently, I’ve come to realize that my own daughter has been engaging in “mean girl” behavior and relational aggression. While it pains me to admit it, I know the

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Why Does My Child Get Into Everything? Understanding Natural Child Curiosity

Why Does My Child Get Into Everything

As parents, we want to keep our children safe but also allow them to explore and learn about the world. However, it can be frustrating when our little ones seem intent on getting into anything and everything, no matter how many times we tell them “no.” Why do they insist on opening cabinets, pulling books

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Kids Allowance

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Why kids should get an allowance? Age Allowance Range Chores & Responsibilities 3-5 $1 – $5 per week Simple tasks like making their bed, picking up toys, helping with simple meal prep. 6-8 $2 – $5 per week Expanded chores like setting the table, feeding pets, and basic yard work. 9-11 $3 – $7 per

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Importance of Parenting

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The Importance of Parenting for kids Parenting is one of the most important jobs in the world. As parents, we have a profound influence on our children’s development and their future success. The care, guidance and support we provide during their formative years shapes who they become as adults. Research shows that children who grow

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Neglectful Parenting

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Neglectful Parenting: How It Harms Children and What Can Be Done Table of Contents As a child development specialist with over 5 years of experience working with at-risk families, I have seen firsthand the devastating impact that neglectful parenting can have on a child’s well-being and development. In this article, I will discuss some of

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Kids Smartphone Dilemma

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Kids Smartphone Dilemma: How Much Is Too Much for Kids? Written and Published on 30 September, 2023 By Kidzoot In the digital age, the debate over when kids should have phones rages on. Parents, worried about the impact of smartphones on their children’s well-being, often grapple with the decision. A recent study from Stanford Medicine

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