AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS WEB SITE
Dedicated to the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Influenza or "flu" season runs through early spring. The AAP is making available a television public service announcement on the importance of the flu ... [... more]
American Academy of Pediatrics |
Severe shyness
Although childhood shyness is commonplace, it concerns many parents, especially those who place great value on sociability. Some children become shy because of harsh life experiences, but most are born that way. For some middle-years children, ... [... more]
American Academy of Pediatrics |
YOUR CHILD'S TEMPERAMENT
Some children are "easy." They are predictable, calm, and approach most new experiences in a positive way. Other children are more difficult, not able to manage their emotional experiences and expression with ease. When a child's personality ... [... more]
American Academy of Pediatrics |
CHORES AND ALLOWANCE
As children enter and move through their school years, they become increasingly able to manage matters like homework and school projects on their own. Consequently, each year they should take on more responsibilities in the classroom and at home. ... [... more]
American Academy of Pediatrics |
How can we help our children choose the right friends?
Between the ages of 5 and 12, making friends is one of the most important missions of middle childhood - a social skill that will endure throughout their lives. Developmentally, school-age children are ready to form more complex relationships. ... [... more]
American Academy of Pediatrics |
|
