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The article offers parenting tips on toilet training of children. It states that the success of the training depends on the willingness of a child to be trained and the decision of parents about timing such as body awareness, a wish for cleanliness, and muscle mastery. Also mentioned are children's personalities that could hinder the training, including being absent-minded, terrified from the toilet and withholder because of painful experience from constipation.

The article shares experts' guidance for parents to help them raise their babies by considering both their biological behavior and opportunities for nurturing their personality. Explanations are offered regarding the natural behavior of children. Techniques are recommended that work best for babies to prevent them from crying, improve their sleeping habits, encourage active movements as well as socializing, and for expanding their palate to increase their eating times.

The article presents the results of a survey of more than 1,000 parents in the U.S. when asked about their hopes for their children and the traditional values that they hope will provide a solid foundation for their children. Among the most desirable character traits that most parents hopes to teach their children are honesty, strong self-esteem and kindness. It was also found that 85% of parents eat dinner together most nights.

The article offers advice to parents on how to work with their children's personality to solve a bad behavior. When dealing with children who love to clown around, Alfred University psychology professor Louis Lichtman suggests explaining the problem to them or giving a child a brief time-out in a room without a lot of stimulation. The classic time-out is a good option when disciplining an intrepid child. A swat on the butt is recommended for a child who cannot resist hitting someone.

The article offers insights into babies' future based on temperament, birth order, and intelligence. It notes that temperament is something one is born with and often remains consistent throughout life. Babies' general outlook on life reportedly depends on when they join the family, explaining why firstborn tend to be leaders and slightly smarter than the younger siblings. It also provides ideas for testing babies' braininess through their cognitive skills and how they focus on simple tasks. INSET: Don't believe it!.

The article discusses the importance of knowing a child's temperament to help parents raise a happier child and bring out the best in their children. It describes and differentiates the characteristics of extrovert as well as introvert children. Experts suggest ways to deal with each type of personality, and how extrovert parents should raise and interact with an introvert child, and vice versa.

The article presents suggestions for parents to help introverted children socialize. Topics discussed include views of psychologist Laurie Helgoe, that pushing child to be more outgoing will only increase his social anxiety, psychologist Linda Silverman regarding single friend of introverts and suggestion to encourage child to go to a birthday party.

The article offers tips for fostering friendships among children of different personalities. For children described as the social dictator, child therapist Rose Kavo advocates parents to put limits at home to boost the development of the child's empathy skills. The behavior of children classified as the sensitive soul is described in detail. Children who seem to have a flexible play personality are reportedly the ideal playmates for children who are classified as the follower.

This article offers information on traits that make up a baby's nature and how parents can make the most of them. If a baby has a low activity level, one may not want to overwhelm him or her with too much physical play. Instead, give the baby plenty of options, such as a hanging gym, an activity bar on the stroller, to keep her motivated. It suggests giving babies, who are social butterflies, a lot of opportunities to interact with others. For sensitive babies, keep the environment soothing whenever possible such as using low lights and soft music.

This article explores the role of genetics in a child's appearance and personality. According to Kate Garber, director of education in the department of human genetics at Emory University School of Medicine, most traits are actually determined by many genes working together. Result of one study claims that families tend to have similar facial expressions. The connection between genetics and environment is discussed, as well as the genetic aspects of diseases.

The article focuses on the personality types of children. Children have different temperament. Some children are shy and maybe more an observer than a joiner. Others are easygoing and still others are energetic and joyful. There also children who love to explore the things around them. Tips for parents on how to deal with children with different personalities are offered.

The article traces the development of sense of humor in children. The link between humor and personality development is discussed. A description of how children create their own jokes is presented. How children deliver their jokes is described. The significance of parents laughing at their children's jokes is also emphasized.

The article offers advice on how to handle the different personalities of children attending a playdate. The common attitudes or personalities of children attending a playdate are discussed. Suggestions for dealing with a child who hoards toys or a child who craves for adult attention are provided.

Explains the reason behind the different behavior of young children when they are with their parents and when they are with other people. Possible explanation if a child were to behave identically with everybody according to psychiatrist and school consultant Doctor Elizabeth Feigelson; Suggestion from Elizabeth Pantley, author of "Perfect Parenting: The Dictionary of 1,000 Parenting Tips, on assessing children's behavior; Best way to encourage the child to show their true personality.

Presents guidelines for parents in disciplining their children without yelling. Discipline strategies should be age-related; Importance of knowing the personality of the child; Impose firm rules on the children.

Discusses that origins of a baby's personality. Five personality traits which show the strongest influence on babies; Genetic influence on personality traits; Hereditary component of intelligence quotient in toddlers; Influence of the environment on children; Importance of the ways parents interact with each child as an individual.

Provides tips for parents on how to discipline children. Types of personalities of children; Approaches to disciplining. INSET: What's Your Discipline Style?.

Offers insights into babies' personalities and advice to parents on how to understand infants' inborn traits and bring out the best in them. Nature and nurture; General temperament categories; Parents' attitude adjustment; Parent factor in the transformation of a baby's personality; Tuning in to baby; Evolving a parenting style. INSET: What's your baby's temperament?.

Discusses the role of parents in the development of their children's character. Moral problems afflicting society in the United States; Importance of virtue; Social auxiliaries relied upon by parents in the development of their children's values; Importance of quality time; Parents as examples for their children; Moral instruction for children. INSET: What does a character-building day look like?, by W.J.B..

The article offers suggestion on how to support the introvert nature of children of more than 7 years, including to avoid pushing him to be more outgoing, focusing on maintaining close friendships, and helping him in getting involved socially.

The article suggests that the house is the best place for the children to spend time with friends and it should be a place where the children enjoy. The author says that it does not only give the parents the chance to see how their children interact with other children but also observe the personality of their children. It is suggested that the hostess should let the children know that they are welcome. According to experts, allowing the children to have fun with friends in the comfort of their own home will help improve the parent child relationship.

The article presents suggestion for parents to teach their sensitive children of age 5-6years not take everything so hard, comments from therapist Jeremy Schneider on physical and emotional pain felt by kids and child psychologist Elinor Bashe suggesting to show some empathy.

The article provides several tips and ideas for parents on how they can encourage and coach their soft-spoken children to become more comfortable in social situations.

The author offers tips for parents on how to deal with children who readily cry. She says some children are more sensitive and can be more easily caused to cry than other children. She mentions that children's inability to express their feelings often cause some of them to cry instead. She mentions that parents should refrain from telling their children to stop crying.

The article offers the author's insights on tips to make children enjoy volunteering projects. She says that the parents should look for opportunities which will give their child a chance to see the smiles on the people's faces they are helping. She states that the parents should search for outdoor activities such as planting flowers and trees, park cleaning, or running for a cost. She adds that organizing a donation drive for local charity is an easy project for children as a self-starter.

The article offers tips on how parents can help five- and six-year-old children overcome their sensitivity. It states that parents should learn how to listen and empathize with their crying child, and they should learn to use their children's curiosity to their advantage. Parents should learn how to approach their children and talk about overcoming sensitivity.

The article describes the different personalities of babies and discusses ways to keep them comfortable and content. Active babies want to explore so it is advised to give them toys that encourage active play and give them plenty of downtime at the end of the day. The sensitive babies are vulnerable to stimulation in their environment and get upset upon hearing loud noises. The mellow babies are just content to entertain themselves.

The article talks about a child's timid behavior and how parents can help their children not to become shy. According to Gregory Markway, author of "Nurturing the Shy Child," many children clam up around unfamiliar adults because there are so many expectations about how they should act. So it is important to chat with a friend for a minute before making introductions.

Answers questions on parenting. Ways in preventing adult friends from bringing their children to grown-up get-together; Tips in managing a child with a strong personality; Suggestions on assigning names to friends and relatives.

Explains the positive behavior of five- or six-year-old child at school and negative behavior at home. Reasons for the split personalities of five- and six-year olds; Way of unwinding for children after school; Challenge imposed by school on children; Ways to increase peace with children at home. INSET: school is tough!.

A photograph is presented of three-year-old Charlotte Beech, one of the child models photographed by the journal's team.

Presents the results of a study by Arizona State University on what makes a sympathetic personality in children. Two traits common to this personality which include strong emotions with the skill to control them and the ability to focus one's attention; Evaluation which included children's temperament, social skills, problem behavior, concern for others, and ability to pay attention.

Looks at the different personality traits that are visible in classrooms, and presents ways in which parents can decipher their children's behavior and help them to succeed academically. Classroom traits are part of the child's personality; Number of traits that are openly visible; How to identify a child's trait. INSETS: Give your child the small class advantage, by Andrea Atkins.;Great ideas: Opening the door at art, by Jeanette Bogren.;Does your child have `the Edison trait'? by D.G..

The article discusses how parents can pass on traits that are not in the DNA to their children through modeling, wherein a child learns by observation and imitation. It suggests that children can pick up interests from their parents, by showing them enthusiasm or recognition for an ability they like, such as painting. Ways on how to deal with children who have picked up the not-so-good traits of their parents are discussed.

The article looks at three money personality, which are noted to be influenced by one's upbringing and may be handed down to children. The protectors are described as the ones who are overcautious and may have trouble enjoying the moment with family. The avoiders are identified as parents who avoid to tackle issues related to finances. The Joneses are defined as the ones who spends cash quickly and enjoy the moment.

The article offers tips for parents on encouraging five- to six-year old children not be shy. "Parenting" staff Deborah Skolnik tells her kid she does not have to say anything and she can just wave hello. Children can also be included in the conversation after they have introduced to someone new. They should taught who they will be meeting and what they look like before a gathering where there will be new people.

This article deals with pessimism in children. Bad life experiences-like doing poorly in school or losing friends-can lead them to expect the worst. But research shows pessimistic children may do worse in school and have more health problems than optimistic ones. The good news is, parents can help children learn to look on the bright side. One option is to plan something fun every week, whether it is taking a walk together or going out for ice cream. Another option is to challenge a child's assumptions.

The article discusses the author's views on being an overprotective parent. She has watched her children eat lettuce out of a hamster cage. From the moment she gave birth to twin sons, she made a promise to herself that she will not hover. She will not panic at every fever, not gasp at every fall. She did not want to make her sons wimpy. Being overprotected had made her someone who was careful, plodding, overly respectful of authority, frightened of change. This was not the life she wanted for her sons. She considers that she has done nothing to have made the slightest alterations in the innate personalities of her children. She comforts herself by saying that loving the child involves the two competing impulses of keeping them safe and letting them live.

Offers tips in preparing a child for changes ahead. Need to avoid unnecessary details about affairs or illnesses; Importance of making distinctions for a child; Assurance that things would get back to normal soon.

Suggests ways to deal with an African-American girl who wants to have a different race. Advice given by Janie Victoria Ward, acting chair of Africana studies at Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts; Recommendation to help a child develop self-worth; Need to give a child a firm connection to her heritage.

Presents tips for parents on how to help their shy child. Praise the positive attitude of the child; Provide enough time to adjust to other kids.

Provides insights from readers on how to deal with child sensitivity. Child's protection of himself from being open too much; Normalcy in children's showing of sensitivity.

Provides tips to parents on how to handle pessimistic children. Attempts to try to make things better for the child as a way of reinforcing negative behavior; Need for daughter to brighten up her life instead of depending on parents; Giving daughter the responsibility to plan or arrange adventures that the whole family will enjoy.