than the usual friendships. Psychologists shy away from saying that a child is ‘in love’ and there is, therefore, very little research into childhood romance. But one study, carried out over 100 years ago, did distinguish romantic relationships from

and will admire other babies, simply because they are like them, regardless of whether the baby is a boy or a girl.Ages 1–2Friendship choices begin to emerge. Children begin to demonstrate distinct preferences for specific children. Around age two, they begin

YOUR CHILD WILL begin to grasp the concept of gender as early as nine months, when boys start selecting male super-hero dolls and girls prefer baby dolls and household objects. This is generally because boys have higher levels of

Having a biting child can be not only be painful, but embarrassing, leading to exclusion from playdates, as well as “little chats” at nursery. However, there are easy steps you can take to limit your child’s tooth action to food.Babies may have sore

Psychologist Sylvia Rimm conducted a survey of 1,000 women who had achieved success in their careers and happiness in their personal lives to find out what they have in common. Here are her guidelines for raising happy, succesful daughters:1. Set