Tracy Enright https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/authors/tracy-enright/ Parenting articles, news and tips on raising happy, healthy, successful kids and teens. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:26:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CDI_Butterfly-100x100.png Tracy Enright https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/authors/tracy-enright/ 32 32 How to Encourage Self-Motivation in Your Child https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/mom-mother/eight-ways-to-encourage-self-motivation-in-your-child/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:02:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35623 Self-motivation is a trait that is often underrated. It’s more than just getting out of bed in the morning; it can significantly impact your child’s […]

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]]> Moving Onwards: Your 12-Year-Old https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/moving-onwards-your-12-year-old/ Wed, 25 May 2022 02:30:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=36745 You’ve supported your child for over a decade, and your son or daughter is fast approaching their teenage years. What can you expect in the […]

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]]> Moving Onwards: Your 13 to 15-Year-Old https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/moving-onwards-your-13-to-15-year-old/ Wed, 04 May 2022 02:10:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=37514 Your child is now officially a teenager, and it can be a challenging time for both of you. While they might be walking more confidently […]

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]]> Why You Should Encourage Listening Skills https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/why-you-should-encourage-listening-skills/ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:13:16 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=37070 You might think listening is an automatic response, and it’s true it can be hard to shut out the noise of the world around you, […]

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]]> How to Help Your Child Learn Appropriate Behavior https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/how-to-help-your-child-learn-appropriate-behavior/ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 17:03:24 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=36807 Children don’t always behave; in fact, it takes time to learn the social rules for different situations. Parents play a key role in helping their […]

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]]> Encouraging Your Child’s Socio-Dramatic Play https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/encouraging-your-childs-socio-dramatic-play/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 14:27:28 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=36130 It’s great watching children play; they seem to have limitless imaginations when it comes to amusing themselves. Research has identified several types of play that […]

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]]> Why It’s Good to Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/its-as-easy-as-riding-a-bike-why-its-good-to-teach-your-child-to-ride-a-bike/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 15:05:20 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35705   Most kids want to learn to ride a bike, and it’s an easy way to get them into the fresh air and exercising, but […]

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