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Family & child development
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Family and Child Development
As parents can testify, children grow at a startling pace. Their development is a complex and intriguing subject. How do children grasp right from wrong? How do they perceive men and women? What do siblings add to the mix?

The real you

Eyes

Take our online survey and compare your sense of self with other users. Ask yourself Who Am I?

Well balanced?

What do children think of parents who work? They can tip the work-life balance.

Brother, sister... friend?

Siblings image by 7 year-old Grace, Silverstone CofE Junior School
Relationships among children, especially brothers and sisters, affect their development. Explore the impact of siblings.
 

Lamb-headed cows

A sheep with the head of a cow

Can your child override their autopilot? Find out with the animal stroop.

First words

Rhianna
Dr. Clare Wood explains the role of gurgling in learning to talk.
 

Developing development

Child looking upwards

The way we are, the way we grow is a fascinating subject - and we've lots of tips for taking it further.

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