Discover more about gender development from the Purdue University Provider-Parent Relationships site. It gives an overview of gender development and also addresses gender stereotypes, gender issues, and influences on children's gender development. (
http://www.ces.purdue.edu/providerparent/Child%20Growth-Development/GenderDEV.htm
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At the Early Childhood Research & Practice Web site learn about the cluster of concepts related to pretend play and cognition as well as the latest research on the role of such play in children's cognitive, social, and academic development. (
http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/v4n1/bergen.html
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Read more on parenting styles and how the different styles affect children. A list of references is included. (
http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/ceduc/parentingstyles.html
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Consider the amount of violence that children are exposed to on a daily basis. The American Psychological Association provides information about what parents can do to counteract these negative influences. (
http://www.apa.org/pubinfo/altruism.html
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Compare your own thoughts regarding only children with the facts. Each of the common myths is presented along with the accompanying research facts. (
http://www.familyresource.com/parenting/86/654/
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Read about techniques designed to help children learn better ways to get along with each other at FamilyResource.com. (
http://www.familyresource.com/parenting/34/339/
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