Genes carry the information that determines your traits (say: trates), which are features or characteristics that are passed on to you — or inherited — from your parents. Each cell in the human body contains about 25,000 to 35,000 genes.

Within cells, the long strands of DNA form condensed structures called chromosomes. Organisms inherit genetic material from their parents in the form of homologous chromosomes, containing a unique combination of DNA sequences that code for genes.

Everyone knows someone with a quick temper – it might even be you. And while scientists have known for decades that aggression is hereditary, there is another biological layer to those angry flare-ups: self-control. In other words, self-control is, in part, biological.

You probably noticed your preschooler’s unique personality peeking out those first few months of life –reaching eagerly for a rattle or perhaps pushing away a teddy bear. But between the ages of 3 and 5, your child’s personality is really going to emerge.

Recent brain research indicates that birth to age three are the most important years in a child’s development. Here are some tips to consider during your child’s early years: Be warm, loving, and responsive.

How Parents Can Build Self-Esteem

1. Help your child learn to do things. At every age, there are new things for kids to learn.
2. When teaching kids how to do things, show and help them at first.
3. Praise your child, but do it wisely.
4. Be a good role model.
5. Ban harsh criticism.
6. Focus on strengths.
7. Let kids help and give.

Here are the ten steps:

1. Get Happy Yourself.
2. Teach Them To Build Relationships.
3. Expect Effort, Not Perfection.
4. Teach Optimism.
5. Teach Emotional Intelligence.
6. Form Happiness Habits.
7. Teach Self-Discipline.
8. More Playtime.

Here are ten things you should do to raise smart, well-rounded kids.

1. Do teach social skills.
2. Don’t overprotect.
3. Do get your kids involved in academics early (then encourage independence when they are older.
4. Don’t let them languish in front of a screen.
5. Do set high expectations.

Ten Things Every Child Needs

• Interaction.
• Loving Touches.
• Stable relationships.
• A Safe, Healthy Environment.
• Self-Esteem.
• Quality Childcare.
• Communication.
• Play.

9 Parenting Tips for Raising an Only Child

1. There can never be enough play dates.
2. Allow for freedom.
3. Encourage individualism.
4. Ignite passions.
5. Mirror healthy relationships.
6. Refuse to swoop.
7. Promote empathy.
8. Be the voice of reason.