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Adventures in Parenting This booklet offers strategies on parenting practices that are based on scientific research that can be used by parents and guardians of children of any age. It also includes stories of how some pare... Details > National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health Developmental Problems in Children   A child with delayed development may not show behaviors and abilities that are typical of the child’s age.... Details > American Occupational Therapy Association Developmental Screening Developmental screening is a procedure designed to identify children who should receive more intensive assessment or diagnosis, for potential developmental delays. It can allow for earlier detection o... Details > National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Help Your Child to Better Handwriting   Occupational therapists can evaluate the underlying components that support a student's handwriting, such as muscle strength, endurance, coordination, and motor control.... Details > American Occupational Therapy Association Helping Your Child Series - U.S. Department of Education Also available in: Spanish The Helping Your Child publication series aims to provide parents with the tools and information necessary to help their children succeed in school and life. These booklets feature practical lessons a... Details > U.S. Department of Education Legacy for Children™: Parenting Research Projects Also available in: Spanish This fact sheet presents a general overview of Legacy for Children™ -- a set of longitudinal, randomized, controlled studies examining the potential for improving child developmental outcomes through... Details > National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Starting School: Tips for Parents   Starting school can be diffcult for some children. These tips will help your child.... Details > American Psychiatric Association Understanding Your Child's Behavior Also available in: Spanish This site provides information for parents that struggle with some of the things their children do. While there is no magic formula that will work in all situations, it is helpful to understand the ki... Details > Child Welfare Information Gateway What Is a Growth Disorder?    Diseases of the kidneys, heart, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, bones, or other body systems may affect growth. ... Details > Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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