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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  External Link

A child with delayed development may not show behaviors and abilities that are typical of the child’s age.... Details >

American Occupational Therapy Association  External Link

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  External Link

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  External Link

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  External Link

Starting school can be diffcult for some children. These tips will help your child.... Details >

American Psychiatric Association  External Link

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?   External Link

Diseases of the kidneys, heart, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, bones, or other body systems may affect growth. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

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