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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
Bonding and Attachment in Maltreated Children: Consequences of Emotional Neglect in Childhood 
Also available in: Spanish
The most important property of humankind is the capacity to form and maintain relationships. Human relationships take many forms but the most intense, most pleasurable and most painful are those relat... Details >
Breathing Problems during Sleep May Affect Mental Development in Infants and Young Children
Children who have problems breathing during sleep tend to score lower on tests of mental development and intelligence than do other children their age, according to two studies funded by the National ... Details >
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
Children and Violence: Signs and Symptoms
Children communicate their distress in many different ways. Often the way in which children express their distress is closely linked to their stage of development. This fact sheet provides general gui... Details >
Children’s Growth Abnormalities – An Overview
It is often said that maintaining a normal growth pattern is nature's lab test for good health. Growth is influenced by many factors such as heredity, genetic or congenital, illness and medications, n... Details >
Developmental Problems in Children
A child with delayed development may not show behaviors and abilities that are typical of the child’s age.... Details >
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 >
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 >
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
Maternal and Child Health Library Knowledge Paths
NCEMCH's knowledge paths on maternal and child health-related topics contain selections of recent, high-quality resources and tools for staying abreast of new developments and conducting further resea... Details >
Publications of the National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth
An annotated list of publications produced for the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). Current and future publications are summarized.... Details >
Publications Search -- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development publishes a wide variety of materials that provide health information related to its research. Publications can be divided into three main ... Details >
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
Resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
This information is offered to assist grandparent caregivers and those who work with them.... Details >
U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Russell-Silver Syndrome: General Information
This site offers a variety of information related to Russell-Silver Syndrome, including diagnosis, characteristics considered to distinguish this syndrome, what to do and more.... Details >
Starting School: Tips for Parents
Starting school can be diffcult for some children. These tips will help your child.... Details >
Thyroid Disorders: General Information
This page provides information about the causes and signs of hypothyroidism during childhood.... Details >
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 >
What Is a Growth Disorder?
Diseases of the kidneys, heart, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, bones, or other body systems may affect growth. ... Details >