Parenting Information by Developmental Age

Infants (0-2)
STAGES OF GROWTH Ages and Stages for Caregivers: 0 to 4 months Ages and Stages for Caregivers: 5 to 8 months Ages and Stages for Caregivers: 9 to 12 months Ages and Stages for Caregivers: 12 to 18 months Ages and Stages for Caregivers: 18 to 24 months Ages and Stages for Caregivers: 2 years PREEMIE CARE Caring for a Premature Infant Premature Growth and Development VACCINE INFORMATION Immunizations Center for Disease Control NORMAL ATTACHMENT BEHAVIORS Understanding Attachment in Young Children Bonding With Your Baby BRAIN DEVELOPMENT Building Baby's Brain: The Basics Healthy Brain Development DOWN SYNDROME National Down Syndrome Society National Association for Down Syndrome BREASTFEEDING Breastfeeding: Commonly Asked Questions Research on Breastfeeding BATH TIME AND GROOMING Bath Time Tips Grooming Your Baby ADOPTION Adoption-Where Do You Start? The Center for Adoption Research Stepparent Adoption Richmond Area Adoption FINDING A PEDIATRICIAN Tips on Finding the Right Pediatricain How to Find a Pediatrician CHILD CARE National Network for Child Care Child Care Resource Network LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT Speech and Language Development Milestones Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development (Birth to Two Years) SIBLINGS Tips on Adjusting to a New Sibling Helping Children Adapt to a New Sibling TWINS AND MULTIPLES National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club Parenting Multiples Caring for Twins CHILD SAFETY Child Safety: General Information Car Seat Safety Guide Car Seat Safety Recall Information SLEEPING BEHAVIORS Sleep Disorders and Sleep Problems in Childhood All About Sleep SOOTHING A FUSSY BABY Coping with Crying Babies 11 Ways to Soothe a Fussy Baby Teething
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Young children (2-6)
ANXIETY DISORDERS Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents ASTHMA Virginia Asthma Coalition Information on Asthma ATTACHMENT BEHAVIORS Understanding Attachment in Young Children Articles from the Stony Brook Attachment Lab AUTISM Behavior and Discipline Issues for Children with Autism Autism Programs Autism Parenting Help Autism Articles Children and Adolescents with Autism Central Virginia Autism Chapter BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS Tips for Responding to Challenging Behavior Whay Parents can do to change their child's behavior DISCIPLINE Teaching Positive Reinforcement Toddler Discipline POTTY TRAINING Steps to Potty Training Potty Training Tips Potty Training Troubles CHILD CARE National Network for Child Care: Virginia Choosing Child Care NUTRITION Toddler Food Pyramid Toddler Nutrition Information on Food Allergies READING Read Aloud Virginia Web Center Creating a Reader-Friendly Home PLAYTIME Safe Exploring for Preschoolers Ideas for Play SCHOOL READINESS Ready for Kindergarten? A Checklist for the First Day of School EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES Outdoor Educational Activities Educational Activities for Toddlers Educational Play TV AND MEDIA Smart Guide to Kid's TV Understanding the Impact of Media on Children and Teens Common Sense Media
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Older children (6-13)
ADD/ADHD ADD Association Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ANGER AND AGGRESSION Aggression and Cooperation: Helping Young Children Develop Constructive Strategies JUVENILE DIABETES American Diabetes Association Information on Diabetes in Children NUTRITION/PICKY EATERS How to Get Picky Eaters to Eat Healthier Feeding School Aged Children PREPARING FOR ADOLESCENCE How a Parent Prepares for Teenagers Preparing for Change PERSONAL HYGIENE Hygiene for Older Kids Teaching Kids Good Hygiene HOME SCHOOLING Is Homeschool for You? Homeschool Richmond Virginia Schools Report Card Home Educators Association of Virginia READING Classroom Language and Literacy Learning Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement Book Adventure TEST TAKING STRATEGIES AND HOMEWORK HELP Skills Worksheets for All Grades Test Taking Tips Study Tips MENTORS Mentoring AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS What makes a good afterschool program? A guide to choosing an after-school program SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND BULLYING School Violence Prevention and Intervention Safe Communities ~ Safe Schools ACADEMIC TESTING Rethinking Assessment and Its Role in Supporting Educational Reform Virginia Standards for Learning BIKE AND OUTDOOR SAFETY Safe Riding Tips Bike Safety Tips on Bike Buying SPORTS SAFETY Sports Safety for Kids Five Ways to Avoid Sports Injuries VIDEO AND COMPUTER GAMES Videogames and Their Impact Media Facts Educational Video Games ONLINE SAFETY Keeping Kids Safe Online A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety Protecting Children from Online Exploitation
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Teenagers (13-19)
PARENTING TEENAGERS A Parent’s Guide to Surviving the Teen Years Raising Teens: A Synthesis of Research and a Foundation for Action Parenting Adolescents DRIVING SAFETY Coaching the Teen Driver Help Your Teen Stay Safe on the Road MANAGING ANGER AND AGGRESSION How Can I Deal with My Anger? Tips for Teens BULLYING About Bullying from the American Psychological Association Stop Bullying Now DRUGS AND ALCOHOL Alcohol Free Children Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free: A How-To Guide for Parents and Caregivers SMOKING Teens and Smoking 10 Ways to Keep Your Teen Smoke-free EATING DISORDERS Eating Disorders: Facts About Eating Disorders and the Search for Solutions Eating Disorders: Facts for Teens MENTORS Virginia Mentoring Partnership TEEN JOBS AND MONEY MANAGEMENT Teens and Money Teens and First Jobs How to Teach Your Teen Money Management Skills TEEN DEPRESSION A Guide For Parents About Teen Depression The Facts About Teen Depression Suicide Prevention SEXUALITY Understanding the Sexual Behavior of Adolescents About: Teens and Teen Sexuality
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Other Topics
DIVORCE AND CO-PARENTING Children and Divorce The Divorce Is Over— What About the Kids? Co-Parenting How does marriage Affect the Co-Parenting of Former Spouses Couples Co-Parenting after Relationship Dissolution Other Topics Grief/Loss of Loved One
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