Parenting Information by Developmental Age

Infants (0-2)
What are the important stages of growth for infants? 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 What are normal attachment behaviors for infants? Understanding Attachment in Young Children Bonding With Your Baby What can I do to support my baby’s healthy brain development? Building Baby's Brain: The Basics Healthy Brain Development What do I need to know about breastfeeding? Breastfeeding: Commonly Asked Questions Research on Breastfeeding What if I’m thinking about adopting a child? Adoption-Where Do You Start? The Center for Adoption Research Stepparent Adoption What resources are available for child care? National Network for Child Care Child Care Resource Network Training Wheels What do I need to know about language development? Speech and Language Development Milestones Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development (Birth to Two Years) How do I help my child adjust to having a new baby sibling? Life with Baby Brother Helping Children Adapt to a New Sibling How do I keep my baby safe? Child Safety: General Information Are my baby’s sleeping behaviors normal? Sleep Disorders and Sleep Problems in Childhood Goodnight Baby: Will your baby ever "sleep through the night?" How do I stop my baby from crying? Coping with Crying Babies" 11 Ways to Soothe a Fussy Baby Teething
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Young children (2-6)
How do I recognize an anxiety disorder? Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents What are normal attachment behaviors in young children? Understanding Attachment in Young Children Articles from the Stony Brook Attachment Lab What does child autism look like? Behavior and Discipline Issues for Children with Autism Autism Programs Autism Parenting Help Autism Articles Children and Adolescents with Autism Autism and Related Disorders Handbook Why does my child have behavior problems and how should I deal with them? Tips for Responding to Challenging Behavior Testing 1, 2, 3 Where can I get information and resources about child care? Child Care Best Practices National Network for Child Care: Virginia Choosing Child Care How can I help my child with reading? Read Aloud Virginia Web Center Creating a Reader-Friendly Home How should I play with my child? Safe Exploring for Preschoolers How do I help my child get ready to start going to school? Ready for Kindergarten? A Checklist for the First Day of School How should I monitor my child's exposure to TV and the media? Understanding the Impact of Media on Children and Teens Understanding the Impact of Media on Children and Teens Common Sense Media
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Older children (6-13)
Does my child have ADD/ADHD? ADD Association www.bounceva.org How do I manage my child’s anger or aggression? Aggression and Cooperation: Helping Young Children Develop Constructive Strategies Should I home school my child? Is Homeschool for You? Homeschool Richmond Virginia Schools Report Card How can I help my child with reading? Classroom Language and Literacy Learning Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement Should my child have a mentor? Mentoring What are the best kinds of after school programs? What makes a good afterschool program? A guide to choosing an after-school program When School Is Out How can I help prevent school violence? School Violence Prevention and Intervention Safe Communities ~ Safe Schools What do I need to know about academic testing? Rethinking Assessment and Its Role in Supporting Educational Reform What concerns are associated with letting my child play video and computer games? Videogames and Their Impact Children and Computers How do I keep my child safe from online predators? Keeping Kids Safe Online A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety Protecting Children from Online Exploitation
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Teenagers (13-19)
What are the best ways to parent teenagers? A Parent’s Guide to Surviving the Teen Years Raising Teens: A Synthesis of Research and a Foundation for Action About: Parenting of Adolescents How can I help my teenager manger their anger/aggression? How Can I Deal with My Anger? Tips for Teens How can I help my child deal with bullying behavior? About Bullying from the American Psychological Association How do I keep my teen from using drugs and alcohol? Alcohol Free Children – Information for Parents Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free: A How-To Guide for Parents and Caregivers How do I prevent my child from having an eating disorder, or help them if they have one? Eating Disorders: Facts About Eating Disorders and the Search for Solutions Should my teen have a mentor? Virginia Mentoring Partnership How do I deal with my teen’s developing sexuality? Understanding the Sexual Behavior of Adolescents About: Teens and Teen Sexuality
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Other Topics
How will divorce and co-parenting affect my child? 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 Ideas for Play, Ages 5 - 16 Information on Food Allergies
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