Child Development & Parenting Information

Welcome to our award winning site for information on child development, child psychology, parenting, learning, health and safety as well as childhood disorders such as
attention deficit disorder, dyslexia and autism. 

We provide comprehensive resources and practical suggestions for parents covering toddlers to teens.  Our site is recommended by Psychology Today and the American Psychological Association.

Playing With Your Child

     While children do need time to play alone and with other children without adult intervention, research shows that playtime with parents is also important.

     Children crave time with parents.  It makes them feel special.  Parents are encouraged to find time to spend playing with their kids on a regular basis.  This should include one to one with each child and group time with all of the adults and kids in the home.  If you are a single parent or have an only child, occasionally invite family or friends over to play.

     Playing with kids builds a bond that will last forever.  It lets the child know he or she is loved and appreciated.  It opens the door for sharing problems and concerns when the need arises.  It helps the parent get to know and under the uniqueness of each child.  This also improves parent-child communication and reduces behavior problems.  It is also great stress reducer for overworked parents. More...

Understanding Child Development  The child development section of our site provides information on physical, mental and emotional growth and language development in children and teenagers.  Information on prenatal development is also provided.

Improving Your Child's Behavior  Child Psychology information to help build parenting skills that help to provide structure and encouragement for children of all ages from toddlers to teens.  These positive parenting tips build self-esteem, self-discipline and create kids that are winners.  Parents learn effective techniques to improve specific behavior problems.

Improving Your Child's Learning Ability  Provides child development facts and parenting tips to improve language development, learning ability and study skills for children and adolescents.

All About Childhood Disorders  Provides comprehensive information on child development, child psychology and parenting from research studies, support organizations and clinical guidelines related to various disorders found in children and adolescents including Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, Bedwetting, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities,  Delays in Language Development, and other behavioral and emotional disorders.

Taking Care of Baby  Welcome to parenthood!  Get valuable child development and practical parenting information related raising infants and toddlers.

Raising Successful Teens  Provides parenting guideline on how to help teenagers reach their full potential.  We also provide practical suggestions for parents on how to help teens cope with various life issues.  How to improve communication between parents and teens is also discussed.

Child & Teen Health & Safety Issues  Find parenting and child development information and practical advise related to medical issues, dental health, safety tips and maternal health.

Kids, Teens and Media  Provides news, information and guidelines related to the impact of various forms of mass media including TV, Internet and Video Games on child development.  Parenting tips to help children and teenagers make good use of these and other media are also provided.