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When Your Child Outgrows Pediatric Care
Help your teen or young adult make the transition from pediatric health care to adult health care. Get tips on finding a new doctor and getting health insurance.
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Volunteering With Your Child
One of the most satisfying, fun, and productive ways to unite as a family is volunteering for community service projects. It sets a good example for your kids and helps the community.
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Taking Care of Your Grandchildren
When you take care of your grandkids, you're probably excited to put your own parenting experience to good use. But there are a few childcare basics to brush up on.
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Special Needs: Planning for Adulthood (Video)
With info on financial and health care benefits to employment and housing options, this video series can help you plan for your child's future.
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Road Trip Boredom Busters
Road trips can be fun and educational with just a little planning and preparation. Here are some ideas to get your family revved up for a trip long on smiles and short on frustration.
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Rainy Day Fun
Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained and off the couch when the weather's bad? These quick-and-easy ideas will keep them happy and busy.
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Preparing to Adopt a Child
Considering adoption? Here are some things to know about the health and medical care of an adopted child, before, during, and after the adoption.
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Media Use Guidelines: Babies & Toddlers
Not sure how much screen time is appropriate for your baby or toddler? Get advice here.
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Finding Respite Care
Finding that perfect person to care for your child can be a challenge. These resources can help.
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Getting Teens Involved in Their Health Care
Involving teens in their health care can help prepare them for managing it on their own as adults.
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Healthy Habits for Media Use
TV, interactive video games, and the Internet can be excellent sources of education and entertainment, but too much plugged-in time can have unhealthy side effects.
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How Media Use Can Affect Kids
Technology can be part of a healthy childhood, but it's important for parents to track their kids' screen time and set limits.
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Media Use Guidelines: Big Kids
Not sure how much screen time is appropriate for your big kid? Get advice here.
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Media Use Guidelines: Preschoolers
Not sure how much screen time is appropriate for your preschooler? Get advice here.
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Media Use Guidelines: Teens
Not sure how much screen time is appropriate for your teen? Get advice here.
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Monitoring Your Child’s Media Use
Some ways for parents to keep track of the media their kids watch, play, and use.
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Online Safety
The Internet is a wonderful resource, but access to it has its hazards for kids. Here's how to make sure your kids go online safely.
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Parenting Multiples
Parents of twins (or more!) can feel as if they've left the hospital and arrived home on a different planet. Here's how to cope.
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Choosing and Instructing a Babysitter
One of your most important tasks as a parent is finding a qualified babysitter. Here are some essential tips on choosing and instructing a babysitter.
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Camps for Kids With Special Needs
There are many camp choices for kids with special needs. From highly specialized camps to regular camps that accommodate kids with special needs, options abound.
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9 Steps to More Effective Parenting
Parenting is incredibly challenging and rewarding. Here are 9 child-rearing tips that can help.
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Teaching Kids to Be Smart About Strangers
Sometimes it's a good idea for kids to talk to strangers. Who else will they turn to if they're lost and need help? Here's how to teach kids when it's OK to talk to strangers and when it's not.
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Talking to Kids About Race and Racism
Race and the harmful effects of racism are common topics of conversation for some families. Other parents, though, might talk about racism and discrimination with their kids rarely, or not at all.To help put an end to racism, everyone has to take an active role, no matter who they are.
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Teaching Kids to Be Smart About Social Media
Before kids or teens hit "enter," make sure they know the rules when it comes to oversharing, teasing, posting personal info, and other online don'ts.
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Getting Support When Your Child Has Special Health Care Needs
You might have more on your plate than most parents, but it doesn't mean you have to do it all alone. Here's how to ask for help and avoid caregiver burnout.
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Disciplining Your Toddler
Reeling in your active little one can be tough. But setting limits now helps prevent bigger problems down the road.
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Connecting With Your Preteen
As your preteen becomes more independent, staying connected may seem like more of a challenge. But it's as important as ever – here are some tips.
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Caring for Siblings of Kids With Disabilities
Kids love their siblings. Often, those who have a brother or sister with special needs want to help. Here's how to help them feel loved and secure about their place in the family.
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The Magic of Play: How It Inspires & Aids Early Development
Learn why play is so important during the preschool years, and what you can do to foster your child's imagination.
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Smart Toys for Every Age
An age-wise guide on play and the toys that encourage learning, promote motor skill development, and spark imagination.
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Balancing Schoolwork and Hospital Stays
When your child has a serious or chronic illness, it's hard to think beyond the next treatment. But with some planning, you can help your child balance schoolwork with hospital stays.
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Autism Special Needs Checklist: Teens & Young Adults
As your child moves toward adulthood, learn the tools you need to make the transition as smooth as possible. This 6-step checklist can help.
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Autism Special Needs Checklist: Big Kids (ages 6-12)
Having a plan for the future can help your big kid reach his or her full potential. Follow this 8-step checklist to help your child succeed during the elementary school years.
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How to Find Affordable Health Care
Your kids could be eligible for health care coverage right now and you might not know it. Here are some options that may be available to your family.
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Financial Planning for Kids With Disabilities
These steps can help take the anxiety and worry out of your child's financial future and make sure that your child will be taken care of even after you're gone.
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Signing Kids Up for Sports
Organized sports can help kids grow in many ways. Consider your child's age, personality, and abilities to help make sports fun.
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Media Use Guidelines
Too much media use can take kids away from other activities, such as sleeping, exercising, playing with friends, and doing homework.
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Kids and Video Games
Like a lot of aspects of raising kids, when it comes to video games, the healthiest approach is moderation.
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Taking Your Child to a Therapist
Many children and teens have problems that affect how they feel, act, or learn. Going to therapy helps them cope better, feel better, and do better.
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Sibling Rivalry
As upsetting as it can be for a parent, conflict between siblings is very common. Here's how to help your kids get along.
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Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling
The arrival of a new baby can cause lots of changes. But parents can prepare kids for an addition to the family.
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Competitive Sports: Helping Kids Play it Cool
Sometimes the pressure to succeed on the field or in the court can be overwhelming. Learn what you can do to help your child keeps things in perspective.
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Disasters: How Families Can Help
When disasters strike, it's natural for people to want to help. Here are some ways to do that.
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Sexting: What Parents Need to Know
Sexting could haunt a teen for the rest of his or her life. Here's what parents need to know.
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Parenting a Teen With ADHD
Parenting is as important as any other part of ADHD treatment. The way parents respond can make ADHD better (or worse). This article has parenting tips to help teens improve and do well.
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Parenting a Child With ADHD
Parenting is as important as any other part of ADHD treatment. The way parents respond can make ADHD better (or worse). This article has parenting tips to help kids improve and do well.
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Helping Your Child Heal After Trauma
Kids can recover after trauma with help from therapy and extra support and comfort from parents.
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Breath-Holding Spells
Kids who have these spells hold their breath until they pass out. Although upsetting to watch, the spells are not harmful and do not pose any serious, long-term health risks.
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Biting
There are ways to get to the bottom of your toddler's biting habit. These steps can help.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Enjoying Holidays, Celebrations, and Gatherings Safely
Events and holidays are different as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here are some ways to enjoy them safely.
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Leaving Your Child Home Alone
It's natural for parents to be a bit anxious when first leaving kids without supervision. But you can feel prepared and confident with some planning and a couple of trial runs.
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Staying Healthy While You Travel
When you're traveling with your kids, there's a chance that someone might get sick. But early planning and smart packing can help ensure your family stays healthy and safe.
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Rules of the Road for Teen Drivers
When teens get their driver's license, parents should consider creating their own rules of the road beyond the relevant driving laws.
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Road Rules for Kids
Use these tips to teach your kids how to stay safe when riding in a car or on a school bus.
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Car Seat Safety
Get the car seat know-how you need here.
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Booster Seat Safety
Your tot's not a baby anymore! It's time for a big-kid booster seat. But how can you ensure that your child is still safe and secure in the car? Find out here.
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Halloween Safety Tips
From the candy to the costumes, Halloween is a fun-filled time. But it can pose dangers to young revelers. For a trick-free treat, follow these simple safety tips.
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Teaching Your Child How to Swallow Pills
Swallowing a pill is something that many of us take for granted. But just like any skill, learning to swallow a pill takes practice.