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Renowned pedagogue, composer and music teacher James Bastien leads parents through the practical considerations of piano lessons for their children.

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Swimming is an important skill all parents should encourage in their children. It is a fun pastime, great form of exercise, - and could, one day, save their life.

It is a parent's worse nightmare, a call at 3:00 in the morning from the police that a son or daughter has been arrested. Worse, yet, is that call from the hospital.

This new Parents Guide to Beijing offers sound practical advice and reveals a city full of exciting attractions for all the family.

The Parent's Guide to Play contains 170 games, songs and activities for parents and caregivers to play with their children as they grow from babies to toddlers.

It's the holiday gift season once again and it's time to head out to the bookstore in the hopes of finding just the right book for gift giving.

For any new parents, the first week of their baby's life is a very special and wonderful experience, yet it can also be a very daunting one.

If your child is about to attend her first dance, you can expect a few reactions, not only from your child, but from you as well.

Parenting strategies can backfire. The book, NurtureShock, unveils an evidence-based perspective on parenting and child development that challenges many modern tactics.

Part of the Ohio Department of Education, OCALI offers transition support, assistive technology training and family services for those with autism.

The third set of upper and lower molars or back teeth are called 'wisdom' teeth and usually appear in young adults between the ages of 15 and 26 years-old.

Instead of wasting money and overindulging kids by giving them many small presents, give children a big family gift to encourage sharing and good sibling relationships.

Whether the device used is a laptop computer or a cell phone, children are learning an electronic shorthand language called acronyms.

Tips for coping with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder in the classroom.

ADHD is a descriptive diagnosis that must involve a detailed developmental history and physical examination of the child and their behavior

Toddlers and very young children normally exhibit many of the features of ADHD, but diagnosis is usually made after the age of 7.

Children often want to help mom and dad cook in the kitchen. Pre-packaged meals is a fun, once-in-a-while way to include kids in the kitchen.

This guide to eating disorder recovery in children helps parents learn how to help their child recover from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders.

Tips for coping with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder in the classroom

Parenting young children is exciting and challenging but when the child transforms into a teenager, parents often find themselves challenged beyond their capabilities.

Karen Rogers advocates for gifted children and explains how parents can navigate through the educational system. Rogers' ideas are research based and easy to understand.

An honest take on how overzealous parents who continually rescue, defend, and do their children's work undermine their self-esteem and ability to fend for themselves.

When your teen gets behind the wheel, a parent is his most valuable teacher.

Once teenagers have jobs and bank accounts co-signed by parents, banks tempt them with ATM cards and debit cards. Not all teens are ready to enter the world of plastic.

Rafe Esquith doesn't mince words in his passionate guide to parenting. His book is a wake up call to parents everywhere.

Sure, camping with a baby is a bit more work. But with these ten tips you'll be well on your way to a successful camping trip.

Toddler temper tantrums: we've all seen the face-down flopping toddler at the grocery store: here's how to cope when YOUR kid is the flopper!

A review of this popular parenting book by Vicki Iovine

Parent-to-parent advice from infancy through adolescence.

Early Intervention Services providing evaluation, intervention for children from birth to age 5 that have or may be at risk for developmental delays have many benefits.

When Asperger's Syndrome is diagnosed in a child, family members can experience a whole range of emotions including fear, concern and despair.

A food allergy diagnosis can be overwhelming. Finding books, safe food and other resources is a must for those who need reliable information quickly.

Handle sibling rivalry toward a newborn from the start by deciding whether or not older siblings should receive a small toy or gift "from the baby" or from others.

The blood which flows from the placenta into the umbilical cord is rich in stem cells. Saving cord blood is a step parents can take to help their child in the future.

Parents who have set up play equipment in the home garden should ensure backyard safety for kids.

Binge drinking is an all too common phenomenon on college campuses across the United States.

Parenting teenagers can be challenging and rewarding. Here's a look at the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) book and program "Parenting Teenagers."

Gifted preschoolers typically have uncharacteristic interests and abilities well before elementary school begins.

Many people confuse the terms discipline and punishment.

Motivating pre-teens and tweens to read can be difficult. Adolescents can be coaxed into reading independently, and find that they enjoy it. The key is to find a hook

Siblings sharing a bedroom must agree on certain ground rules regarding space and property rights, including how to resolve any conflicts that might arise.

If you are a parent or teacher wishing to introduce children to a foreign language, use effective and age-appropriate DVD's, videos, CD's, and books that kids will love.

Teething is uncomfortable, and sometimes painful for infants. At times, parents can feel helpless. However, there are ways to help babies feel more comfortable.

Help children bond with and welcome a new sibling to the family by inviting them to pick a theme for and assist in decorating the new baby's nursery.

The New Year often brings a resurgence of emotional gusto that drives change. Use this energy to instill a sense of responsibility in your middle schooler. Learn how.

To prevent car sickness in children, avoid greasy food before travel, encourage the child to look out of the window, make frequent stops and keep plastic bags in the car.

Parents need to teach their children several safety precautions when going to school and when on school grounds.