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All About Learning Disabilities
...One in five children have some type of learning disability, according to the American Academy... of Pediatrics (AAP). Learning disability is a broad term that can cover many disorders. It is defined... by the National Center for Learning Disabilities as a disorder that interferes with a person's ability to store...
Milestones: Red Flags to Watch For
While young children can reach milestones at different ages, the CDC says you should talk to your doctor and consider an early-intervention evaluation if your child displays any of these signs or has a dramatic loss of skills.
Attention for ADHD: 9 Key Facts
New guidelines make it easier for doctors to diagnose it in kids as young as 4, yet many parents feel the condition is overdiagnosed. It's time for a closer look at this misunderstood disorder.
Outsmarting Dyslexia
You can tell if your toddler will have this reading disability years before he starts school.
Quiz: Could Your Child Have ADD/ADHD?
Attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) can create problems for children at home, in school, and in social situations. Find out if your child is showing symptoms of ADD/ADHD.
Is It Autism? First Signs & Important Treatments
Learn more about what some of the very first signs of autism are, get up-to-date on common and newer treatments, and find out why early intervention is crucial to helping the development of your little one.
Height Prediction Quiz
If your child is four years or older, our height prediction quiz will give you a sneak peek at how tall your kid may be.
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
When Your Kid Seems Different
You've probably been told not to compare your child with anyone else's. But when she really seems to be lagging behind other kids, it's important to get her the help she needs quickly.
Autism Signs: Your Month-by-Month Guide
Researchers now believe you can pick up signs of autism in a baby just under 4 months of age. Here are some signs that may indicate your baby should have a developmental evaluation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
10 Ways to Stop Yelling
When your child is driving you crazy, it can feel as if he's always misbehaving. Instead of losing your cool, check out 10 ways to stay calm while still making your point and setting necessary boundaries.
Why Are Kids So Angry?
Kids are kids, which means that when they get mad, they're not especially diplomatic about it. What's disturbing, though, is that more and more kids seem unable to stop at ordinary expressions of childish ire. "I see hundreds of kids each year, and I'm shocked by the level of aggressiveness I'm observing," says Edward Christophersen, Ph.D., a psychologist at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO.
Dig In!
School-garden advocates dish on how they get students -- even the picky -- to eat kale, chard, carrots, and other veggies. Plus, find out what it takes to grow food at your kid's school.
Active Learners: Why Kids Need PE
Exercise isn't only good for your child's body; it also helps shape his mind. So why are schools cutting phys ed and outdoor play from the curriculum?
6 Silly Life Skills
Teach your kid these cool tricks that are guaranteed to blow away his friends. Easy instructions included!
ADD Questions Answered
Child and adolescent psychiatrist Peter Jensen, M.D., tells parents how to recognize and cope with their children's attention disorders.
