There are many kinds of speech and language disorders that can affect children. This fact sheet will present four major areas in which these impairments occur. These are the areas of: (1) Articulation; (2) Fluency; (3) Voice; and (4) Language. Following a brief narrative on a day in the life of a Speech Language Pathologist, this fact sheet…

This study is one of the largest and most comprehensive publicly available sources of information on the amount and nature of media use among American youth: (1) It includes a large national sample of more than 2,000 young people from across the country; (2) It covers children from ages 8 to 18, to track changes from childhood through the…

There is no "psychologically correct" or "right" way to handle every situation or behavior in family life. Parents need to trust their own solutions. (MT)

Techniques for helping children deal effectively with change are reviewed. (MT)

Some effects that television viewing has had on children are described, and ways for parents to regain control of the television are suggested. (MT)

Children who tend to be obedient get accustomed to someone else making decisions for them, but children are far less likely to make poor choices in the future when they have been allowed to develop a self-concept of decision maker. Ways to provide options and alternatives to children are discussed. (MT)

Tips on helping children achieve independence are offered. (MT)

Peer Pressure Reversal, a way of teaching children to say no and still "save face" with their friends, is described. (MT)

Children can be taught to write clearly and thoughtfully. Ways in which parents can encourage writing at home are suggested. (MT)

Presents facts about selective mutism, an anxiety disorder believed to be caused by low levels of serotonin in the brain, discussing its effects on school children, explaining how to get the necessary help (e.g., talking to health professionals and becoming educated about the disorder), and noting what parents can do (e.g., help raise the child's…

This booklet provides information on one of the most common and underrated problems of childhood--bullying. A study has shown that 15 to 20% of children are involved in bullying once or twice during a school year either as the bullying person or as the victim. The booklet reviews recent research on bullying, discussing who bullies and why, whom…

Explains how older siblings can teach and motivate toddlers while they play. Parents can augment traditional parenting by making the most of their children's playtime activities. This paper describes how to create fun learning experiences for toddlers and their siblings and discusses the role of older siblings who are in elementary school,…

This booklet was intended to teach parents about head lice, which are small, wingless, crawling insects that feed on human blood. The booklet briefly discusses: (1) physical characteristics of lice; (2) ways of becoming infested with head lice, such as sharing combs; (3) nits, which are the eggs of lice; (4) the difference between nits and hair…

Part of a series of booklets designed to provide practical ideas parents can use to help their children become readers, this booklet focuses on children's eyesight. The booklet's seven sections are as follows: (1) How Does Vision Affect Children's Progress in School? (2) What Kinds of Problems Affect These Demands for Vision? (3) How Can I Spot…

Suggestions for creating a home environment favorable for building positive reading habits are presented. (MT)