Your Child’s Transition to Adulthood
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that once a child with special needs turns 16, her Individualized Education Program (IEP) must include a discussion about transition services.
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Resources that Help Children with Autism Build Social Skills
Activities and therapies that increase appropriate social interactions for children with autism spectrum disorders
How to Talk to Children about Disabilities
Encourage inclusion and acceptance by teaching your child to understand differences
Create Healthier Tech Habits for Kids
Get your kids' tech use under control and teach them to to police it better themselves
Teaching kids to give back
Books can help us talk to our kids about giving. Mom blogger Trina O'Boyle recommends three titles.
Are you a homework helper?
Four area tutors suggest ways parents can be their kids' study buddies. Their tips include reading to, and later along with, your children.
Teaching Little Ones To Recycle
Mom blogger Brandi Jeter says modeling good practices is the best way to build a recycling foundation for toddlers. See her participate in an iVillage video on this topic.
New Moms Make Mistakes!
Small slip-ups can overly discourage new moms, who often run on too little sleep and too much anxiety.
Let Them Eat Cake Because I Hate Dinnertime
Mom blogger Trish Adkins comes to grips with her mealtime ideal of good eating and uninterrupted conversation.
Overcoming Shyness
With some support and encouragement from parents, shy kids can learn the skills they need to cope with their feelings. Here's how to help.
Happy? Sad? Chatty? Mad?
One of the toughest challenges for new parents is to learn to decipher their infant's cues. What's he really trying to tell you?