Parent Handouts

To help you explain to parents and caregivers relevant developmental and behavioral issues, this page includes some available resources and handouts that are written for families or to assist professionals in discussing developmental and behavioral issues with parents and care givers.

Handouts are intended for patient education by health professionals. Some handouts are borrowed from other sources. Some handouts or forms may only be available to registered users because of copyright restrictions.

Handouts are not meant to be a substitute for appropriate care by a licensed professional, and are not intended to constitute an exclusive course or standard of care.

Telling Parents About Your Screening Initiative
Fall 2007 SODBP Newsletter

Talking to Kids About the Economy, Helping Families A Role for Pediatricians
Spring 2009 SODBP Newsletter

Prizes, and Stickers, and Praise, Oh My! Helping Parents Understand How to Promote Positive Behavior
Fall 2009 SODBP Newsletter

Parenting – It’s only half the story
Fall 2008 SODBP Newsletter

Strategies for Teaching Important Social Skills to Young Children

Perfectionistic Children

Toilet Training and Toilet Problems: How Do We Advise Parents?
Fall 2008 SODBP Newsletter

Parenting Tips for Better Sleep

Adjusting to the Reality of the Diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Fall 2009 SODBP Newsletter

What Parents Can Do Right Now to Reduce Aggressive Behavior in Young Children
Spring 2010 SODBP Newsletter

The Dangers of Loud Noises: Tips for Protecting Kids’ Hearing
Spring 2009 SODBP Newsletter

Marital Problems and Divorce

Death and Dying

Text 4 Baby
AAP is an official outreach partner for the Text4Baby program designed to promote healthy birth and child outcomes (up to the child’s first birthday) among underserved populations via weekly text messages. Learn now to become a partner and promote this service in your practice.

Zero to Three: Your Child's Development
This set of nine, age-based handouts includes:

• A chart that helps you know what to expect developmentally from your child, and how you can help your child learn at each stage
• Frequently asked questions and answers
• A spotlight section that goes into greater depth on a common issue or challenge for each age
• A research summary specific to each stage of development, and what it means for parents