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Web Resources on Child Development
Below are listed a number of websites with information about child development, parenting, and parenting resources.
General Information on Child Development
These websites provide information on typical child development and the attainment of developmental milestones.
Examples of Normal Child Development
Normal Stages of Human Development
General Parenting Information
These websites give information on a range of parenting topics. Some provide links to more specific information.
(for grandparents raising grandchildren)
APA's Children, Youth, Families Office
Information on Specific Child and Teen Topics
These websites provide useful information on special issues for kids and teens.
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kids or teens who are very active or have trouble
concentrating:
kids who seem unresponsive to social interaction:
kids or teens who have difficulty learning:
kids or teens who are acting out or delinquent:
kids or teens who have motor or vocal tics:
how to help kids and teens cope with divorce:
how to help kids and teens get proper nutrition:
Services for Families in Central Pennsylvania
This information connects families with local resources to help with parenting, getting help for kids, etc.
Centre County Human Resources Directory
(A phone directory of helpful resources for families)Centre County PA Office of Mental Health/Mental Retardation:
(814) 355-6786
(Also called The Base Service Unit; a referral agency)Children and Youth Services:
(814) 355-6755
(An agency that works to protect children and adolescents from abuse and neglect)Youth Service Bureau, Centre County:
(814) 355-1025
(An agency that offers programs to promote the well-being of children and adolescents)