View these articles on effective communication from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) parenting website HealthyChildren.org

General:

Communication Dos and Dont's

Communication Skills Start at Home

Improving Family Communications

Specific Topics:

When Children Lie: What Parents Can Do

Language Delays in Toddlers: Information for Parents

Young Children Learning Multiple Languages: Parent FAQs

Baby Sign Language: These Hands Were Made for Talking