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Developmental Milestones from Birth - Three Years Old

Free Reproducible Language and Early Literacy Activities
To download materials go to www.walearning.com and click on the purple button that says "Free Parent Education Handouts" on the home page. Look for the "On the Go" file to download the materials in PDF format. The new materials are designed to encourage parents to interact with their children while they are "On the Go" to facilitate language, early literacy, and positive parent-child interactions. The materials include 14 activities as well as accompanying hints for each of the activities about how to modify the activities to meet the specific developmental needs of the child.

MI Parents: Free Services Help Children Succeed in Childcare

Are you a parent or child care provider looking for help with a difficult child between the ages of 0 to 5 or in need of resources to best handle tantrums, aggression, biting, or possible developmental delays? The Care Connections program offers free services designed to help young children succeed in any child care setting. To find out more please call Ms. Lynnell Morrison at (313) 531-2500 ext. 2125.

Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders
A list of early signs of autism spectrum disorders from The Help Group - a non-profit organization that runs a series of specialized schools in California for children with autism spectrum disorders.

Childproofing and Preventing Household Accidents

Is Your Home Safe? Although many people usually think of babies and toddlers when they hear the words "babyproofing" or "childproofing," unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in kids 14 years old and under, with more than a third of these injuries happening at home (also available in Spanish).

Report: Proven Benefits of Early Childhood Intervention

Recently released research identifies the most effective practices and features of early intervention programs, based on a literature review and analysis. The study focused on diverse programs throughout the country that offered parent education and support, including home visits, center-based visits, or a combination. Information is available in three forms: The 200+ page report is available for purchase, a 3-page research brief is available at no charge in PDF, along with a 20-page summary, also free in PDF.