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Transitions: From the Children's Perspective

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 01:56

In this video, learn what transition to kindergarten means from a child’s perspective. Find out what activities become important to children as they make this big change.

Fun and Learning for Parents and Children: An Activities Handbook

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 07:47

Children are learning all the time. Explore this resource booklet that contains fun activities for parents and children to do together at home, away from home, indoors, and outdoors.

Tips for Parents: Choosing Books for Infants and Toddlers

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 08:07

Reading is an important skill for future learning. Here are some tips for choosing good books for infants and toddlers. Parents, caregivers, and guardians may find these tips helpful.

Busy Moms: Breastfeeding Works Around My Schedule

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 11:49

Is breastfeeding on a busy schedule worth it? Just ask the women like you who have made it work. They will tell you not only of the health benefits (fewer upset tummies, allergies, illnesses) but also how close they have felt to their babies, even though they could not always be there.

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation: Materials for Families

Mon, 06/26/2017 - 15:23

All young children benefit when their caregivers are healthy and not too stressed or depressed. Explore practical tools to help caregivers build positive relationships with their infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and reduce stress.

Parent Posters to Increase Positive Social-Emotional Interactions

Mon, 06/26/2017 - 15:22

Share these posters with families to help them identify daily routines and learn how to increase positive social and emotional support throughout the day.

Social-Emotional Tips for Families with Infants

Mon, 06/26/2017 - 16:12

Use these posters to support families with infants. Share tips for how parents can support infants' social and emotional development.

Social-Emotional Tips for Families with Toddlers

Mon, 06/26/2017 - 16:15

Use these posters to support families with toddlers. Share these tips for how parents can to help them support toddlers' social and emotional development.

Mumps Vaccine: Preventable Diseases Infographic

Mon, 07/10/2017 - 14:12

Check out the infographic below to learn why the best way to protect against mumps is to get the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Doctors recommend that all children get the MMR vaccine to be protected from these three potentially serious diseases.