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2000 CDC Growth Charts: United States Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Center for Disease Control (2000)
Description: This Web page provides various growth charts and information on interpreting them. Some information is available in Spanish and French.
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Brain Development Language: English
Author: Chudler, Eric
Publisher: University of Washington (2000)
Description: This article discusses how the brain develops and includes many diagrams and graphs. It also includes a listing of resources for further information and links to studies, articles, and videos.
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2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Language: English
Publisher: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2000)
Description: This website developed by the Federal Government has issued its first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. They describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans. The site offers a blog, quiz, guidelines, and other resources.
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5 Simple Activities to Help Young Children Develop Friendship Skills Language: English
Author: Pepper Schwartz, Stacey
Publisher: EzineArticles.com (2009)
Description: This online article describes movement activities that help young children learn more than just "keeping their hands to their self" but helps them understand what exactly is space. The activities teach children what is their space and when they are in someone else's space. Teaching children about friendship is more than using kind words, sharing and good manners. It is also about respecting boundaries and space and achieving a certain level of body control.
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7 Ways to Keep Your Family Fit Indoors Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Inc (2011)
Description: This web article discusses the need to keep the family fit over the winter months. Try these strategies to get your family moving — this winter and all year-round.
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A Family's Guide to Early Intervention in Washington State Language: English
Publisher: Washington State Dept. of Social and Health Services (2008)
Description: This brochure is from the Washington State Dept. of Social and Health Services and provides information on the federal law Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the supports and services available to parents. It also provides information on parent questions on development, how to access services, parental rights, and who to contact if parents have questions about how to access support and evaluations. This information is also available in Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Lao, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese at http://www.del.wa.gov/publications/esit/Default.aspx.
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A Scribble or a Masterpiece? How Your Child's Writing and Art Changes Over Time Language: English
Publisher: Zero to Three (2008)
Description: This article explains the developmental continuum of a child's writing and art skills. For very young children, there are four stages of drawing and writing that you may see as your child grows from 15 months old to 3 years of age. Timetables are listed; they provide approximate ages that your child may master these skills. For some children the skills may develop faster or slower and still be developing just fine. Growth doesn’t happen at the same speed for every child, but by offering repeated fun experiences with a variety of art and writing materials, you will see forward progress over time.
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Active Start – Physical Activity Guidelines for Children Birth to Five Years Language: English
Publisher: National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) (2002)
Description: This brief summarizes the information from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) on how much physical activity children under age 5 should be getting on a daily basis.
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Age-Appropriate Sexual Behavior Language: English
Publisher: Child Sex Abuse Prevention and Protection Center (2009)
Description: This publication addresses the issue of age appropriate sexual behavior in young children. It provides information on what is normal sexual interest and exploration of young children and behavior that may be concerning. Provides information on warning signs of abuse and suggestions of appropriate responses by adults.
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All 4 Kids: Let’s Get Moving! Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

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Language: English
Author: Byington, Teresa
Publisher: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (2008)
Description: This brochure is intended for use with parents and caregivers. It provides general information on physical activities for children. Children need to be active every day, some suggestions for inside and outside.
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Baby Facts for Each State Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: Zero to Three and American (2011)
Description: This series of factsheets for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia provide information for early childhood professionals and policymakers about the status of infants, toddlers, and families in their state. The State Baby Facts present infant and toddler data in the framework of good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences.
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Brain Based Learning Language: English
Publisher: ASCD Electronic (2011)
Description: ASCD Web site offers an "electronic topic pack" of informative articles and excerpts from ASCD resource materials, Educational Leadership magazine, ERIC, and other resources on brain development and brain-based teaching and learning.
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Bright Futures Family Tip Sheets Language: English
Description: Developmentally appropriate tools to help families promote the health and well-being of their children. Downloadable brochures broken down into age categories. 1-21 yrs. Available in color or black and white.
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Cerebral Palsy (La Parálisis Cerebral) Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) (January 2004)
Description: This fact sheet provides information for parents and teachers who are interested in learning more about cerebral palsy. Included are a definition of cerebral palsy, signs, treatment, school issues, tips for teachers and parents, resources, and organizations. Also available in PDF and in Spanish as La ParÃ¡lisis Cerebral.
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Cerebral Palsy Fact Sheet Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2010)
Description: This fact sheet provides brief information about the definition and symptoms of Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and keep their balance and posture as a result of an injury to parts of the brain, or as a result of a problem with development. Often the problem happens before birth or soon after being born. Cerebral palsy causes different types of disabilities in each child.
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Changing Times, Changing Play: Why Does It Matter? Language: English
Author: Levin, Diane
Publisher: ChildcareExchange.com (Sept/Oct 2012)
Description: This article highlights the benefit of play and how play has changed over time. Early childhood professionals have long recognized the vital role of play in children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development and learning. Recommendations are included on how to promote real opportunities for play in childhood.
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Child's Play! Language: English
Publisher: Nutrition Newsletters for Parents of Young Children, USDA (Sept/Oct 2012)
Description: This brochure provides information on children's physical play and how important active play is for a child's healthy development.
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Children and Nature Network Language: English
Publisher: Children & Nature Network (2013)
Description: This website includes information on how to connect children with nature with sections for parents, teachers, and the community. The site includes tools, research, resources, and publications.
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Discovering Fragile X Syndrome: Family Experiences and Perceptions Language: English
Publisher: FPG Child Development Institute- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2003)
Description: This FPG Web site provides the reader with information regarding Fragile X Syndrome, a genectic disorder that commonly shows up in males more often then females, and causes mental retardation or developmental disabilities.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Fact Sheet Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2010)
Description: This fact sheet provides brief information about the definition and symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a genetic disorder that causes muscles to gradually weaken over time. A person with DMD will eventually lose the ability to walk and will have problems with breathing and his or her heart. It most often affects boys and occurs among all races and cultures. Sometimes this disorder affects other members of a person’s family, but in many cases it is new to a family.
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Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative Language: English
Publisher: Early Childhood and Parenting Collaborative, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2010)
Description: The Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative is home to a number of projects that focus on educating and raising young children. ECAP hosts research, technical assistance, and service projects and provides publications and information to the worldwide early childhood and parenting communities.
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Early Learning: Preschool and Kindergarten Ahead (Antes de comenzar el preescolar y el jardín de infantes -- Aprendiza je Temprano) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Author: Oesterreich, Lesia
Publisher: Iowa State University Extension (2009)
Description: This four page brochure discusses six simple ways to help prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten. Discussion on skills that are needed and ways that you can support your child in developing those skills are provided. Also available in Spanish (Antes de comenzar el preescolar y el jardín de infantes -- Aprendiza je Temprano) at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM2081A(S).pdf.
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Family Time – Audubon Society Language: English
Publisher: Audubon Society (2013)
Description: This section of the Audubon website focuses on families and nature and includes activity ideas, and suggestions for nature outings. It focuses on ways to bring nature into the family’s daily life.
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Going Green with Children Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Publisher: CYFERnet (2008)
Description: Children are born with an affinity for nature but safety concerns, a lack of outdoor play spaces, and increased time spent indoors with technology can limit chances for them to learn about and interact with the environment. Children who connect with nature become “active learners” and are more likely to become good stewards of the environment in the future. The resources listed include information on designing play spaces, activities to do with children, buying guides and a list of child-friendly websites about nature and the environment.
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Gross and Fine Motor Activities for Early Childhood - Children Ages 6-12 Years Language: English
Author: Callender, Stacy
Publisher: Mississippi State University Early Childhood Institute (2008)
Description: This book of activities is part of a three-volume series that are based on clear and powerful evidence of the importance of physical activities and play to young children’s overall development. They support best practices interactions using toys and learning materials that are commonly available. Specific toys mentioned are part of a grant provided to early childhood programs in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. The book is divided into sections for outside games, inside games, language games, math games, science and social studies games, and arts and crafts. Each activity includes references.
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Gross and Fine Motor Activities for Early Childhood - Infants and Toddlers Language: English
Author: Callender, Stacy
Publisher: Mississippi State University Early Childhood Institute (2007)
Description: This book of activities is part of a three-volume series that are based on clear and powerful evidence of the importance of physical activities and play to young children’s overall development. They support best practices interactions using toys and learning materials that are commonly available to child care providers. Specific toys mentioned are part of a grant provided to early childhood programs in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. Developmental milestone checklists are included.
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Gross and Fine Motor Activities for Early Childhood - Preschool Children Language: English
Author: Callender, Stacy
Publisher: Mississippi State University Early Childhood Institute (2008)
Description: This book of activities is part of a three-volume series that are based on clear and powerful evidence of the importance of physical activities and play to young children’s overall development. They support best practices interactions using toys and learning materials that are commonly available to child care providers. Specific toys mentioned are part of a grant provided to early childhood programs in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. Each activity includes references and links to the competencies and objectives in the Mississippi Early Learning Guidelines. Checklists for the objectives are included.
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Growing Up Fit: Preschool Fitness Activities Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Author: Rupnow, Allan
Publisher: Iowa State University Extension (March 2000)
Description: This fact sheet discusses physical fitness of preschool age children. It includes information on why you should teach movement and how to describe movement. It also discusses the importance of balance. Activity ideas are provided and are listed from easiest to more difficult.
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Growing Up Fit: Preschoolers in Motion Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Author: Morain, Vikky
Publisher: Iowa State University Extension (April 2000)
Description: This fact sheet discusses the physical development and physical fitness of preschool age children. It includes information on cardiovascular endurance, muscular endruance, body composition, muscular strength, and flexibility. It also describes skill related fitness, and provides examples of things that you can encourage children to improve their overall fitness.
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Growing Up Wild! Language: English
Publisher: Council for Environmental Education (April 2000)
Description: Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that builds on a children's sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore the wildlife and the world around them. It is designed for educators of children ages 3-7 and includes a range of activities and experiences for young children.
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HAPPE: Toddlers in Physical Play Language: English
Author: Parish, Loraine
Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children (2006)
Description: This NAEYC journal article focuses on High Autonomy Physical Play Environment (HAPPE). HAPPE motivates and engages toddlers in physical play and builds basic motor skills that are the foundation for lifetime activity. It also includes another article "Extra: Ideas for engaging toddlers in indoor and outdoor physical play activities".
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Healthy Children (American Academy of Pediatrics) Language: English
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics (2006)
Description: This Website provides a list of resources, publications, and links for families on a variety of safety and child development topics.
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Healthy Minds: Nurturing Your Child’s Healthy Development from 0 to 2 Months Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2003)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a chart that describes many of the things your baby is learning between 0 and 2 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of his development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/0-2meses.pdf?docID=322&JServSessionIda004=ibnf46h9u1.app213c.
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Healthy Minds: Nurturing Your Child’s Healthy Development from 12 to 18 Months Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2003)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a chart that describes many of the things your baby is learning between 12 to 18 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of his development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/12-18meses.pdf?docID=332&JServSessionIda004=ly85fgjke1.app213c.
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Healthy Minds: Nurturing Your Child’s Healthy Development from 18 to 24 Months Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2003)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a chart that describes many of the things your baby is learning between 18 to 24 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of his development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/18-24meses.pdfdocID=333&JServSessionIda004=ly85fgjke1.app213c.
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Healthy Minds: Nurturing Your Child’s Healthy Development from 2 to 6 Months Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2003)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a chart that describes many of the things your baby is learning between 2 and 6 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of his development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/2-6meses.pdf?docID=329&JServSessionIda004=ibnf46h9u1.app213c.
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Healthy Minds: Nurturing Your Child’s Healthy Development from 24 to 36 Months Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2003)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a chart that describes many of the things your baby is learning between 24 to 36 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of his development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/24-36meses.pdf?docID=334&JServSessionIda004=ly85fgjke1.app213c.
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Healthy Minds: Nurturing Your Child’s Healthy Development from 6 to 9 Months Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2003)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a chart that describes many of the things your baby is learning between 6 and 9 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of his development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/6-9meses.pdf?docID=330&JServSessionIda004=ibnf46h9u1.app213c.
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Healthy Minds: Nurturing Your Child’s Healthy Development from 9 to 12 Months Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2003)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a chart that describes many of the things your baby is learning between 9 and 12 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of his development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/9-12meses.pdf?docID=331&JServSessionIda004=ibnf46h9u1.app213c.
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Healthy Weights for Healthy Kids: What Should I Do if My Child Is Underweight? Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Author: Serrano, Elena
Publisher: Virginia Coopertive Extension (2009)
Description: This publication discusses underweight children and what parents should do if they think their child is underweight. It contains sections on how to tell if your child is underweight, concerns for underweight children, how you can help, what and how much your child should eat, and body image.
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Hearing Loss Fact Sheet Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2010)
Description: This fact sheet provides brief information about the definition and symptoms of hearing loss. Hearing loss means that a person’s hearing is not at a “normal” level. Hearing loss can vary greatly among children and can be caused by many things.
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Human Growth and Development - A Matter of Principles Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Author: Ruffin, Novella
Publisher: Virginia Cooperative Extension Virginia Tech (2009)
Description: This fact sheet focuses on human growth and development. It provides a set of principles that characterizes the pattern and process of growth and development. These principles or characteristics describe typical development as a predictable and orderly process; predicting how most children will develop and that they will develop at the same rate and at about the same time as other children. Although there are individual differences in children's personalities, activity levels, and timing of developmental milestones, such as ages and stages, the principles and characteristics of development are universal patterns.
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Just in Time Parenting - Month 1 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo Un Mes) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes your baby at one month old, and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as caring properly for yourself at this busy time. Also available in html at http://www.extension.org/pages/17957/your-1-month-old-baby and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo Un Mes" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/9/9d/CJAT_MONTH1_51811_LR.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Month 10 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo Diez Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be ten months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in html at http://www.extension.org/pages/16994/your-10-month-old-baby and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo Diez Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/9/9e/CJAT_Month_10-0.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Month 11 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo Once Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be eleven months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/16993/your-11-month-old-baby and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo Once Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/1/13/CJAT_Month_11-0.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Month 12 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo Doce Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be twelve months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/16992/your-12-month-old-child and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo Doce Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/2/2f/CJAT_Month_12-0.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Month 2 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo Dos Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like for your baby at two months and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in html at http://www.extension.org/pages/17956/your-2-month-old-baby and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo Dos Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/9/9d/CJAT_MONTH1_51811_LR.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Month 3 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo Tres Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be three months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in html at http://www.extension.org/pages/17000/your-3-month-old-baby and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo Tres Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/d/d2/CJAT_Month_3-0p.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Month 4 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo Cuatro Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be four months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in html at http://www.extension.org/pages/16999/your-4-month-old-baby and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo Cuatro Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/e/ec/CJAT_Month_4-0p.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Month 5 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo Cinco Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be five months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in html at http://www.extension.org/pages/16998/your-5-month-old-baby and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo Cinco Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/1/14/CJAT_Month_5-0p.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Month 6 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo Seis Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be six months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in html at http://www.extension.org/pages/16997/your-6-month-old-baby and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo Seis Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/d/d2/CJAT_Month_6-0p.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Month 7 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo Siete Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be six months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in html at http://www.extension.org/pages/16798/your-7-month-old-baby and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo Siete Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/e/e7/CJAT_Month_7-0.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Month 8 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo Ocho Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be eight months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in html at http://www.extension.org/pages/16996/your-8-month-old-baby and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo Ocho Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/6/6c/CJAT_Month_8-0.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Month 9 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo Nueve Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be nine months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in html at http://www.extension.org/pages/16995/your-9-month-old-baby and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo Nueve Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/6/6c/CJAT_Month_8-0.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 13-14 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 13 y 14 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be thirteen and fourteen months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/23188/your-toddler:-13-14-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 13 y 14 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/0/08/13-14moSpJITP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 15-16 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 15 y 16 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be fifteen and sixteen months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/23169/your-toddler:-15-16-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 15 y 16 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/3/38/15-16mSP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 17-18 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 17 y 18 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be seventeen and eighteen months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/23151/your-toddler:-17-18-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 17 y 18 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/0/0c/1718-SpJITP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 19-20 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 19-20 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be nineteen and twenty months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/5/5c/19-20_month.pdf and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 19-20 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/c/c0/19-20_moSP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 21-22 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 21-22 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be twenty-one and twenty-two months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/5/5c/19-20_month.pdf and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 21-22 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/9/9d/21-22moSP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 23-24 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 23-24 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be twenty-three and twenty-four months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/23095/your-toddler:-23-24-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 23-24 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/7/7b/23-24moSpJITP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 25-26 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 25-26 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be twenty-five and twenty-six months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/23078/your-toddler:-25-26-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 25-26 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/e/e5/25-26moSpJITP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 27-28 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 27-28 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be twenty-seven and twenty-eight months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/23061/your-toddler:-27-28-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 27-28 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/2/2b/27-28moSpJITP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 29-30 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 29-30 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be twenty-nine and thirty months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/23041/your-toddler:-29-30-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 29-30 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/e/eb/JITP29-30moSP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 31-32 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 31-32 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be thirty-one and thirty-two months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/23022/your-toddler:-31-32-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 31-32 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/2/20/31-32mo_sp.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 33-34 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 33-34 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be thirty-three and thirty-four months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/23003/your-toddler:-33-34-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 33-34 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/d/d6/33-34mo_sp.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 35-36 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 35-36 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be thirty-five and thirty-six months old (three years old) and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/22984/your-toddler:-35-36-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 35-36 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/b/b7/JITP_35-36months_SP-72910L.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 37-38 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 37-38 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be thirty-seven and thirty-eight months old (three years old) and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/22964/your-child:-37-38-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 37-38 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/d/d2/JITP_37-38months_SP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 39-40 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 39-40 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be thirty-nine and forty months old (three years old) and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/22951/your-child:-39-40-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 39-40 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/a/af/JITP_39-40months_SP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 41-42 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 41-42 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be forty-one and forty-two months old (three years old) and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/22939/your-child:-41-42-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 41-42 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/9/9c/JITP_41-42months_SP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 43-44 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 43-44 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be forty-three and forty-four months old (three years old) and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/22927/your-child:-43-44-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 43-44 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/3/37/JITP_43-44months_SP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 45-46 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 45-46 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be forty-five and forty-six months old (three years old) and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/22916/your-child:-45-46-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 44-46 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/9/9b/JITP_45-46months_SP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 47-48 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 47-48 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be forty-seven and forty-eight months old (three years old) and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/22904/your-child:-47-48-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 47-48 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/c/c2/JITP_47-48months_SP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 49-50 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 49-50 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be forty-nine and fifty months old (four year olds) and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/22890/your-child:-49-50-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 49-50 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/mediawiki/files/5/59/JITP_49-50months_SP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 51-52 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 51-52 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be fifty-one and fifty-two months old (four year olds) and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/22878/your-child:-51-52-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 51-52 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/7/7d/JITP_51-52monthsSP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 53-54 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 53-54 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be fifty-three and fifty-four months old (four year olds) and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/22868/your-child:-53-54-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 53-54 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/4/42/JITP_53-54months_SP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 55-56 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 55-56 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be fifty-five and fifty-six months old (four year olds) and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/22856/your-child:-55-56-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 55-56 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/b/b9/JITP_55-56months_SP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 57-58 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 57-58 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be fifty-seven and fifty-eight months old (four year olds) and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/22845/your-child:-57-58-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 57-58 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/0/02/JITP_57-58months_SP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Months 59-60 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 59-60 Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be fifty-nine and sixty months old (four year olds) and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in http://www.extension.org/pages/22834/your-child:-59-60-months and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - 59-60 Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/9/91/JITP_59-60_SP.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Newborn (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - Recién Nacidos) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be a newborn and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - Recién Nacidos" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/4/41/CJAT_NEWBORN_51811_LR.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Prenatal 1st Trimester (Crianza Justo a Tiempo - Recién Nacidos) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be pregnant with a new baby. It includes tips and information. Also available in html at http://www.extension.org/pages/22634/your-prenatal-baby:-third-trimester and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo - Prenatal 3er Trimestre" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/b/b2/3rd_Trimester_-_SPANISH.pdf.
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Kidnetic website Language: English
Publisher: kidnetic.com (2011)
Description: The International Food Information Council, along with 5 partner organizations, has launched an educational, interactive web site designed to teach kids and their families how to stay active and lose weight in order to live healthier lives.
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Learn the Signs - Act Early: Developmental Milestones Language: English
Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010)
Description: This portion of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website focuses on the typical progression of development of young children. It includes developmental milestones checklists, and interactive milestones chart, and a video on milestones. There is also links for other related resources.
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Learn the Signs - Act Early: If You’re Concerned Language: English
Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010)
Description: This portion of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website focuses what to do if you are concerned about your child's development. It includes developmental milestones checklists, information on how to share your concerns with your doctor, and where to go for referrals. It provides tips on what to say to professionals, how to keep track of who is saying what, and what to do while you wait for an evaluation. There is also links for other related resources.
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Let's Get Moving! - Cold-weather activities to keep kids moving Language: English
Publisher: MetroKids Magazine (Jan 2010)
Description: This web article focuses on activities that can be done with children during the cold winter months. Ideas to get started and tips are included. Activity suggestions are included for different age groups.
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Let's Move...Cold Weather Fun! Language: English
Publisher: Nutrition Newsletters for Parents of Young Children, USDA (Jan 2010)
Description: This newsletter provides suggestions on children's active play and movement activities you can do inside and out in cold weather.
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Let's Move...Warm Weather Fun! Language: English
Publisher: Nutrition Newsletters for Parents of Young Children, USDA (Jan 2010)
Description: This newsletter provides suggestions on children's active play and movement activities you can do outside in hot weather.
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Make the Most of Playtime Language: English
Publisher: CSEFEL at Vanderbilt University (2010)
Description: The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) has published a new Family Tool to help family members and caregivers understand that for babies and toddlers, play is their “work.” It is through play and repetition that babies and toddlers try out and master new skills. Through play, they learn what can happen as a result of an action, explore their imagination and creativity, learn to communicate, and learn about relationships with other people. All children learn through play, and any play activity can be adapted to meet a child’s unique needs. Play suggestions are included.
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National Network for Immunization Information Language: English
Publisher: National Network for Immunization Information (2010)
Description: The National Network for Immunization Information web site was designed to provide up-to-date information to the public, health professionals, policy makers, and the media about immunizations. You will find a number of articles and fact sheets for various audiences on this site. All materials are reviewed by the organization's director, an MD, before being posted on the site.
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Nature Explore Language: English
Publisher: Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation (2010)
Description: This website is supported by a collaboration of the Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation. It provides information, research, activities, materials, and resources to encourage and support children's interaction and learning with nature.
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Nature Explore Families Club Kit (free online download) Language: English
Publisher: Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation (2010)
Description: The Families’ Club kit is packed full of easy to use, developmentally appropriate activities shown to engage families in exploring the natural world together. The kit includes general information and customizable forms to get your club started, a facilitator’s guide with helpful hints on organization, and nine visual, child-friendly activity sheets with facilitator notes specific to each one.
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Parent Rights: Washington State Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program Language: English
Publisher: Washington State Dept. of Social and Health Services (2009)
Description: This brochure is from the Washington State Dept. of Social and Health Services and provides information on parents' rights under IDEA when seeking information and support regarding their infant or toddler's development. It also provides information on who to contact if parents have questions about how to access support and evaluations. This information is also available in Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Lao, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese at http://www.del.wa.gov/publications/esit/Default.aspx.
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Please Ask, Babies Can’t Wait Language: English
Publisher: Washington State Dept. of Social and Health Services (2007)
Description: This brochure is from the Washington State Dept. of Social and Health Services and provides information on infant and toddler development. It also provides information on who to contact if parents have questions about their child's development. This information is also available in Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Lao, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese at http://www.del.wa.gov/publications/esit/Default.aspx.
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Positive Discipline: A Guide for Parents Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: University of Minnesota Extension (2009)
Description: Positive Discipline: A Guide to Parents is an easy-to-read, easy-to-use 64 page booklet that looks at common parenting challenges from birth through early elementary years. It gives parents ways to address behavior using positive discipline techniques to guide and teach their child(ren). It is filled with ideas that really work. This printed booklet is available in English and Spanish for a small fee. Not available to download. Somali and Hmong versions are available free online as pdf.
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Project Wild Language: English
Publisher: Council for Environmental Education (2009)
Description: This website Project wild is a wildlife focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students. The site includes conservation and environmental education programs for educators of students in kindergarten through high school.
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Sexual Development and Behavior in Children: Information for Parents and Caregivers Language: English
Publisher: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (2009)
Description: This publication addresses the issue of sexual development in young children. It provides information on what is normal sexual interest and exploration of young children and behavior that may be concerning. The author gives suggestions for adult respondes. Additional resources are provided.
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Spina Bifida Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) (June 2011)
Description: This fact sheet provides information for parents and others wanting to learn more about spina bifida. Included are a definition, incidence of occurrence, characteristics, educational implications, resources, and organizations. Also available in Spanish at http://nichcy.org/espanol/discapacidades/especificas/espinabifida.
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Stress and the Architecture of the Brain Language: English
Author: Friedman, Dorian
Publisher: National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2005)
Description: This article studies research that shows how the brain's intricate architecture can be weakened or compromised when things go wrong for a child. It discusses how exposure to frequent stress causes release of harmful chemicals in a child's developing brain. This can impair the brain's physical growth and make it harder for neurons to form connections with each other. This also affects a child's ability to respond positively to future stresses and has direct and long-lasting physiological consequences.
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Take it Outside! Language: English
Author: Pica, Rae
Publisher: Excelligence Learning Corporation (2008)
Description: This web article provides an overview of why it's important that children spend time outside. It discusses how outdoor play contributes to learning, teaches children to appreciate nature, and includes some suggestions for activities outdoors.
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Teaching a Child to Become Independent with Daily Routines Language: English
Publisher: CSEFEL at Vanderbilt University (2010)
Description: The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) has published a new Family Tool to help family members and caregivers understand what self-help skills can be expected from young children and to provide tips for helping children learn how to become more independent with daily routines.
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Teaching Your Child To: Cooperate with Requests Language: English
Publisher: CSEFEL at Vanderbilt University (2010)
Description: The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) has published a new Family Tool to help family members and caregivers understand what you might expect from preschoolers regarding cooperation and some tips for helping children learn how to follow your requests.
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The Case For Action: The Science of Early Childhood Development Language: English
Author: Shonkoff, Jack
Publisher: Harvard University (2009)
Description: This pdf of a powerpoint presentation made to the National Governors Association details the science of early childhood development explaining brain development, stresses impact on brain development, mental health risk due to stress, intervention supports and brain development.
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Thinking Active Physical Play (TAPP): A Self-Reflection Tool for Supporting Young Children's Active Physical Play in Group Settings Language: English
Publisher: Child Care Meal Time & Active Play Partnerships (2009)
Description: The TAPP is a self-reflective inventory for staff in early childhood settings. Use the reflection to think about supporting active physical play for children, ages 24 months through five years old. The inventory can be found at http://www.childcaremapp.org/02activeplay/downloads/tapp/short_form.pdf.
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Understanding Children's Sexual Behavior: Healthy or Harmful? Language: English
Publisher: Community Child Abuse Council (2009)
Description: This short article addresses the issue of discerning between the normal sexual interest and exploration of young children and behavior that may indicate abuse. The author gives suggestions for responding to both. Additional resources are provided.
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Understanding Children: Children and Sleep Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Author: Donald, Donna
Publisher: Iowa State University Extension (August 2007)
Description: This fact sheet discusses children's need for sleep, from infant through preschoolers, and provides tips on how to help children get ready to rest and go to sleep. It also includes information on sleep issues.
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Understanding Children: Toilet Training Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Author: Oesterreich, Lesia
Publisher: Iowa State University Extension (November 2003)
Description: This fact sheet discusses how to know whether your child is ready to begin toilet training and offers ten steps to toilet training. Also included are things to consider during the toileting learning process and information on bed wetting. A list of books for both children and parents is included.
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Understanding Growth and Development Patterns of Infants Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Author: Ruffin, Novella
Publisher: Virginia Cooperative Extension Virginia Tech (2009)
Description: This fact sheet focuses on patterns of infant growth and development. An understanding of the rapid changes in a child's developmental status prepares parents and caregivers to give active and purposeful attention to the preschool years and to guide and promote early learning that will serve as the foundation for later learning. Understanding child development is an important part of teaching young children.
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Using the Toilet Language: English
Author: Rogers, Fred
Publisher: The Fred Rogers Company (2011)
Description: This article is excerpted from “The Mister Rogers Parenting Book” the last book Fred Rogers worked on before his death in 2003. In this book he wanted to support parents in their most important work of parenting and to help them better understand their young children. The information focuses on toilet or potty training. It includes information on signs of readiness, accidents, having patience, and helpful hints.
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Vision Loss Fact Sheet Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2010)
Description: This fact sheet provides brief information about the definition and symptoms of vision loss. Vision loss means that a person’s eyesight is not corrected to a “normal” level. Vision loss can vary greatly among children and can be caused by many things. Vision loss can be caused by damage to the eye itself, by the eye being shaped incorrectly, or even by a problem in the brain. Babies can be born unable to see, and vision loss can occur anytime during a person’s life.
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Watching My Child Grow!! Language: English
Publisher: USDA Food and Nutrition Service (2010)
Description: This brochure provides information on typical growth patterns of children.
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What is Big Body Play and Why is it Important? Language: English
Author: Carlson, Frances
Publisher: NAEYC for families (2012)
Description: This NAEYC article explains what big body play is and how adults can supervise and support this type of play.
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You and Your Child Parenting Guides Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh (2012)
Description: This Web site contains links to 50 guides for parents on a variety of topics. You may also request a free set of 50 guides in hard-copy form (for non-profit use only). The fact sheets are available in Spanish also at http://www.ocd.pitt.edu/Default.aspx?webPageID=89&parentPageId=5.
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Your Baby's Development: 12 to 15 Months Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2008)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a information on what your baby can do from 12 to 15 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of their development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/Span12-15.pdf?docID=6090&JServSessionIda004=ly85fgjke1.app213c.
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Your Baby's Development: 15 to 18 Months Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2008)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a information on what your baby can do from 15 to 18 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of their development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/Span15-18.pdf?docID=6091&JServSessionIda004=ly85fgjke1.app213c.
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Your Baby's Development: 18 to 24 Months Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2008)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a information on what your baby can do from 18 to 24 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of their development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/Span18-24.pdf?docID=6092&JServSessionIda004=ly85fgjke1.app213c.
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Your Baby's Development: 24 to 30 Months Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2008)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a information on what your baby can do from 24 to 30 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of their development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/Span24-30.pdf?docID=6101&JServSessionIda004=ly85fgjke1.app213c.
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Your Baby's Development: 3 to 6 Months Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2008)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a information on what your baby can do from 3 to 6 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of their development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/Span3-6.pdf?docID=6087&JServSessionIda004=ly85fgjke1.app213c.
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Your Baby's Development: 30 to 36 Months Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2008)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a information on what your baby can do from 30 to 36 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of their development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/Span30-36.pdf?docID=6102&JServSessionIda004=ly85fgjke1.app213c.
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Your Baby's Development: 6 to 9 Months Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2008)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a information on what your baby can do from 6 to 9 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of their development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/Span6-9.pdf?docID=6088&JServSessionIda004=ly85fgjke1.app213c.
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Your Baby's Development: 9 to 12 Months Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2008)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a information on what your baby can do from 9 to 12 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of their development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/Span9-12.pdf?docID=6089&JServSessionIda004=ly85fgjke1.app213c.
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Your Baby's Development: Birth to 3 Months Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: Zero to Three and American Academy of Pediatrics (2008)
Description: The newsletter for parents includes a information on what your baby can do from birth to 3 months and what you can do to support your child in all areas of their development. Also available in Spanish at http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/Span0-3.pdf?docID=6086&JServSessionIda004=ly85fgjke1.app213c.
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Your Child's Brain: The Crucial Early Years Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Author: Oliver, Kathy
Publisher: Ohio State University Extension (2007)
Description: This fact sheet describes how parents can best support their child's early brain development. It also offers references for further reading.
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Professional Development

Brain Based Learning Language: English
Publisher: ASCD Electronic (2007)
Description: ASCD Web site offers an "electronic topic pack" of informative articles and excerpts from ASCD resource materials, Educational Leadership magazine, ERIC, and other resources on brain development and brain-based teaching and learning.
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Follow my lead - Developmentally Appropriate Physical Activities for Young Children Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Author: Kock, Jo Anne
Publisher: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (2005)
Description: This curriculum addresses developmentally appropriate practices in physical activities for young children reflecting Nevada’s Pre-K Standards for Physical Development. This is an in-service training curriculum for child care providers to assist them in planning activities that will support the physical development of children.
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Quick Notes: Inclusion Resources for Early Childhood Professionals (2nd Edition) Language: English
Author: Wesley, Patricia
Publisher: Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, Univeristy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2007)
Description: This pdf is a sample of the resource book QuickNotes. The QuickNotes resource notebook was written to address ECE professionals' questions about inclusion of children with special needs and to provide quick resources on a variety of topics related to quality care. The notebook includes 10 modules that present current information and strategies based on the best available research evidence and professional wisdom from the early childhood field.
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Recognizing and Addressing Trauma in Infants, Young Children, & their Families (tutorial) Language: English
Publisher: The Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development (2010)
Description: The purpose and overall goal of this tutorial is to help early childhood mental health consultants as well as Early Head Start and Head Start staff understand what is meant by trauma, recognize the developmental context of trauma in early childhood, and extend their own knowledge for intervention through consultation. Early childhood mental health consultants must be prepared to recognize and address trauma in a way that supports and protects the child and his or her family, and links children and their families to valuable resources and, when needed, effective therapeutic intervention.
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Programming Resource

Brain Development (Desarrollo Cerebral Infantil) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: Spanish, English
Author: DeBord, Karen
Publisher: North Carolina Cooperative Extension (2000)
Description: This fact sheet discusses the relevance of recent research on the early development of the brain and the implications of that knowledge for parents and caregivers as they interact with young children. (Note: This resource is also available in Spanish as "Desarrollo Cerebral Infantil" http://www.nncc.org/Child.Dev/sp.cerebral.pdf)
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Caring for Children With Special Needs: Physical Differences and Impairments Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Author: Greenstein, Doreen
Publisher: National Network for Child Care - Cooperative Extension (1998)
Description: This fact sheet for child care providers discusses how caregivers can create an environment where children with impairments and physical differences can be included in their program. References are listed for those wanting additional information.
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Children and Brain Development - What We Know About How Children Learn Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Author: Graham, Judith
Publisher: University of Maine Cooperative Extension (2011)
Description: This fact sheet explains some key principles of brain development and offers suggestions to support brain development in young children. It includes a chart about brain development related to vision, feelings, language and movement.
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Facts for Families Language: English
Publisher: American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (2011)
Description: A series of fact sheets for families providing information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families
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Just in Time Parenting - Month 1 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo Un Mes) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: eXtension (2011)
Description: This publication describes what its like to be six months old and how you as a parent can best respond to their needs, as well as your own. Also available in html at http://www.extension.org/pages/16798/your-7-month-old-baby and in Spanish, "Crianza Justo a Tiempo Siete Meses" at http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/e/e7/CJAT_Month_7-0.pdf.
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Just in Time Parenting - Month 8 (Crianza Justo a Tiempo Ocho Meses) Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Author: DeBord, Karen
Publisher: North Caroling Cooperative Extension (2001)
Description: This fact sheet discusses aspects of young children learning to use the toilet. The author addresses readiness, parental guidance, toilet learning for children with special needs, and provides a list of recommended books for children and adults.
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Toilet Training Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Author: Pike, Lynn
Publisher: University of Missouri-Columbia Extension (Dec 2004)
Description: This fact sheet discusses issues relating to toilet training such as: readiness, fears, how to begin, how parents can help, and toilet training for special needs children.
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Research

America's Kindergartners Language: English
Author: West, Jerry
Publisher: National Center for Education Statistics (February 2000)
Description: This report provides national data on children's skills, knowledge and experiences as they enter kindergarten for the first time. The data are the first findings from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99. This report, using data collected in the fall of 1998 from approximately 22,000 kindergarten children attending about 1,000 public and private schools, provides estimates concerning children's cognitive skills and knowledge, their social skills, their physical well-being, their approaches to learning and their family environments and experiences. Children's developmental status across these domains was directly assessed. Parents and teachers also reported information on children's development, as well as their early care and home experiences. This descriptive report presents the information by characteristics of children and families.
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Disparities in Early Learning and Development: Lessons from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Birth Cohort (ECLS-B) (Executive Summary) Language: English
Author: Halle, Tamara
Publisher: Child Trends (June 2009)
Description: This executive summary provides brief information on a study looking at disparities in child outcomes as linked to very early life experiences. This study finds disparities between poor, at-risk children and more advantaged children as early as 9 months of age—extending prior research that primarily focuses on disparities at kindergarten entry and beyond. The study by Child Trends was commissioned by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). It identifies low income and low maternal education as the factors most strongly associated with poorer cognitive, social-emotional, and health outcomes among very young children. It also finds that the more risk factors a child has, the more profound the disparities.
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Disparities in Early Learning and Development: Lessons from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Birth Cohort (ECLS-B) (Full Report) Language: English
Author: Halle, Tamara
Publisher: Child Trends (June 2009)
Description: The full report of this study finds disparities between poor, at-risk children and more advantaged children as early as 9 months of age—extending prior research that primarily focuses on disparities at kindergarten entry and beyond. The study by Child Trends was commissioned by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). It identifies low income and low maternal education as the factors most strongly associated with poorer cognitive, social-emotional, and health outcomes among very young children. It also finds that the more risk factors a child has, the more profound the disparities.
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Preschool’s Role in Fighting Childhood Obesity Language: English
Publisher: NIEER (Jan 2010)
Description: This article from the Preschool Matters publication examines the role of preschools in fighting obesity in early childhood. Research from Children's Activity and Movement in Preschools Study (CHAMPS) is summarized and the recommendation that preschools and teachers become more involved in promoting preschoolers' physical activity is presented.
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The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance Language: English
Publisher: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (July 2010)
Description: This report is a literature review that examines the existing research on the relationship between school-based physical activity, including physical education, and academic performance. It spans 23 years of research and includes 50 studies. The majority of the studies in this review report that physical activity was positively related to academic performance. Most importantly, adding time during the school day for physical activity does not appear to take away from academic performance.
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Videophilia, A new Kind of Childhood Land Grant Institution or Extension Resource

Language: English
Publisher: CYFERnet (2008)
Description: This research spotlight notes that a number of researchers describe the decrease in the amount of time today's youth spend in direct contact with nature. They say that time spent outdoors helps children to develop decision-making skills, be physically active and calmer. Videophilia is the orientation toward electronic media, as opposed to biophilia, an orientation toward humans and other animals.
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