Family-Friendly Resources: For Parents

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• Safe at Home - Guide to First Aid and Safety for Kids

• Parents Magazine

• Healthy Children

• Kaboose

• Kids Health

• Let's Move

• USDA's MyPlate

• Sesame Street - Healthy Habits for Life

• 2015 Flu Season & Vaccination Information from the CDC

• Cord Blood Banking

• GRKids.com

• Grand Rapids Kids on Facebook

• KZooKids.com

• KZoo Kids on Facebook 

• LansingFamilyFun.com

• Lansing Area Kids on Facebook

• Lansing Moms Everyday

• Hulafrog.com

• National.Macaronikid.com

• OaklandCountyMoms.com

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Family-Friendly Resources: For Kids

• Discovery Kids

• First Gov for Kids

• National Geographic Kids

• NASA Kids

• Fisher Price

• Chris VanAllsburg, website for the author of The Polar Express and Jumanji

• Jan Brett, website for the author of The Mitten

• Healthy Hygiene Habits for Kids

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Special Needs Resources

• A Siblings Guide to Autism

• Sesame Street and Autism - Printable Children Activities​

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Developmental Resources

Expecting: Conception to Delivery

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• Folic Acid Recommendations for Women Source: American Academy of Pediatrics - http://HealthyChildren.org

• 9 Child-Proofing Must-Haves Source: Parents.com

• How to Pack a Diaper Bag Source: Parents.com

• Your Growing Pregnant Belly Source: Parents.com

• Genetic Resources for Pregnancy Source: yourdna.com/genetic-resources-pregnancy/

• Safe & Healthy Pregnancies Resources Source: yourdna.com/safe-healthy-pregnancy-resources/

 

Infant: Birth to 9 Months

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• Baby Skin Basics Source:American Academy of Pediatrics - HealthyChildren.org

• What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? Source: National Institute of Child Health & Human Development

• A Guide to Children's Dental Health Source: American Academy of Pediatrics - HealthyChildren.org

• Suitable Sleeping Sites Source: American Academy of Pediatrics - HealthyChildren.org

• Simple Homemade Baby Food Source: Parents.com

• Safe Sleep Source: Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS)

• Dad's Role in Breastfeeding Source: American Academy of Pediatrics - HealthyChildren.org

• Teething: 4 to 7 Months Source: Healthy Children.org (American Academy of Pediatrics)

• Learning to Walk - When Do Babies Walk? Source: Parenting.com

• Ways to Help Baby Learn to Walk Source: Parents.com

• Recommended Immunizations for Babies (birth to 15 months) 2012 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Recommended Immunizations for Babies (birth to 6 years old) 2012 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Baby Language Development Milestones Source: PBSParents (PBS.org)

• A Parent Guide to First Aid Source: National CPR Association (https://www.nationalcprassociation.com/parents-guide-first-aid/

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Older Infants: 9 Months to 14 Months

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• A Guide to Children's Dental Health Source: American Academy of Pediatrics - HealthyChildren.org

• Your Baby's Remarkable First Year Source: Parents.com

• 9 Things to Know About Talking Source: Parents.com

• A Parent Guide to First Aid Source: National CPR Association (https://www.nationalcprassociation.com/parents-guide-first-aid/)

 

Toddler: 14 Months to 2.5 Years

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• A Guide to Children's Dental Health Source: American Academy of Pediatrics - HealthyChildren.org

• Is your tot ready for potty training? Source: Huggies(R) Pull-Ups Big Kid(R) Central

• Toddler Language Development Milestones Source: PBSParents (PBS.org)

• Go Play Outside: Great Outdoor Games for Toddlers and Preschoolers Source: Parents.com

• 10 Ways to Tame Your Kids' Tantrum Source: Parents.com

• A Parent Guide to First Aid Source: National CPR Association (https://www.nationalcprassociation.com/parents-guide-first-aid/)

• How to Teach Young Kids to Swim Source: PoolCenter.com

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Preschool: 2.5 Years to 5 Years

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• Indoor Rainy Day Activities for Preschoolers Source: FamilyEducation.com

• Preschooler Language Development Milestones Source: PBSParents (PBS.org)

• Free and Low-Budget Activities for Kids Source: Family Finances on suite101

• Arts and Crafts Activities for Preschoolers Source: FamilyEducation.com

• 4 Little Lessons Kids Need Before Starting School Source: Parents.com

• A Parent Guide to First Aid Source: National CPR Association (https://www.nationalcprassociation.com/parents-guide-first-aid/)

• How to Teach Young Kids to Swim Source: PoolCenter.com

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School Ages: 5+ Years

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• Bully-Proof Your Child: How to Deal with Bullies Source: Parents.com

• Kindergartner Language Development Milestones Source: PBSParents (PBS.org)

• The Chore Challenge: Teaching Kids Responsibility Source: Parents.com

• Emotionally Strong Boys Source: PBS Parents (PBS.org)

• Ease First-Day Jitters Source: Parents.com

• A Parent Guide to First Aid Source: National CPR Association (https://www.nationalcprassociation.com/parents-guide-first-aid/)

• How to Teach Young Kids to Swim Source: PoolCenter.com