This program and others that serve infants and toddlers offer your child a safe place to learn. We know you are your child's first teacher, and we want to work with you to care for your child. As your partner in your child's education and care, we are dedicated to:
- Valuing your culture, beliefs, and traditions in raising your children
- Listening to your concerns and sharing ideas on healthy child development
- Supporting and encouraging you throughout your child's time in our program
- Sharing your child's progress in our program through daily reports
- Helping you find community resources, such as those for food, housing, and medical care
- Contacting you in case of an emergency by using your baby's emergency contact phone numbers
We are committed to helping your child meet his or her physical needs, following health and safety guidelines, supporting your child in meeting milestones, and creating strong bonds between your child and caregivers. These handouts can help families learn more about milestone development, what to expect in a Head Start Program for each age group, and how to form partnerships with physicians.
Caring for Your 2-Month-Old
This resource can help families care for their 2-month-olds. Topics include feeding (formula and breast milk), safe sleep, diapering, immunizations, environment, relationships, and tummy time.
Caring for Your 4-Month-Old
This resource can help families care for their 4-month-olds. Topics include feeding (bottle feeding and solid foods), safe sleep, immunizations, environment, and development.
Caring for Your 6-Month-Old
This resource can help families care for their 6-month-olds. Topics include feeding, immunizations, healthy gums and teeth, development, and staying healthy.
Caring for Your 12-Month-Old
This resource can help families care for their 12-month-olds. Topics include nutrition, physical development, establishing routines, healthy teeth, and language and literacy.
Caring for Your 18-Month-Old
This resource can help families care for their 18-month-olds. Topics include nutrition, physical development, learning through play, and staying healthy and safe.
Caring for Your 2-Year-Old
This resource can help families care for their 2-year-olds. Topics include dealing with challenging behaviors, learning through play, language and literacy, and toilet training.
Caring for Your 3-Year-Old
This resource can help families care for their 3-year-olds. Topics include social and emotional development, language and literacy, and learning through play.
Caring for Your 4-Year-Old
This resource can help families care for their 4-year-olds. Topics include physical development, social and emotional development, language and literacy, and creative arts.
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Resource Type: Article
National Centers: Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
Audience: Families
Last Updated: October 30, 2024