Articles About Early Childhood

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Safe Sleep
Safe Sleep

For many of us the early days of parenting are full of sleepless…

Parenting Awareness Month
Parenting Awareness Month

March is Parenting Awareness Month. During March we celebrate parents…

April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month

The month of April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month (CAP month)….

Soothing a crying baby
Soothing a crying baby

Written by: Stephanie Williams, Coalition Coordinator, Arbor Circle

Welcoming…

Is my child reaching their milestones?
Is my child reaching their milestones?

 

Written by: Michele Bishop, Quality Improvement Consultant, Great…

Help! My baby won’t hold still to listen to a book!
Help! My baby won’t hold still to listen to a book!

Written by: Adrienne Baker, Youth Librarian, North Branch, Herrick District…

Activities Great for Developmental Enrichment
Activities Great for Developmental Enrichment

Written by Tami Mannes, Ph.D., Director of Early Childhood, Ottawa Area…

5 things everyone should know about Autism
5 things everyone should know about Autism

Written by Tami Mannes, Ph.D., Director of Early Childhood, Ottawa Area…

You brought your baby home….Now what?
You brought your baby home….Now what?

Written by Kate Davis, MD, Pediatrician, Holland Pediatrics

 

The…

Play!
Play!

Written by Elizabeth Vandentoorn, Parent Educator, Early Childhood, Ottawa…

How to Find the Right Childcare for your Family
How to Find the Right Childcare for your Family

Written by Great Start to Quality Western Resource Center

 

When…

What to Look for in a Preschool
What to Look for in a Preschool

Written by Great Start to Quality Western Resource Center

 

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