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Information for Parents
Information for Parents
From the day your child is born to high school graduation day and beyond, there will be moments of great joy and there will be challenges along the way. One thing we do know, is that the care, attention, love and support they get every step along the way lays the foundation for their future.
Find Information by Age Group
MiKidsMatter is your place to find information, support and resources to help you do your best to prepare your child for success in school and later in life. Our goal is to provide easy access to information on development and milestones, social and emotional development, physical health and safety and parenting advice for each stage of your child’s life.
Just choose the subject below you want information on and click on the age group below that your child is in now.
Prenatal
Getting Ready for Baby
Healthy Pregnancy
Development and Milestones
Infant (0-12 mos) Development
Get Infant Development InfoToddler (1-3 yrs) Development
Get Toddler Development InfoPreschooler (3-5 yrs) Development
Get Preschooler Development InfoHealth and Safety
Infant (0-12 mos) Health & Safety
Get Infant Health InfoToddler (1-3 yrs) Health & Safety
Get Toddler Health InfoPreschool (3-5 yrs) Health & Safety
Get Preschooler Health InfoSocial and Emotional Development
Infant (0-12 mos) Social & Emotional Development
Get Infant Social & Emotional InfoToddler (1-3 yrs) Social & Emotional Development
Get Toddler Social & Emotional InfoPreschool (3-5 yrs) Social & Emotional Development
Get Preschool Social & Emotional InfoSchoolagers
Ages 5 - 18 years
Helpful tips, resources and programs for school-age children, including:
- School information
- Continued development & milestones
- Supporting physical health & safety
- Social & emotional development
- How to deal with school suspension or expulsion
- Programs for parents & school age children