Find information on parenting infants and young children, including special issues such as infant crying, brain development, and sudden infant death syndrome.
Brain Development
ZERO TO THREE
Frequently asked questions and age-based information on nurturing child and brain development in infants and toddlers.
Child Development – Infants
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Reviews developmental milestones for children up to one year of age and provides positive parenting tips for parents during this time of a child's life.
First Feelings: The Foundation of Healthy Development, Starting From Birth
ZERO TO THREE (2015)
Describes the importance of teaching young children how to cope with their feelings and provides a guide for parents on how to help their children handle emotional challenges.
For Parents
PBS
Highlights parenting resources and provides tips on raising children, planning kids' activities, parenting advice, and more.
HealthyChildren.org
Provides information for parents from pediatricians on topics such as physical, mental, and social health and well-being for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
Healthy Steps
Healthy Steps
Materials for parents and health professionals to promote child development and enhance well-child care.
The Incredible Years: Parents, Teachers, and Children Training Series
The Incredible Years (2014)
Highlights The Incredible Years: Parents, Teachers, and Children Training Series, a comprehensive set of curricula designed to promote social competence and prevent, reduce, and treat aggression and related conduct problems in young children (ages 4 to 8 years). The program's components are guided by developmental theory concerning the role of multiple interacting risk and protective factors (child, family, and school) in the development of conduct problems.
Learn the Signs. Act Early
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Provides resources designed for parents, health care providers, and early childhood educators on developmental milestones from birth to age 5. Resources include factsheets, multimedia tools, and checklists.
Parenting Knowledge Among First-Time Parents of Young Children
Child Trends (2018)
Highlights findings from Child Trends’ study of first-time parents of young children (under age 3) and their knowledge about parenting and child development.
The Period of Purple Crying
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
Information for parents on normal infant crying, a parent's story about crying, and research on crying.
Your Child's Development: Age-Based Tips From Birth to 36 Months
ZERO TO THREE
Presents information on developmental stages for young children and how parents can help their child at each stage. There are several materials broken down by age group.