Family Resources
Watch them Grow
Learn what to expect as your child develops—and what to do if you need answers or help along the way.
Care for Them
Discover playful activities to help your child gain new skills at home, and learn how to prepare for preschool and kindergarten.
Help Them Learn
Find early learning programs, learn how to keep your child healthy, and get help with responding to a child's challenging behaviors.
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Sometimes everyone needs a little help. Find professional and family resources ready to support you with advice and assistance.
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BORN LEARNING
Every child is born learning and there are everyday opportunities to encourage your child to learn.
AT HOME
You can turn everyday household chores and activities into fun learning games for your child, no matter how young she or he is. Even the youngest children can learn while helping with chores such as:
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Watching clothes tumble in the dryer, identifying shirt colors, matching socks
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Play with measuring cups, counting eggs, setting the table, helping open packages...talk about favorite foods
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Read letters on packages and talk about pictures you see
TRAVELING
You can turn everyday household chores and activities into fun learning games for your child, no matter how young she or he is.
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See who can spot it first: a truck, a bridge, colors, letters.
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Talk about the activities of the week during drive time.
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Play alphabet games - “My favorite food starts with A– apple, B– banana”
IN PUBLIC PLACES
Errands can equal education. Your everyday outing or errand can be a chance to connect with your child and encourage early learning.
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Talk about the objects you see
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Identify street signs, crosswalks, and traffic lights
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Make up stories or songs about things you see