Pre-K Now

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Choosing a high-quality pre-k program is one of the most important decisions a parent will make; so it is vital that families are equipped for the search. It can be hard to find a high-quality program that is convenient, and parents in states without publicly funded, voluntary pre-k for all may have trouble locating an affordable program. Even when pre-k programs are plentiful, many parents need guidance to evaluate their options and pick the program that is best for their child. The quality checklist and resources provided below will help parents make confident, informed pre-k decisions.

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with choosing childcare high quality preschool on December 05, 2008 #

Bright Futures Family Top Sheets: Early Childhood (1-4 Years): The World Opens Up

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Early childhood is a time of big changes for your child. At age 1, he's still a baby in many ways. By age 4, he's ready for preschool! In these few years, your child's world will open up. He'll begin to focus on adults and playmates outside his family. His thinking abilities will grow, and he'll be able to use his imagination in play. Your toddler's growing size, strength, and energy will change him into a running, jumping, climbing, kid. He's beginning to have a sense of himself as a separate person. He'll want to explore, be active, and show his independence. That is what early childhood is about. This tip sheet will help you think about some of the most important health issues in the early childhood years.

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with early childhood feeding health infant mental health oral health physical activity safety choosing childcare social/emotional on December 04, 2008 #


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Bright Futures Family Tip Sheets: Infancy (0-11 Months), The Future Starts Here

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In your baby's life, infancy is a time of exciting physical and emotional growth. Your baby will triple in weight, grow many inches, and learn how to sit up and stand. He may even take his first steps! Emotionally, he will develop bonds of love and trust with the people around him. The ways you nurture him now lay the foundation for him to grow into a self-confident, active toddler. Written specifically for parents, this tip sheet will help you think about some of the most important health issues during infancy.

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with early childhood infant mental health health social/emotional feeding oral health safety physical activity choosing childcare on December 04, 2008 #


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