Expecting: Conception to Delivery
- Folic Acid Recommendations for Women Source: American Academy of Pediatrics – http://HealthyChildren.org
- 9 Child-Proofing Must-Haves Source: Parents.com
- How to Pack a Diaper Bag Source: Parents.com
- Your Growing Pregnant Belly Source: Parents.com
- Genetic Resources for Pregnancy Source: yourdna.com/genetic-resources-pregnancy/
- Safe & Healthy Pregnancies Resources Source: yourdna.com/safe-healthy-pregnancy-resources/
Infant: Birth to 9 Months
- Baby Skin Basics Source:American Academy of Pediatrics – HealthyChildren.org
- What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? Source: National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health & Human Develo
- A Guide to Children’s Dental Health Source: American Academy of Pediatrics – HealthyChildren.org
- Suitable Sleeping Sites Source: American Academy of Pediatrics – HealthyChildren.org
- Simple Homemade Baby Food Source: Parents.com
- Safe Sleep Source: Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS)
- Dad’s Role in Breastfeeding Source: American Academy of Pediatrics – HealthyChildren.org
- Teething: 4 to 7 Months Source: Healthy Children.org (American Academy of Pediatrics)
- Learning to Walk – When Do Babies Walk? Source: Parenting.com
- Ways to Help Baby Learn to Walk Source: Parents.com
- Recommended Immunizations for Babies (birth to 15 months) 2012 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Recommended Immunizations for Babies (birth to 6 years old) 2012 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Baby Language Development Milestones Source: PBSParents (PBS.org)
- A Parent Guide to First Aid Source: National CPR Association (https://www.nationalcprassociation.com/parents-guide-first-aid/)
Older Infants: 9 months to 14 months
- A Guide to Children’s Dental Health Source: American Academy of Pediatrics – HealthyChildren.org
- Your Baby’s Remarkable First Year Source: Parents.com
- 9 Things to Know About Talking Source: Parents.com
- A Parent Guide to First Aid Source: National CPR Association (https://www.nationalcprassociation.com/parents-guide-first-aid/)
Toddler: 14 months to 2.5 years
- A Guide to Children’s Dental Health Source: American Academy of Pediatrics – HealthyChildren.org
- Is your tot ready for potty training? Source: Huggies(R) Pull-Ups Big Kid(R) Central
- Toddler Language Development Milestones Source: PBSParents (PBS.org)
- Go Play Outside: Great Outdoor Games for Toddlers and Preschoolers Source: Parents.com
- 10 Ways to Tame Your Kids’ Tantrum Source: Parents.com
- A Parent Guide to First Aid Source: National CPR Association (https://www.nationalcprassociation.com/parents-guide-first-aid/)
- How to Teach Young Kids to Swim Source: PoolCenter.com
Preschool: 2.5 years to 5 years
- Indoor Rainy Day Activities for Preschoolers Source: FamilyEducation.com
- Preschooler Language Development Milestones Source: PBSParents (PBS.org)
- Free and Low-Budget Activities for Kids Source: Family Finances on suite101
- Arts and Crafts Activities for Preschoolers Source: FamilyEducation.com
- 4 Little Lessons Kids Need Before Starting School Source: Parents.com
- A Parent Guide to First Aid Source: National CPR Association (https://www.nationalcprassociation.com/parents-guide-first-aid/)
- How to Teach Young Kids to Swim Source: PoolCenter.com
School Ages: 5+ Years
- Bully-Proof Your Child: How to Deal with Bullies Source: Parents.com
- Kindergartner Language Development Milestones Source: PBSParents (PBS.org)
- The Chore Challenge: Teaching Kids Responsibility Source: Parents.com
- Emotionally Strong Boys Source: PBS Parents (PBS.org)
- Ease First-Day Jitters Source: Parents.com
- A Parent Guide to First Aid Source: National CPR Association (https://www.nationalcprassociation.com/parents-guide-first-aid/)
- How to Teach Young Kids to Swim Source: PoolCenter.com
Family Friendly Resources
For Parents
- Safe at Home – Guide to First Aid and Safety for Kids
- Do’s & Don’ts Guide to talking about Drugs & Substance Abuse
- Parents Magazine
- Healthy Children
- Kaboose
- Kids Health
- Let’s Move
- USDA’s MyPlate
- Sesame Street – Healthy Habits for Life
- 2015 Flu Season & Vaccination Information from the CDC
- Cord Blood Banking
- GRKids.com
- Grand Rapids Kids on Facebook
- KZooKids.com
- KZoo Kids on Facebook
- LansingFamilyFun.com
- Lansing Family Fun on Facebook
- Hulafrog.com
- National.Macaronikid.com
- OaklandCountyMoms.com
For Kids
- Discovery Kids
- First Gov for Kids
- National Geographic Kids
- NASA Kids
- Fisher Price
- Chris VanAllsburg, website for the author of The Polar Express and Jumanji
- Jan Brett, website for the author of The Mitten
- Healthy Hygiene Habits for Kids