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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

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

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