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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

  • 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

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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
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  • 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
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  • LansingFamilyFun.com
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  • 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

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