Pretty soon your little one is going to be babbling like never before! Celebrate and thank yourself. The special moments spent with your child helped them grow. Learning starts earlier than we might think. From birth, a baby is learning how to move, talk, and understand. They learn from their surroundings. That is why it’s[…..]

It’s important to keep track of your child’s development as they grow. Staying aware of their developmental stages makes it easier to tell if there is a health problem. Tracking emotional development is important too. Here are a few healthy signs of emotional development to look for as your child gets older. At about 2[…..]

Developmental milestones are clues that your child’s growth is on track. The way they listen, talk, move, behave and learn at certain ages are big milestones. When your child is on track, it’s time to celebrate! When they are not, a doctor or child care provider can check to make sure your child is on[…..]

Your little baby is growing up- fast. Almost 3 months have gone by! You go to lift your baby and his head falls back. Should he have the capability of holding up his head? Is he still too young? Now you are unsure if you should worry. What should be the next step? It’s important[…..]

Finding new activities to try with your child is a great way to encourage their development! If you are tight on money however, especially after the holidays, it can be tough. So, what’s the best way to keep your kids excited about new activities? Here are a few great options that will keep you within[…..]

Developmental milestones are clues that your child’s growth is on track. The way they listen, talk, move, behave and learn at certain ages are big milestones. Every parent should know, track and ask doctors about developmental milestones. It’s the key to a healthy start in life. Developmental screening is a way for your doctor to[…..]

Developmental milestones, developmental screenings, developmental delays! You might have heard these words when speaking to another parent or while researching online. You know that they must be important, but what does it all mean for your child? Milestones are achievements that your child will reach at every age. They are the exciting actions you look[…..]

Nutrition before pregnancy is important for mom and baby. It is essential that you are getting all the right nutrients and maintaining a healthy weight prior to pregnancy. It might be hard to ignore those delicious, but unhealthy, foods. Taking care of your body now is important to the health and well-being of your future[…..]

Where has time gone? Your child is now three years old! At this age, your child should be talking, walking, responding, and playing. They have sprouted from a tiny infant into a talkative toddler. At three years old, your child should reach certain milestones that measure healthy growth and development. Important milestone areas to evaluate[…..]

Monitoring how your child is developing can be confusing, even for the most well informed parent. Children learn and develop rapidly as they grow, but not every child does so at the same pace. You may think your child should begin to walk at 12 months, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms[…..]

  A child’s growth does not only include their physical appearance; it incorporates your kiddo’s social, language, and mental skills too.  Milestones are the new accomplishments that a child has at every age. Do you have a newborn? Most babies reach the following milestones at two months old! Begins to smile at people Can briefly calm[…..]

When should my baby start talking? Is it okay if my little one isn’t walking by a year old? You have probably had many questions about your child’s growth and development, or you soon will have questions like these. Making sure your baby is on track to develop into a healthy, happy child is easier[…..]

Babies grow at the speed of light. The first 1,000 days of a baby’s life are a period of super-fast changes in their bodies, their brains, and their emotions. Your child will learn, think, problem solve, move, grow, and develop in new ways at every age. These new achievements are called milestones! You can monitor[…..]

Help Me Grow through 2-1-1, developmental screening and QT 30 will support you to get there! Help Me Grow is a hotline in Delaware that supports child development, to keep kids’ growth on track. This hotline refers families to people and places that can help them monitor their child’s growth. Child development may be confusing at[…..]

Most deaths that are caused by CVD (Cardiovascular Disease)  are preventable, yet CVD is the most common cause of adult deaths in America. Luckily, early intervention can prevent CVD and support greater health. Teach your kids to make healthy choices from an early age to lower their risk of CVD at an older age. Healthy lifestyle choices[…..]