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The following links related to child development can also help to answer your questions.

General Links | Infants | Toddlers | Pre-School | Medical / Mental Health Issues

General Links:

Creative Ideas for Creative Parents: http://www.creativeparents.com/index.html
This site can answer all your questions about raising a healthy child.: http://www.drgreene.com/homepage.html
This site offers answers to commonly asked parenting and child psychology questions.: http://www.askachildpsychologist.com/
This site describes the Developmental Milestones for children at various ages and stages.: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/child/development.htm
This site contains information on a variety of parenting topics.: http://www.parenthoodweb.com/
When you need a smile.: http://www.cgcreations.org/kidsay.html
The Kindergarten Survival Handbook was written to help parents understand what children need to know, and how they, themselves, can become children's best, as well as their first and most important, teachers.: http://www.parent-education.com/about.html
The Importance of the Early Years of Life: http://www.mindinthemaking.org
Healthier Home: http://www.checnet.org
Research Based Tips for High Achievement Parenting: http://edwardstreet.org/RESEARCHEDBASEDTIPSFORHIGHACHIEVEMENTPARENTING.pdf
This site has outstanding research on the benefits of Early Childhood Education.: http://www.earlychildhoodrc.org
Innovative literacy resources for teachers and parents: http://www.wordsthatcook.org
Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment is a national group of educators deeply concerned about how children's entertainment and toys are affecting the play and behavior of children in our classrooms: http://www.truceteachers.org/
Learn more about Edward Street Child Services: http://www.edwardstreet.org
Car Seat Safey: http://www.seatcheck.org
New England's Premier Parenting Magazine: http://www.baystateparent.com
Automobile Safety: http://www.consumerreports.org
Childbirth Classes, Breast Feeding Support, Newborn Care & CPR, New Moms Groups: http://www.mothersandcompany.com
Where young children discover the joy of reading and grown-ups enjoy the journey.: http://www.rif.org/leadingtoreading/
Reading is Fundamental!: http://www.rif.org/parents/0_4.mspx
Helping MOMS in the Worcester Area: http://worcestermom.com/
A website for providers and parents which offers info on child care and links to excellent sites.: http://www.myfcpra.com/
US Consumer Product Safety Commision: Get free Toy recall and safety news by email: http://www.cpsc.gov/
Make Tax Time Pay for You! Tax Help that may Help Your Return: http://www.cbpp.org/eic2007/
Project Bread-Status Report on Hunger in Massachusetts: http://www.projectbread.org/site/PageServer?pagename=abouthunger_statusreport
Fact Sheet on Toys and Childhood Lead Exposure: http://www.nchh.org/Factsheet_Toys_Childhood_Lead_Exposure.pdf
Fact Sheet on Testing for Lead: http://www.nchh.org/Factsheet_Lead_Testing_Consumer_Products_.pdf
Visit this site to see if your child's doctor is currently certified with the American Board of Pediatrics and is licensed and trained to treat kids: http://www.abp.org
Your online source for recalls: http://recalls.gov/
The Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning: http://www.leadsafe.org/
The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://cdc.gov/lead/
Nonprofit Publisher of Consumer Reports: http://www.consumersunion.org/products.html
WATCH: World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc.: http://toysafety.org
Kids In Danger: A nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting children by improving children's product safety.: http://kidsindanger.org/
Our goal is to make it easier for parents, volunteers, and professionals alike to find us and learn more about the free, anonymous parent support groups that we offer around Massachusetts and the 24 hour helpline that we run, the Parental Stress Line (1-8: http://www.parentshelpingparents.org/
What Makes a High Quality Pre School: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/26100
Tools for Literacy Programs: http://www.famlit.org/site/c.gtJWJdMQIsE/b.1351225/k.A26F/Tools_for_Literacy_Programs.htm
Toys to Avoid 2008-2009: http://www.truceteachers.org/toyactionguide.html

Infants:

This site describes the Developmental Milestones for Infants.: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/child/infants.htm
This site offers a wealth of information on raising your baby.: http://www.babiestoday.com/
Parents of Infants - Be Sure to Check Out These Tips!: http://www.childwellbeing.org/AtAGlance_pages/AAG-TOC-infant.html
Based on the latest research, this guide will help you make a difference in building your baby's brain.: http://www.teachingstrategies.com/content/pageDocs/buildingbaby.pdf
Help for Families of Preemies: http://www.shareyourstory.org
Fetal Health Crisis Support: http://www.hospicecarenetwork.org

Toddlers:

Parents of Toddlers - Be Sure to Check Out These Tips!: http://www.childwellbeing.org/AtAGlance_pages/AAG-TOC-2-3.html
Everything you need to know about dealing with toddlers.: http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/toddlers/
A wealth of information on Parenting Your Toddler.: http://www.parentingtoddlers.com/

Pre-School:

Parents of Preschoolers - be Sure To Check Out These Tips!: http://www.childwellbeing.org/AtAGlance_pages/AAG-TOC-4-5.html
Please visit the new website for the Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children!: http://www.massaeyc.com/
Pre-School Activities and Ideas for Teachers, Parents & Grandparents: http://www.preschoolexpress.com/
Early learning Acitivities for Pre-K and and Kindergarten: http://www.childcareland.com/
Welcome to the Kindersite Project for ALL preschool and Kindergarten age children and English learners.: http://www.kindersite.org/index.html
National Center for Family Literacy: http://www.famlit.org/site/c.gtJWJdMQIsE/b.1204561/k.BD7C/Home.htm
Early Childhood Resources and Growing Ideas Tipsheets: http://www.ccids.umaine.edu/ec/growingideas/index.htm

Medical / Mental Health Issues:

For Parents and Friends of Children with mental Health issues.: http://www.ppal.net/
Another great resource for children with mental health issues.: http://www.explosivekids.org/
The Federation for Children with Special Needs - Parent Training and Information 2004-2005 Workshop Schedule: http://www.fcsn.org/index.html
No matter who you are, a parent or a child, an educator, a health worker or a concerned community member, old or young, you're in the right place. Because in different ways, there's a lot we can all do to make our MetroWest kids' future happier and health: http://www.metrowestkids.org
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: http://www.aaaai.org
Depression During and After Pregnancy: http://www.4woman.gov/faq/postpartum.htm#4