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Child Development
Baby Briefs
Six Handouts on typical child development during the first two years of life.
Exploring the Senses with Infants and Toddlers
These six handouts emphasize how parents and caregivers can play and learn with infants and toddlers through the five senses (and that sixth one!).
Living with Ones and Twos
Explores the challenges which growing toddlers present to providers and parents.
Separating from Infants and Toddlers
Offers suggestions on how to plan for leaving your young child in child care.
What Babies Need in Child Care - Birth to One Year
This handout examines the developmental needs of babies and suggests how those needs can best be met in a child care setting. Designed for both child care providers and families.
What Preschoolers Need in Child Care - Age 3-5 Years
This handout examines the developmental needs of preschoolers and suggests how these needs can best be met in a child care setting. Designed for both child care providers and families.
What School-Age Children Need in Child Care - Age 6-8 Years
This handout examines the developmental needs of school-aged children and suggests how best to meet these needs in a child care setting. Designed for both child care providers and families.
What Toddlers Need in Child Care - Age 1-2 Years
This handout examines the developmental needs of toddlers and suggests how to best meet those needs in a child care setting. Designed for child care providers and families.

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