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Developmental Materials Resource List

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The Developmental Materials Resource List has been developed by the Family Resource Centers Network of California (FRCNCA) as a resource for Early Start Family Resource Centers to use in the implementation of Early Start Plus.  Inclusion of resources on this list does not imply endorsement or promotion of the company/organization, its content, services, therapeutic treatment options, or products.  The FRCNCA strongly encourages families to speak with their physicians/health care professionals about their particular health and developmental concerns.  DDS and FRCNCA do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this List.

Entries marked with * indicate that information is available in a language other than English.

The ABC's Of Child Development

Developmental Milestones For Your Child's First Five Years

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Children grow and develop at different rates. While their pathways through childhood differ, most pass a set of predictable milestones along the way. The information presented here offers a map that can help you follow your child's journey.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)*



Has brochures, slide wheels and posters on topics such as ‘How Does your Child Hear and Talk?”, “Getting your Child Ready for Reading and Talking”, and the importance of early intervention available for purchase. Articles are also available in Spanish. Please note that this website is aimed at professionals.

Baby



Join BabyCenter to receive weekly emails that detail your child's development. Plus get your FREE weekly planner with no-stress ideas to help new moms survive!

Baby’s First Test



This website is an objective resource for expecting and new parents to learn about newborn screening and is a place for families and health professionals to share their questions and experiences. Baby's First Test is a central site that brings together stakeholders and provides easy access to newborn screening resources from community groups, government agencies and public organizations. This resource also features condition specific information, state information, family videos, and a Community Corner section, where visitors can learn about reliable sources of information pertaining to maternal and child health.

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Beyond Play Toys



Great resource for toys suggested by a parent and director of a Family Resource Center.

Beyond Play offers you the most extensive selection of products for young children of all abilities - from infants and toddlers to children in the early elementary grades. We carry a wide selection of fun and educational products in all areas of child development, as well as specialized products for early intervention and special needs. Our catalog and web site are for professionals of all disciplines, as well as for parents and caregivers.

We put a lot of thought and consideration into product selection. We consult with a team of professionals who all work with young children, and are experienced in different areas of child development and special needs. They contribute their invaluable insight and experience to help us select great products for you.

Birth to Five: Watch Me Thrive!



Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive! is a coordinated federal effort to encourage healthy child development, universal developmental and behavioral screening for children, and support for the families and providers who care for them. The site contains a wide variety of resources and information on screening, developmental milestones and parenting tips for families and providers.

Bridging Apps



A volunteer community of parents, therapists, doctors and teachers who share information on how to use the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Android devices with people who have special needs. Provides a funding sources directory so you can look for help paying for an iPad or other mobile device. Their mission is to bridge the gap between technology and people with disabilities.

Bright Futures*



Bright Futures Pocket Guide: Raising Healthy Infants, Children and Adolescents. Downloadable and available soon for ordering in English and Spanish. Also available: Promoting Health Child Development, Promoting Community Relationships and Resources.

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Center for Early Leaning Literacy (CELL)



Includes downloadable infant, toddler and preschooler ‘Practice Guides’ which cover literacy learning, vocalizing and listening, gestures and signing and much more.

Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)*



Offers a wide variety of training modules and articles designed based on input gathered during focus groups with program administrators, T/TA providers, early educators, and family members about the types and content of training that would be most useful in addressing the social-emotional needs of young children. The content of the modules is consistent with evidence-based practices identified through a thorough review of the literature. Some materials available in Spanish.

Child Development Institute



This website is designed to provide the information and tools parents need to understand their unique child / children and to enable them to help each child develop into the successful human they were meant to be. Includes information on development, learning and parenting.

Children’s Home Society of California*

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Family Education Program brochures (available in English, Spanish, Khmer, and Vietnamese) free of charge:

Choosing Child Care; Communication; Exercise; Family Time; Food for Your Baby’s First Year; Managing Anger; Nutrition; Positive Discipline; Safety; Self-Esteem; Separation; Sleep; Special Needs – Information for Parents; Staying Healthy; Stress; Toilet Teaching with Tears; When a Child Bites; When Is Your Child Too Ill to Go to Child Care?

Also available in English and Spanish: Activity Book for Children; Character Growth Chart, and Development Stages Wheel.

ELSIE: Early Literacy Storytime Ideas Exchange



Find delightful picture books recommended by librarians that are perfect for reading aloud to young children. Searchable by keyword for recommended books on a specific topic.

Family Voices



Family Voices is a national organization and grassroots network of families and friends of children and youth with special health care needs and disabilities that promotes partnership with families--including those of cultural, linguistic and geographic diversity-in order to improve healthcare services and policies for children.  They offer resources including “Partnering with Your Child’s Provider” and “Partnering with Your Child’s Health Plan”

First 5 California*



Comprehensive website in English and Spanish offers information on health, development, learning activities and supports. The website was built to be highly interactive and engaging for users, while also providing extensive health and early learning content.  It was designed with a tone that is inspiring and encouraging for new parents and those seeking help.  It will also be regularly updated with new resources, interactive features, and the latest research-based information.

First 5 New Parent Kits



First 5 California offers all new and expecting parents in California the Kit for New Parents for free. Valued at $75, the Kit contains all the parenting information, advice and useful tips first-time parents need to best prepare for the joys and challenges that lie ahead. Single Kits may be ordered by calling 1-800-KIDS-025. Organizations need to contact their local First 5 Commissions to obtain Kits to distribute. ()





This website offers parents and professionals important information about healthy development, how to monitor it, and how to know when a child has deviated from a healthy developmental path. It focuses on the key social, emotional, and communication milestones and the red flags that may require an immediate evaluation. The site strives to help work through the range of concerns and realities that many parents face, and provide suggestions as to how parents, concerned friends, family members, and even healthcare professionals can describe their concerns to those who can help. 

Good Toys for Young Children

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Information on selecting the safest and most appropriate toys for young children.

Graham’s Foundation



Graham’s Foundation is a non-profit foundation founded by parents in memory of their son, Graham. Its mission is to offer practical and emotional support to parents of premature babies. The foundation supports parents by providing care packages during their journey in the NICU and transition home and the website provides a place for parents to share their stories and find support.

Graham’s Foundation also offers the  MyPreemie app in English and Spanish to promote parent well-being and engagement in the NICU and beyond!





is a parenting website backed by 66​,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. It contains general information related to child health as well as more specific guidance on parenting issues. Includes searchable articles on parenting and child development including information on preemies.

Helping Your Preschool Child*

With activities for children from infancy through age 5



How well children will learn and develop and how well they will do in school depends on a number of things, including their health and physical well-being, social and emotional preparation, and language skills and general knowledge of the world. This booklet highlights techniques parents can use to encourage their children to develop the skills necessary for success in school and life by focusing on activities that make learning fun.

To order copies of this publication in English or Spanish write to:

ED Pubs

Education Publications Center

U.S. Department of Education

P.O. Box 1398

Jessup, MD 20794-1398

or fax your request to: 301-470-1244 or email your request to: edpubs@inet. or call in your request toll-free: 1-877-433-7827 (1-877-4ED-PUBS). If 877 is not yet available in your area, call 1-800-872-5327 (1-800-USA-LEARN). Those who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or a teletypewriter (TTY), should call 1-800-437-0833.

How I Learn Tablet*



Learn the milestones of average child development from a child’s perspective. Based on the NAEYC brochure “Toys: Tools for Learning”, this tablet (8½”x11", 50 sheets per tablet) covers motor, language, and social skills from birth to eight years old. English front, Spanish back. From Learning ZoneXpress. $12.95 per pad.

KidsHealth



KidsHealth provides a wide variety of information on children’s health and development. Each article in the ‘Parents’ area includes links to related features.

“Learn the Signs. Act Early.”*

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Order, download, and print fact sheets, milestones checklist, posters, books, growth charts and the Milestone Tracker App which allows users to track a child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging a child’s development; and find out what to do if there are concerns about how a child is developing. From birth to age 5, children should reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move. Photos and videos in this app illustrate each milestone and make tracking them for a child easy and fun!

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)



The ‘Learning and Development’ page contains a collection of resources specifically For Families including a wide variety of articles on child development and learning.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders



This site provides an interactive checklist for users to check off a child’s skills and track development from birth to 5 years. Additional information about ongoing research is also presented. Information is also available in Spanish.

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National NIDCAP Center



National office and training site of Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP), supporting the growth and development of premature infants and helping to improve the quality of their care and the support for their families.

Noodle Soup



1-800-795-9295

Noodle Soup of Weingart Design specializes in developing low-literacy, low cost, well illustrated, easy-to-read materials that inspire pregnant women, new moms or parents to take care of themselves and do their best for their children.   Noodle Soup materials promote perinatal education, postpartum care, immunization, nutrition and early childhood development, always encouraging good parenting skills including the Amazing Baby Parent Pack with developmental milestones by age, "I Love it When..." coloring books  and "Who's that? It's me!" keepsake book which provides parenting tips along with a way to document baby's first year - a great resource for NICU grads as the milestones are not connected to a particular age. Many  products can be customized.

Parents of Premature Babies Inc. (Preemie-L)



A non-profit foundation supporting families with children born six weeks or more before their due date. Website has links to discussions forums, listserv's, frequently asked questions and advice, selected resources, medical and internet abbreviations, and a recommended booklist.

Pathways Awareness*



Assure the Best for your Baby’s Physical Development brochure available in Spanish and English. 12 - 17 cents each depending on quantity. Also downloadable in Hebrew, Polish, French, German, Bosnian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Portuguese.

Preemie Links



Prematurity is a volunteer website from our family for your preemie; supporting preemie parents by providing information on prematurity and preemie care. Website offers forums, directory of shops and services especially for preemies, book reviews, research and more all geared toward supporting preemies and their families.

PreemieHelp



is an extensive resource for premature birth created by experts ranging from neuropsychologists to NICU nurses, carers to teachers. Providing information, community and solutions for parents of prematurely born babies and preemies themselves as well as professionals dealing with preterm infants.

Reading Rockets



Reading tips handouts for all ages. Available in several languages.

Reasons for Concern*





Reasons for Concern is a collaborative effort between the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and the California Department of Education (CDE). The purpose of the brochure is to facilitate finding and identifying young children who may benefit from early intervention or specialized education services and to encourage appropriate referrals to Early Start, PRRS, or other early intervention services and special education preschool. Available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Hmong.

Super Duper Catalogue



Great resource for toys suggested by a parent and director of a Family Resource Center.

Family owned business that started creating easy-to-use therapy materials while working as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the public schools. They make hundreds of creative, colorful educational and therapy materials that you and your children will love.

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Supporting You and Your Preemie

Milestone Guidelines for Premature Babies*



The purpose of this brochure is to encourage families to be active observers of their premature baby's development, to focus attention on their child's strengths and to be aware of areas where they need more support. The brochure contains guidelines for parents to convert term-baby milestones into pre-mature baby milestones. It also provides questions for parents to discuss with their child's trusted healthcare provider to foster open communication. Like their full-term peers, premature babies are individuals who develop at their own pace and in their own way. The Supporting You and Your Preemie brochure recognizes that while all children develop skills in a predictable sequence, the rates at which they develop vary.

Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for

Young Children (TACSEI) – Backpack Connection Series



The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior. Teachers may choose to send a handout home in each child’s backpack when a new strategy or skill is introduced to the class. Each Backpack Connection handout provides information that helps parents stay informed about what their child is learning at school and specific ideas on how to use the strategy or skill at home.

Text for Baby



Once registered, parents receive free text messages with age-specific tips for caring for their baby.

The Future of Children



The Future of Children is part of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public Policy and International Affairs at Princeton University and the Brookings Institute. It provides research and analysis of a broad variety of topics and issues to promote effective policies and programs for children.

Tots-n-Tech



The Tots 'n Tech Research Institute (TnT) is an inter-university collaboration between Thomas Jefferson University (TJU), Philadelphia and Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe. TnT’s mission is to provide up-to-date information and resources about adaptations, including assistive technology, to use with infants and toddlers for states, Early Intervention providers of all disciplines, and families across the country. Offers an online newsletter.

Toys: Tools for Learning

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This article contains useful tips for choosing the best types of toys for children’s enjoyment, learning, and growth. It folds out into an easy-to-read, colorful chart of toys and play activities appropriate for children of different ages from birth to 8 years old.

Toys R Us Differently Abled Toy Guide

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With families always on the go, this year’s Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids will live at DifferentlyAbled.  The site categorizes toys by skillset just as the printed Guide had and it also provides safety and toy buying tips as well as a selection of skill-building apps that are great for children with and without special needs.

University of Michigan Health System*

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The University of Michigan Health System provides a detailed list of milestones at various age groups from birth through adolescence. The list is based on one developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and ZERO TO THREE. The site includes developmental information for children born prematurely. Some materials available in Spanish.

Zero to Three*



ZERO TO THREE’s podcast series, Little Kids, Big Questions, addresses some of the most common (and challenging) issues facing parents of babies and toddlers, such as: helping a baby learn to sleep through the night; dealing with a picky eater; and learning to set limits on children’s behavior.  These questions—and more—are covered in this series of 12 podcasts.

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