Positive Parenting Tips

As a parent you give your children a good start in life—you nurture, protect and guide them. Parenting is a process that prepares your child for independence. As your child grows and develops, there are many things you can do to help your child. These links will help you learn more about your child’s development, positive parenting, safety, and health at each stage of your child’s life.

Infants (0-1)

Toddlers (1-2)

Toddlers (2-3)

Preschoolers (3-5)

Middle Childhood (6-8)

Middle Childhood (9-11)

Young Teens (12-14)

Teenagers (15-17)

Content source:  National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities,, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention