Child Care, Child Development, Health and Safety, Parenting
The best way to protect against measles is to get the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Children may get the measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine instead, which protects against chickenpox too. Most people who are vaccinated with MMR &...
Child Development, Parenting
Watch: Learn about creating structure and rulesDiscover how family routines make structure and how you can set up that structure to help your child get through the day. Also available in Spanish Watch: charts & graphsAn expert at timelines and presentations, one...
Child Development, Parenting
Overview Family rules help create structure. A family rule is a specific, clear statement about behaviors you expect from your child. Rules work best when there is consistency, predictability, and follow-through. Why family rules are important Family rules help...
Child Development, Parenting
It’s normal for young children to test the limits. That’s how they learn what is right and wrong. But, it can be frustrating and really test our patience as parents! One way to keep control and help children learn is to create structure. Structure is...
Child Development, Parenting
Good communication between you and your child is important for developing a positive relationship. Good communication will make it easier for you to talk about difficult topics as your child gets older. One of the most challenging tasks to learn is how to respond to...
Child Development, Health and Safety, Parenting
Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers is a free, online resource developed by CDC. Designed for parents of 2-to 4-year-olds, Essentials for Parenting addresses common parenting challenges like tantrums and whining. The purpose of the resource is to...
