Developmental Milestones Archives - Great Start Livingston

4Jun

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Developmental Milestones

6 Tips For Potty Training Success

Jun4, 2024 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Developmental Milestones

Is your child ready to learn to use the potty all on their own? Michigan State University Extension early childhood educators expect that most children are physically capable of toilet training between the ages of 18 months and 3 years of age. However, physical capability and emotional readiness do not always...

27Nov

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development December Offerings MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for our December offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team member near you! Follow our Facebook page for more information and resources...

2May

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Developmental Milestones

Child Development & Milestone Information

May2, 2023 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Developmental Milestones

Great Start Livingston – Child Development Resources Visit our website for a variety of resources to ensure your child is achieving appropriate milestones. Ages and Stages Questionnaire This is a FREE developmental screening tool and resources for children 2 months to 5 years. Early On Early On helps families...

21Mar

Developmental Milestones/ Guest Post/ Language/ Speech

Five Tips to Increase Your Child’s Language Skills

Mar21, 2023 Developmental Milestones/ Guest Post/ Language/ Speech

1. Keep Desired Objects Out of Reach By keeping desired toys or food out of your child’s reach, you are creating a way for your child to communicate with you. This interaction could look like your child using eye contact, pointing, reaching, using sign language, or a verbal request. ...

20Mar

Community Partner/ Developmental Milestones/ Education/ Parent Resources/ Resources

2023 Michigan Division for Early Childhood Conference

Mar20, 2023 Community Partner/ Developmental Milestones/ Education/ Parent Resources/ Resources

Attention Businesses, Agencies, Organizations, and Non-Profits Do you cater to the needs of young children (Birth to age 8) with or without disabilities? Consider being a sponsor, vendor, or exhibitor at the 2023 Michigan Division for Early Childhood Conference. Theme: “All Means ALL“ Friday, May 5, 2023, 8:30 a.m....

8Dec

Developmental Milestones/ Guest Post/ Speech

Does Baby Sign Language Delay Speech?

Dec8, 2022 Developmental Milestones/ Guest Post/ Speech

A common misconception surrounding American Sign Language is that only individuals in the Deaf Community use it. However, sign language can be used for children who are non-verbal and require other methods of communication, including children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other diagnoses that are often accompanied...

14Nov

Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Lead/ MDHHS/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Safety

Lead Safe Home

Nov14, 2022 Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Lead/ MDHHS/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Safety

Protecting you and your child from the harmful effects of lead Winter is on its way, which means we will be spending more time indoors. For those with infants or young children at home or visiting during the holidays, it is especially important to ensure that the home environment...

8Jul

Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Summer

Fun in the Sun

Jul8, 2022 Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Summer

“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson- Summer is a great time to get kids outdoors. The benefits of exposing children to nature early in life have been well documented. According to Ming Kuo, Ph.D., a researcher at the University of Illinois at...

7Jul

Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Safety/ Summer

Summer Safety Tips

Jul7, 2022 Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Safety/ Summer

Let the Summer Fun begin. However you spend your summer, here are a few tips to keep your adventures as safe as they are fun. Safe at Home and Play Never leave a child unattended in a car. Hydrate! Take frequent water breaks in the shade to cool off and...

16Jun

Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Vision

Children’s Vision Awareness Month

Jun16, 2022 Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Vision

It can be difficult to tell if a young child is struggling with their vision. Since children are still learning about the world around them, they may believe that everybody sees things the same way they do and therefore not report problems they are experiencing. A child’s ability to...

3May

Developmental Milestones

CDC Milestone Checklist Update

May3, 2022 Developmental Milestones

The CDC milestone checklists now represent when 75% of children have attained a developmental skill. The old checklists represented when 50% of children attained a developmental skill. The new milestone checklists are intended to provide clear guidance for when referral is warranted. The average age at which children achieve...

21Apr

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Developmental Milestones

Child Development & Milestone Information

Apr21, 2022 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Developmental Milestones

Great Start Livingston – Child Development Resources Ages and Stages Questionnaire – FREE developmental screening tool and resources for children 2 months to 5 years Early On – Help for infants and toddlers (ages birth -3) who have developmental delays or are at risk for delays due to certain...

10Sep

ACES/ Developmental Milestones/ Disability/ Health

Alcohol use during pregnancy can lead to lifelong effects

Sep10, 2021 ACES/ Developmental Milestones/ Disability/ Health

Up to 1 in 20 US school children may have FASDs People with FASDs can experience a mix of the following problems: Physical issues. low birth weight and growth. problems with heart, kidneys, and other organs. damage to parts of the brain. Which leads to… Behavioral and intellectual disabilities...

1Jun

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Developmental Milestones

Child Development & Milestone Information

Jun1, 2021 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Developmental Milestones

Great Start Livingston – Child Development Resources Ages and Stages Questionnaire – FREE developmental screening tool and resources for children 2 months to 5 years Complete an ASQ for your child through the end of June and be entered into a drawing to win a FREE Literacy Basket for...

Developmental Milestones

6 Tips For Potty Training Success

MSU Extension Child and Family Development December 2023 Offerings

Child Development & Milestone Information

Five Tips to Increase Your Child’s Language Skills

2023 Michigan Division for Early Childhood Conference

Does Baby Sign Language Delay Speech?

Lead Safe Home

Fun in the Sun

Summer Safety Tips

Children’s Vision Awareness Month

CDC Milestone Checklist Update

Child Development & Milestone Information

Alcohol use during pregnancy can lead to lifelong effects

Child Development & Milestone Information

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