Early Childhood - Ages Birth to 5
From the first day of life to the first day of kindergarten, children grow faster than at any other time in their lives. The first five years of life literally shape how the brain gets built, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Parents are their children’s first and most important teachers.
Behavior and Discipline
- Discipline for Young Children- A workbook for parents of young children.
- One Tough Job – Being a positive parent can be tough!
- Positive Discipline – Learn how to negotiate the challenges of parenting
Child Care
- Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services - Learn more about quality child care.
- Virginia Child Care Resource and Referral Network - Talk to a professional about your child care needs.
- Virginia Department of Social Services - Find child care providers in your area.
- Virginia Early Childhood Foundation - What does quality child care look like?
Developmental Stages
- PBS Parents – Learn the milestones of your child's first five years
Early Education and Learning
- PBS Parents – You are your child’s first and most important teacher.
- Zero to Three – Because early experiences matter.
- Born Learning - Help shape your child's world
Health, Nutrition and Safety
- Healthy Children – Answers to many health questions that new parents have.
- Kids Health – Learn what you need to know about raising a healthy family
Parenting
- GrandFamilies Guide - Learn more about the basics of grandparents raising grandchildren
- One Tough Job - Find information especially for dads.
- RVA Basics - Five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life
Social and Emotional Development
- Zero to Three – Because early experiences matter
- RVA Basics - Five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life