Child Development

Stages of Development – Children’s physical and emotional needs vary by age. Parents can utilize specific resources for guides to proper eating, sleeping, discipline techniques, and more to raise healthy children.

Support for Iowa’s Families and Caregivers – Browse this website for resources or take a look at the Early Childhood A to Z section for topics such as child care, health and safety, child development, learning to read and write, parenting, pregnancy, and many others.

Problems with Puberty – Adolescents experience vast changes in a short amount of time while growing up. It is critical for parents to know how to support their son or daughter and ease the physical, emotional, and social transitions a child may face during puberty.

Making Milestones – Documenting when and how a child can first eat, sleep, talk, walk, and play are vital to tracking child development and progress over time. If large delays are present, parents need to be able to pinpoint when it is appropriate to consult professional help.