Milestones: 3 months
Celebrate children’s growth by remembering important milestones.
Meet little Rudy at three months old! Together with children, watch this video in which Rudy’s dad, Freddy, remembers the day Rudy discovered his hands. Ask:
- Why do you think Rudy’s daddy, Freddy, keeps a memory box?
- Why do you think Freddy was so happy when he found Rudy’s rattle and remembered how Rudy found his hands?
- How do you think Freddy felt that day? (proud, happy, excited) Why do you think so? (Rudy was growing up and learning new things.)
- Why do you think babies use rattles? (rattles help babies develop the small muscles in their hands as they grasp on, rattles encourage babies to move their arms around and grow stronger, they help develop curiosity)
And…take time to savor the memories of babyhood!
6 Ways to Practice Nurturing Parenting
Tips from a pediatrician on understanding, empathizing with, encouraging, and positively guiding children.
Toddler Tips: Meltdowns
Strategies for during and after a meltdown…and even some ways meltdowns might be avoided.
For Providers: Using These Resources
Print and refer to this page as you implement the materials in this initiative.
Watch and Play: Abby's Magical Beasties
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Milestones: Your Five-Year-Old
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
Milestones: Your Six-Year-Old
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
Milestones: Your Four-Year-Old
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
