Parenting and Child Development Resources

Parents are the real experts. You know your child better than anyone. You're also your child's first, and most important, teacher. The following websites provide child development information targeted to parents and families on the physical, mental and emotional development in young children. Click on "Early Childhood Health and Safety Websites" for resources specific to health.

American Academy of Pediatrics

The AAP is the leading authority in child health. The website includes health resources such as the Health Topics Index and the Parenting Corner which can be accessed through the toolbar at the top of the home page.

Born Learning

Everyday life is a learning experience for children. Born Learning is a public engagement campaign that helps parents, grandparents and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities.

Child Development Institute

Information on the physical, mental and emotional growth and development in children and teenagers. Information on prenatal development is also provided.

National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC)

NCCIC is a service of the Child Care Bureau, is a national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and education information.

National Network for Child Care

This site provides child development information ranging from emotional and social development to intellectual and language development in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Smart Start North Carolina

This is a nationally recognized child development initiative working to ensure that every child in North Carolina enters school healthy and ready to succeed.

Talaris Research Institute

Talaris has gathered leading research studies on social and emotional development and merged them into easy-to-read and interesting summaries.

Zero to Three

Zero to Three has brought together the fields of medicine, child development, research science and human behavior, to focus exclusively on the first three years of life.

• Parenting A-Z is a continually growing list of topics, covering a variety of areas interesting to parents.
• Tip of the Week will give you ideas and information about all areas of a young child's development.

The websites and resources listed do not necessarily reflect Smart Start Colorado's official position. Inclusion in this website does not constitute endorsement or promotion.