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NYS Parent Guide
 

Growth and Child Development

This is the story for the first five years of your parenting journey. You are an important person in your child's life. No one can ever take your place. Your relationship is like no other. Here are links to helpful tips and information and resources to make this journey great!

PRENATAL

Baby on the Way

A baby will soon join your family. Maybe through pregnancy, adoption, or foster care. Click the links below to learn what to expect and how to prepare.

0-6 MONTHS

Getting to Know Each Other

Your baby is one-of-a-kind. There is no one quite like him. Click the links below to learn what to expect and how to prepare.

6-12 MONTHS

On the Move!

Your baby is on the move—and that means so are you. Click the links below to learn what to expect and how to prepare.

12-24 MONTHS

You and Your Wonderful One-Year-Old

Have you ever wanted two very different things at the same time? A piece of chocolate cake and to lose a few pounds? Click the links below to learn what to expect and how to prepare.

24-36 MONTHS

You and Your Terrific Two-Year-Old

Can you believe that in just 24 months your baby has grown to be a walking, talking, thinking toddler? Click the links below to learn what to expect and how to prepare.

36-48 MONTHS

You and Your Thriving Three-Year-Old

Welcome to the “preschool years,” the time between age three and when your little one enters school. Click the links below to learn what to expect and how to prepare.

48-60 MONTHS

You and Your Fabulous Four-Year-Old

“Energetic,” “imaginative,” “social” and sometimes “impatient” describes a four-year-old. Click the links below to learn what to expect and how to prepare.