Child Development

Developmental Milestones

Click here for information about your child's milestones and what to expect.

From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move. Click here to learn more.

What are Milestones?

Children develop in certain predictable ways, referred to as developmental milestones. Milestones cover four areas of a child's development:

Cognitive
Communication and Language
Social and Emotional
Motor

Milestones help you understand how your child learns and grows. Click here for an interactive website that allows you to select your child's age or a specific area of development to learn more about milestones at certain ages.

Developmental Milestones

3-year old

Developmental Milestones

4-year old

Developmental Milestones

5-year old

ASQ: Developmental Milestone Screening

Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) ask questions about things that your child can or cannot do to help track their development. Ask your child's teacher for a copy of an ASQ for your child.

Want to get started right now? Access an ASQ for your child here.

Imaginative Play

What is Imaginative Play and Why is it Important for Young ChildrenPlaying pretend with your child might seem silly at times, but it’s actually pretty serious business when it comes to learning. Whether you’re new to playing dress up or having a pretend concert in your kitchen, or you are looking for more ways to spark your child’s imagination, we have tips for you!

Sexual Behaviors in Children

Identify, understand, and respond to sexualized behaviors

Click on this free downloadable PDF to be guided through how to identify, understand, and respond to red, orange, and green sexualized behaviors in children. The traffic lights brochure guides parents and educations to understand which behaviors are normal, concerning, or harmful in children and teens.