Resources for Families
Handouts and other resources for parents and caregivers covering topics relating to parenting babies and toddlers
HealthySteps’ caregiver resources include handouts on early learning and positive parenting, as well as materials aligned with key milestones and the well-child visit schedule.
Handouts are available in multiple languages (Arabic, Bengali, English, Haitian Creole, Simplified Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese). Click the links below to visit the resource page and download the content in your preferred language.
Topical Handouts for Caregivers
These concise, easy-to-read articles offer guidance on various subjects essential to early childhood development and well-being. More than 50 topics are covered!
Early Learning
The HealthySteps Early Learning handouts follow the well-child visit schedule, including the newborn visit, and suggest no-cost and low-cost activities to enhance your ability to stimulate your baby’s development and promote school readiness.
What’s Up: Age-Based Newsletters for Caregivers
These 13 age-based developmental newsletters provide information on what to expect, answer frequently asked questions, and offer tips for supporting your baby’s development from birth through age 3.
Positive Parenting
Parenting comes with mistakes and missteps. What makes a parent great is recognizing when things haven’t gone right and responding with love to repair the relationship. These resources help you put positive parenting into action.
ACEs, Toxic Stress & Resilience
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, and resilience-building interventions can improve physical, emotional, and mental health. These handouts include basic definitions, explanations of why ACEs are a problem, and information on how to help protect your children.
More Resources
Visit our resource library to see additional resources for families.