These concise, easy-to-read articles offer guidance for families on various subjects essential to early childhood development and well-being.
NEW Handout: Vaccine Q&As
We’re excited to share a new resource designed to support your conversations with families about vaccines. This caregiver-friendly FAQ highlights some of the most common questions we’ve heard and provides clear, science-based answers in an approachable, respectful way.
We recognize that vaccine decisions can feel sensitive and personal, so this resource was developed to ensure it meets families where they are — encouraging understanding, building trust and supporting informed decision-making about children’s health.
Note: This resource will be available in all languages soon!
Languages
Topics Covered
0-12 Months
- Adjusting to a Baby Sibling
- Bath Time
- Baby-Led Weaning
- Breastfeeding Basics
- Breastfeeding Facts & Myths
- Car Seat Safety
- Child Care
- Coparenting After a Break-Up or Divorce
- Crawling
- Daily Routines
- Food Allergies
- Gatekeeping – NEW
- Medicine Refusal
- Newborn Crying
- Newborn Sleep
- Perinatal Mood and Anxiety (PMADs)
- Returning to Work
- Saying Goodbye
- Sleep Advice
- Sleep Training
- Teething
- Temperament – HealthySteps Specialists can use the Temperament Tool when diving more deeply into this area with caregivers.
- Tips for Coparenting with Others Who Live with You
- When to Call the Doctor
- Vaccine FAQ’s – NEW
12-24 Months
- Baby Proofing
- Bedtime for Toddlers
- Biting
- Challenging Behavior
- Early Intervention
- Early Signs of Autism
- Feeding Your Toddler
- Limit Setting
- Loveys
- Managing Toddler Fears
- Pointing
- Self-Regulation
- Sharing
- Tantrums
- Toddler Language
- Toddler Meal Times
- Transitions
- Weaning
- When Your Child Says No
24-36 Months
- Baby Led Play
- Illness and Death
- Lying
- Nightmares and Night Terrors
- Time Out
- Toilet Learning
- Toilet Readiness
- Water Safety
