Resources

To help you find more early childhood resources we have curated some of the top websites for parents and caregivers in Wisconsin.

Quality Child Care

Search for Quality Child Care Programs in Wisconsin
Tips for Choosing Quality Child Care
Becoming Eligible for Child Care in Milwaukee

Nurturing Your Baby’s Brain Development

Everyday Moments that Build a Healthy Brain
Let’s Talk about Math
Everyday Ways to Support Your Infant and Toddler
Getting Ready for School Begins at Birth
Baby Brain Map
Nurturing Your Child’s Brain Development
Nurturing Brain Development From Birth to Three
Frequently Asked Questions about Brain Development

Health and Physical Development

The Milestone Child Development Chart is shown Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Milestones for Your Child’s Health and Physical Development
Childhood Immunizations
Bader Care Health Insurance
Free or Reduced Cost Health Clinics in Milwaukee
Free or Reduced Cost Dental Clinics in Milwaukee
Mental Health Clinics in Wisconsin
Prescription Drug Assistance
Substance Use Care and Recovery
Wisconsin Well Woman Program
Services for Children with Delays or Disabilities
Nutrition and Food Assistance in Wisconsin
Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity
Minority Health Programs
Safe Sleep for Your Baby

Language Development and Communication

Milestones for Your Child’s Language Development and Communication
How to Talk to Your Baby
Children’s Book List (by age)
The Importance of Play

Social and Emotional Development

Milestones for Your Child’s Social and Emotional Development

Nurturing Healthy Social and Emotional Development in the Early Years
Helping Your Baby Develop Empathy
Developing Self Esteem in the Early Years
Developing Social-Emotional Skills (by age)

Challenging Behaviors

Understanding a Child’s Temperament
Tips for Managing Challenging Behaviors

Developmental Screening and Assessment

Learn the Signs of Development
Early Intervention Services in Wisconsin

Other Resources

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Wisconsin Department of Health Services 
Nutrition
Early Learning: Resources for Families
Safe Sleep for Your Baby
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food and Nutrition Service
Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities 
Healthychildren.org – From the American Academy of Pediatrics

You can find many more resources with the help of your local librarian, pediatricians’ office, your city government and of course, your parents or elders in your community.

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