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Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin Doctors use certain milestones to tell if a toddler is developing as expected. There's a wide range of what's considered normal, so some children gain skills earlier or later than others. Toddlers who were born prematurel...

Finding high-quality, affordable child care is difficult in many communities. Here are a few tips that may help: Contact our Child Care Information Specialists for more ideas. Call 888.291.9811. Look at different locations from where you initially consider...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Doctors use certain milestones to tell if a toddler is developing as expected. There's a wide range of what's considered normal, so some children gain skills earlier or later than others. Toddlers who were born premat...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Doctors use certain milestones to tell if a toddler is developing as expected. There's a wide range of what's considered normal, so some children gain skills earlier or later than others. Toddlers who were born premat...

Parents and caregivers of children with special needs may have additional concerns in finding child care that is sensitive and respectful. Resources Help Me GrowConnects families and caregivers of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with developmental concer...

LGBTQ families may have additional concerns in finding child care. Resources Outfront MinnesotaResources for LGBTQ community for equality, opportunities, and protection of rights. Family Equality CouncilAdvancing legal and lived equality for LGBTQ families ...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Doctors use certain milestones to tell if a preschooler is developing as expected. There's a wide range of what's considered normal, so some children gain skills earlier or later than others. Kids who were born premat...

Resources to support your child’s growth and development. Resources Help Me GrowInformation about how a child develops between birth and age 5, ideas on encouraging healthy development, and links to help if you have developmental concerns about your child. ...

Licensing and certification are ways for families to know that a program has met basic health and safety standards. Minnesota child care programs are required to be licensed unless the program is license-exempt. The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS...

A list of comprehensive resources for financial assistance, medical programs, nutrition, and housing. Help Me Connect Resources and services for families with young children. Learn More Low Income Assistance Bridge to BenefitsHelps you learn if you are e...

Medically reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD From your baby's first day, doctors will keep track of weight, length, and head size. Growth is a good indicator of general health. Babies who are growing well are generally healthy, while poor growth can be a sign of...

YouthLink is a nonprofit in downtown Minneapolis that helps young people (ages 16-24) experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Website: https://www.youthlinkmn.org/ Programs Drop-In Center Get basic needs like a hot meal, shower, and clothing a...

CareerForce is here to help you prepare for and find employment CareerForce staff at more than 50 locations throughout Minnesota help people over the phone, online and in person. Whether you need to find a job right away or want to learn about training opport...

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Support from their parents helps kids do well academically. Here are 10 ways parents can keep their kids on track to be successful students. 1. Go to Back-to-School Night and Parent-Teacher Conferences Kids do bette...

Help if you've lost a job Losing a job is difficult. If you have lost your job, you may face significant emotional, psychological, financial and physical challenges. Job loss can force you to change your spending habits or impact your self-esteem. It can also...

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Parental support plays an important part in helping students succeed in middle school. But as they grow more independent, it can be hard for parents to know when to get involved and when a more behind-the-scenes appro...

Develop a strong set of tools Before you start applying for jobs, you need to develop a good set of job search tools to market yourself to employers. These tools include resumes, cover letters, interview preparation notes, examples of your work and other mate...

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Parents can play a vital role in helping teens succeed in school by being informed and offering support and guidance. Even though teens are seeking independence, parental involvement is an important ingredient for aca...

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Toys are a fun and important part of every child's development. But each year, many kids are treated in hospital emergency departments for toy-related injuries. Choking is a risk for kids ages 3 or younger, be...

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Each year, hospital emergency departments treat many kids for toy-related injuries. With so many toys on the market and new ones arriving every day, it's important to make sure the toys your child plays with a...