Child Development
Milestones Matter in a Child's Development!
From birth to age five, a child should reach milestones in how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves. The CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. resources make it easy to monitor developmental milestones from two months through five years of age. Track, celebrate and share milestones; gets tips and activities to boost development; and learn when (and how) to act if there are concerns.
For Parents
As a parent, you already have what it takes to help your young child learn and grow!
Watch your child’s amazing progress by tracking his or her developmental milestones –how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves.
CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. has many free resources available to help you.
Parent Tip Sheet: Concerned? How to Get Help
For Professionals
Milestone Materials For Print or Order From South Dakota Parent Connection
Children's Books For Orders
Tip Sheets - Print or Order
Concerned About Development?
Primers/Guides - Print
Free Online Training For Early Care and Education Providers
Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns
Please contact the CDC’s Act Early Ambassador to SD for assistance or with questions.
Lisa Sanderson, lsanderson@sdparent.org, 800-640-4553 or 605-361-3171
Milestone Moments Booklets
Developmental Checklists
As a parent, you already have what it takes to help your young child learn and grow!
Watch your child’s amazing progress by tracking his or her developmental milestones –how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves.
