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.
Family Resource Guide
The Family Resource Guide provides information on local, state, and national resources available to meet the needs of South Dakota families raising children and youth with disabilities and/or special health care needs.
Because programs may change in scope, delivery or availability, a convenient Notes section on each page provides space to record dates of contact, up-to-date program information, or other important details. Please contact South Dakota Parent Connection for additional resources not included in the Family Resource Guide at sdpc@sdparent.org or 1-800-640-4553.
Note: A comprehensive listing of all available resources across South Dakota is beyond the scope of this Guide.