Developmental Milestones: Tracking Your Child’s Learning & Growth

As our children grow, we may wonder if their growth, development, and learning are on track. Early milestones -- a baby's smile, the first steps, early words -- are often celebrated. Yet, developmental delays are very common, affecting close to 1 in 4 children ages zero to five years. So, why is it so important to track developmental milestones? And, what are the milestones?   Tune in to hear Dr. Jennifer Hall-Lande as she outlines the four domains of development and highlights key developmental delays parents might see, so they can track their child's development and act early if they have concerns. She also discusses how culture and individual difference influence development. If you have or care for a child ages zero to five years, you won't want to miss this important Mom Enough episode brought to you by Help Me Grow Minnesota.   IS YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT ON TRACK? Visit the Help Me Grow Minnesota website and take a look at the information and videos on developmental milestones for a child the age of yours. What does this suggest about how your child is learning and developing in the different domains (communication, cognition, physical/motor, social-emotional) that Dr. Jennifer Hall-Lande discussed?   IS YOUR CHILD MEETING THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES? ❉ Help Me Grow Minnesota. Check out Help Me Grow MN for information on developmental milestones, encouraging healthy development, and getting help if you have concerns about a child's development. You can also find Help Me Grow on Facebook and Instagram (developmental videos).   ❉ Encouraging Healthy Development. Help Me Grow MN has helpful (and easy) ideas to support your child's development from newborn to five years old. Check out this resource to learn more about fun things you can do to support your child's learning and growth.   ❉ CDC on Developmental Milestones. Check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's resources on child development. Track your child's development and get a downloadable PDF with developmental information by age. You can also learn about the Milestone Tracker app for monitoring your child's development. See the recent revisions to the CDC's developmental milestones as well.   ❉ Minnesota Learn the Signs Act Early. Minnesota Act Early is an outreach campaign that promotes early screening and identification of potential developmental delays. Get information on healthy development, early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays, and early intervention options.