This is our greatest challenge as parents and caregivers, as well as our greatest opportunity.
How can parents, grandparents and caregivers support learning? Since children learn in a variety of ways and styles, to achieve developmental milestones the relationship with parents and primary caregivers is essential. It's a connection that allows for optimum learning.
All-Ways Growing
Your Guide to the First Six Years. Thid guide is designed as both a place fo you to store precious memories of your baby's early chldhood as well as a guide for information on developmental milestones and activities to support your child's development.
Throughout the early years, your child will grow and change tremendously. For more information about your child’s age and stage, use the following tools. Your Child @ Series:
| Birth | 2 months | 4-6 months |
6-12 months | 12-18 months |
| 18-24 months |
24-36 months | 3 years |
4 years | 5 years |
Evaluations
The Macomb Intermediate School District provides special education evaluations and support services for children birth to age 26. Families or school personnel can contact Denise Uhouse, Project Find Coordinator at 586.228.3463. to set up screening appointments and to learn more.
Early On
If you're concerned about your child's development, don't worry, but don't wait. Macomb's Early On staff can provide answers to your questions and help you to evaluate your child's development. Call Anne Dallaire, Early On Coordinator 586.228.3331 More information and free materials are available at www.1800EarlyOn.org
Home Based Parenting Programs and Parenting Classes and Support