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#MilestoneMonday: Before you know it, your child has turned four and then five years old. Their behavior may change and they may even start acting out.![]()
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This resource can help you track their developmental milestones from physical skills to social skills: www.healthychildren.org/english/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/default.aspx![]()
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#ActEarly #BeInformed #developmentalmilestones #education #ourkidsarethefuture
How to Help Kids Who Are #lonely-![]()
What parents can say to kids who are struggling socially and how they can help.![]()
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How to Help Kids Who Are Lonely - Child Mind Institute
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How parents can support kids who are struggling to make or keep friends. Advice about what to say to kids who are lonely and how to help.
ABLE – Savings Plans for the Future![]()
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Guidance and education for youth with #Disabilities, families & professionals on the use of #ABLEaccounts. ![]()
#ABLE Accounts allow an individual to save post-tax income and use it for disability-related services.![]()
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Supporting #MilitaryFamilies-![]()
Part of the #MilitaryLife is moving to new locations every few years or even more frequently.![]()
There is help available to make the family’s transition from one location to another a bit more smoothly.![]()
www.parentcenterhub.org/military/
World Down Syndrome Day March 21, 2025 |![]()
Everyone needs support sometimes. People with Down syndrome need support to live and be included in the community, like everyone else.![]()
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