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Child Development

Have you ever asked yourself “Why do children do that?” or “What will my child do next?” Child development experts at Sanford Children’s may be able to help answer your child development questions.

As the community outreach arm of Sanford Children’s, CHILD Services’ staff are able to connect the many resources of Sanford Children’s and the community together to meet the needs of children and families. Through services and information, trained staff are available to assist parents, child care providers and early childhood teachers in obtaining information on children’s development.

To access all services contact us at (605) 333-0698 or email childsrv@sanfordhealth.org

Child Development » Services

	Family and Friends Adult/Child and Infant CPR	9/22/08
	This non-certifying CPR class is designed for people who want to learn rescue skills for loved ones.
	Family Life Educator On Call	9/17/08
	Family Life Educators are just a phone call away.
	Growing Healthy Program	3/2/10
	Sanford Children’s Growing Healthy Project partners with community entities to design and implement services and programs that promote healthy, active lifestyles for children.
	Kids Health Website	9/22/08
	Sanford Children's is an education partner with Kids Health.
	Project 8 Car Seat Education	9/22/08
	Project 8 is an educational program for parents and guardians in South Dakota.
	Toy and Game Lending Library	9/22/08
	The Toy and Game Lending Library, provides age appropriate toys and resources for parents, childcare providers and educators.
	Vision and Hearing Screenings	7/28/08
	South Dakota’s State Division of Child Care Services and Sanford Children’s CHILD Services provide vision and hearing screenings.

Child Development » Articles

	Baby’s Emotional Milestones	7/28/08
	Learn what to expect as your baby explores emotions.
	Communication and Your 1 to 2 year-old	7/28/08
	Language development really takes off during this time, especially as your baby approaches his or her second birthday.
	Communication and Your 2 to 3 year-old	7/28/08
	In this age group children experience a tremendous growth spurt in language skills.
	Communication and Your 4 to 5 year-old	7/28/08
	Children learn by absorbing information through daily interactions and experiences with other children, adults, and the world.
	Delayed Speech or Language Development	7/28/08
	What is the difference between speech and language and how do you know if there is a problem?
	Developing Your Child's Self-Esteem	7/28/08
	Healthy self-esteem is a child's armor against the challenges of the world. Kids who feel good about themselves seem to have an easier time handling conflicts and resisting negative pressures.
	Disciplining Your Child	7/17/08
	Whatever the age of your child, it's important to be consistent when it comes to discipline. If you don't stick to the rules and consequences that you set up, your child isn't likely to either.
	Reading Books to Babies	7/28/08
	Reading aloud to your baby is a wonderful shared activity and it's an important form of stimulation.
	Separation Anxiety	7/28/08
	Fear of separation from a significant person first occurs between six to twelve months when the infant begins to be able to differentiate between people.
	Sleep and Preschoolers	7/28/08
	Sleep helps kids grow strong and healthy. At this stage, the important thing is to help your child develop good habits for getting to sleep.
	Sleep and Your 1 to 2 Year-Old	7/28/08
	A simple bedtime routine, one that has already been established and remains the same night after night is best to combat a toddler's cry,
	Sleep and Your 8 to 12 Month-Old	7/28/08
	Though your baby is beginning to develop in so many positive ways, certain sleep problems may start to crop up as your child approaches the first birthday.
	Toddlers and Play	7/28/08
	Toddler play may look like a lot of fun to the adult eye but to a toddler, play is work.
	Toddlers and Sharing	7/28/08
	Sharing is easier said then done in the toddler world. Sharing is an act that is gradually learned by children over the first five years of life.
	Toilet Teaching Your Child	7/25/08
	Not every child will be ready at the same age, so it's important to watch your child for signs of readiness, such as stopping an activity for a few seconds or clutching his or her diaper.

	Early Childhood Classes for Caregivers and Teachers	4/25/11
	CHILD Services can provide both basic and advanced services to providers. Classes cover all topic areas required by the Division of Child Care Services for licensing and registration requirements.
	Parenting Classes	4/25/11
	You have parenting questions? We have answers.
	Responsive Parenting Program Classes	4/25/11
	Responsive Parenting classes are classes for parents with children ages birth to three years old.

	Books Available at the Mutch Women's Health Library	10/21/09
	Early Childhood Brochures	12/27/11
	Early Childhood Links	10/21/09
	Watch Me Grow Developmental Checklists	1/31/12

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