PARENT RESOURCES

Children start learning about the world around them from their first day of life. Here are some resources to help guide parents.

Few things are scarier than those first few days at home with your newborn. And it really does take a village. Thankfully our "village" — Edina — offers these wonderful resources to help you.

The First Few Months

Pregnancy and Postpartum Support MN promotes optimal emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum.

New baby and parent support classes at Edina Family Center, Amma Maternity.


Healthcare Connections

Children who are both physically and mentally healthy can take full advantage of early education opportunities.
 
Healthy Children offers a wealth of information for childhood ages and stages.
 
Childhood immunization information from American Academy of Pediatrics and National Network for Immunization Information.

Check out the Bloomington Public Health Follow-Along Program - Early Childhood Intervention System.
To enroll in the program, use this form.
 
For fun: Do you know how to sneeze properly? Learn more from kid experts. 

 

Early Education Programs

Children who participate in high-quality early education programs develop better language skills, score higher on tests, and have better social skills and fewer behavioral programs once they enter school.

The Edina Family Center offers ECFE parenting education and other support for new parents.

List of Early Education Programs Serving Edina

 

Parent-Child Interaction Tips

An Edina Elementary teacher put together these tips on building literacy skills with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Minnesota Parents Know offers tips, milestones, and suggested activities for ages newborn – grade 12 from the MN Department of Education Early Education Programs.

BabySpace - Solution-focused advice for parents, grandparents,and childcare providers by Dr. Terrie Rose.  Rose, a licensed child psychologist, is founder of Baby Space and recognized leader in early childhood mental health.

Developmental Assets that help children grow up healthy, caring and responsible.

Learn ways to add to your knowledge and promote baby and toddler development.

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