📚 Government & National Health Organizations
- CDC – Learn the Signs. Act Early
- https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly
- Tracks developmental milestones and includes checklists, tips, and a free app for parents.
- Zero to Three
- https://www.zerotothree.org
- Offers resources on infant and toddler development, behavior, and parenting strategies.
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – HealthyChildren.org
- https://www.healthychildren.org
- Expert guidance on physical, mental, and emotional development from birth to age 5.
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
- https://www.nichd.nih.gov
- Covers research-based topics on child development and health.
🎓 Educational & Research Institutions
- Harvard Center on the Developing Child
- https://developingchild.harvard.edu
- Deep insights on brain development, toxic stress, and early learning, with parent-friendly videos and briefs.
- The Urban Child Institute
- https://www.urbanchildinstitute.org
- Evidence-based information focused on early brain development and school readiness.
- The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/for-families
- Practical articles for parents on play, school transitions, language, and more.
🌍 Multilingual & Cultural Development Resources
- Colorín Colorado
- https://www.colorincolorado.org
- Bilingual site for parents of English language learners, with resources in Spanish and English.
- Raising Children Network (Australia)
- https://raisingchildren.net.au
- Comprehensive developmental advice including multilingual topics, though Australian-based, widely applicable.
💬 Parenting & Practical Guides
- PBS Parents
- https://www.pbs.org/parents
- Fun, engaging articles and videos based on popular educational programming.
- Vroom by Bezos Family Foundation
- https://www.vroom.org
- App and toolkits with simple, science-based tips for everyday brain-building moments.
- Pathways.org
- https://pathways.org
- Focuses on motor, sensory, and communication development with clear milestones and videos.
