Helpful Links
Parenting
American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures
Health care promotion and disease prevention initiative that uses a developmentally based approach to address children’s health care needs.
Baby Navigator
Resources and tools for families to support their baby’s early learning.
Brazelton Touchpoints Center Family Resources
Values, principles and practices that guide the work of the providers and caregivers involved in your child’s life.
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning, Vanderbilt University
CSEFEL is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5.
Child Care Council of Nassau
Information and referrals for child care in Nassau County.
Child Care Council of Suffolk
Information and referrals for child care in Suffolk County.
Child Development, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The early years of a child’s life are very important for his or her health and development.
Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.
Day Care Council of New York
Information and referrals for child care in the five boroughs.
Developmental Milestones
Additional milestones reference; check this one with our list!!
Infants & Toddlers, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
If your child is age three or younger, this information will help you learn how to give your child a healthy start to life.
Institute for Parenting at Adelphi
Parent and provider resources including support groups and trainings.
Long Island Parenting Institute
Workshop and classes to teach, support and empower families.
New York State Early Intervention Program – A Parent’s Guide
New York State Family Resources
Resources for parents and professionals.
For immediate assistance on parenting issues, call the 24-hour Prevention and Parent Helpline: 1-800-CHILDREN or 1-800-244-5373.
To report suspected child abuse call 1-800-342-3720.
NYS Parent Guide
A variety of resources focused on the first five years of parenting.
New York State Parenting Education Partnership (NYSPEP)
Parenting education programs, searchable by county.
New York Zero-to-Three Network
The New York Zero-to-Three Network promotes the optimal development of young children, families and communities in the New York region.
Postpartum Resource Center of New York
Free, confidential phone support, education, information and support groups for mother, fathers, and families experiencing depression or anxiety during pregnancy or after having a baby.
Proper Handwashing Techniques
Written handwashing steps as well as videos.
Zero to Three, National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, Early Childhood Mental Health
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Association for Science in Autism Treatment
A wealth of resources for parents and professionals.
Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association
Resources, information and support for individuals on the spectrum.
Autism Speaks
Information and resources for parents and professionals about autism and treatment.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Signs and symptoms of ASD.
Autism Society
Resources and information about autism and treatment.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Autism Spectrum Disorder
Different Roads
Great resource for wide variety of ABA material.
Elija
Parent and family resources including in-services and conferences.
Product Safety Recalls
Collective List of Recalls
Recalls, including consumer products, food, medicine and more
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall List
Safe Kids Worldwide
Product Recalls
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
Helpful Apps
For a good resource on many apps, visit https://momswithapps.com/
Brochures
Click here to print MKSA Brochure
Click here to print MKSA Milestones Checklist
Click here to print MKSA Autism Card
Click here to print MKSA Milestones Card (quick reference)