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"The Parenting Journey
SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL
How do I keep my child active and entertained?
Playgroups, preschool, childcare, ABLE recreation, respite nights for parents at ABF, bowling alley, local parks - tot lot, library, skating rink.
Children's Council
www.thechildrenscouncil.org
(828) 262-5424
Parks & Recreation
www.wataugacounty.org
(828) 264-9511
BEHAVIORAL & EMOTIONAL
What do I do when I don't know what to do about my child's behavior?
Positive Parenting tools/classes, Love & Logic, dealing with challenging behaviors, grief counseling.
Vaya Health
www.vayahealth.com
(800) 849-6127
Daymark
www.daymarkrecovery.org
(828) 264-8759
PHYSICAL & MEDICAL
What do I do to keep my chiId healthy?
Dental, medical, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, home health.
Blue Ridge Pediatrics
www.blueridgepeds.com
828-262-0100
FAMILY ASSISTANCE
Where do I go if I need help with food, shelter, transportation, emergency heat or medical costs/coverage?
Housing, medicaid, insurance, food, & nutrition services, energy assistance.
DHHS/Health Department
www.apphealthcare.com
(828) 264-4995
Children's Council
www.thechildrenscouncil.org
(828) 262-5424
Hospitality House
(828) 264-1237
www.hosphouse.org
EDUCATIONAL
Who do I contact about preschool or childcare?
Pre-k, preschool, home school.
DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, feel, and move. They develop at their own pace, so developmental milestones give a general idea of expectations. If you have concerns or want more information about milestones. Contact your child's pediatrician.
AGE 3
What most children do by this age: Social/Emotional Milestones
AGE 4
What most children do by this age: Social/Emotional Milestones
What most children do by this age: Social/Emotional Milestones
SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL
How do I keep my child active and entertained?
Playgroups, preschool, childcare, ABLE recreation, respite nights for parents at ABF, bowling alley, local parks - tot lot, library, skating rink.
Children's Council
www.thechildrenscouncil.org
(828) 262-5424
Parks & Recreation
www.wataugacounty.org
(828) 264-9511
BEHAVIORAL & EMOTIONAL
What do I do when I don't know what to do about my child's behavior?
Positive Parenting tools/classes, Love & Logic, dealing with challenging behaviors, grief counseling.
Vaya Health
www.vayahealth.com
(800) 849-6127
Daymark
www.daymarkrecovery.org
(828) 264-8759
PHYSICAL & MEDICAL
What do I do to keep my chiId healthy?
Dental, medical, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, home health.
Blue Ridge Pediatrics
www.blueridgepeds.com
828-262-0100
FAMILY ASSISTANCE
Where do I go if I need help with food, shelter, transportation, emergency heat or medical costs/coverage?
Housing, medicaid, insurance, food, & nutrition services, energy assistance.
DHHS/Health Department
www.apphealthcare.com
(828) 264-4995
Children's Council
www.thechildrenscouncil.org
(828) 262-5424
Hospitality House
(828) 264-1237
www.hosphouse.org
EDUCATIONAL
Who do I contact about preschool or childcare?
Pre-k, preschool, home school.
DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, feel, and move. They develop at their own pace, so developmental milestones give a general idea of expectations. If you have concerns or want more information about milestones. Contact your child's pediatrician.
AGE 3
What most children do by this age: Social/Emotional Milestones
- Calms down within 10 minutes after you leave her, like at a childcare drop off
- Notices other children and joins them to play
- Talks with you in conversation using at least two back-and-forth exchanges
- Asks “who,” “what,” “where,” or “why” questions, like “Where is mommy/daddy?”
- Says what action is happening in a picture or book when asked, like “running,” “eating,” or “playing”
- Says first name, when asked
- Talks well enough for others to understand, most of the time
- Draws a circle, when you show him how
- Avoids touching hot objects, like a stove, when you warn her
- Strings items together, like large beads or macaroni
- Puts on some clothes by himself, like loose pants or a jacket
- Uses a fork
AGE 4
What most children do by this age: Social/Emotional Milestones
- Pretends to be something else during play (teacher, superhero, dog)
- Asks to go play with children if none are around, like “Can I play with Alex?”
- Comforts others who are hurt or sad, like hugging a crying friend
- Avoids danger, like not jumping from tall heights at the playground
- Likes to be a “helper”
- Changes behavior based on where she is (place of worship, library, playground)
- Says sentences with four or more words
- Says some words from a song, story, or nursery rhyme
- Talks about at least one thing that happened during his day, like “I played soccer.”
- Answers simple questions like “What is a coat for?” or “What is a crayon for?”
- Names a few colors of items
- Tells what comes next in a well-known story
- Draws a person with three or more body parts
- Catches a large ball most of the time
- Serves himself food or pours water, with adult supervision
- Unbuttons some buttons
- Holds crayon or pencil between fingers and thumb (not a fist)
What most children do by this age: Social/Emotional Milestones
- Follows rules or takes turns when playing games with other children
- Sings, dances, or acts for you
- Does simple chores at home, like matching socks or clearing the table after eating
- Tells a story she heard or made up with at least two events. For example, a cat was stuck in a tree and a firefighter saved it
- Answers simple questions about a book or story after you read or tell it to him
- Keeps a conversation going with more than three back-and-forth exchanges
- Uses or recognizes simple rhymes (bat-cat, ball-tall)
- Counts to 10
- Names some numbers between 1 and 5 when you point to them
- Uses words about time, like “yesterday,” “tomorrow,” “morning,” or “night”
- Pays attention for 5 to 10 minutes during activities. For example, during story time or making arts and crafts (screen time does not count)
- Writes some letters in her name
- Names some letters when you point to them
- Buttons some buttons
- Hops on one foot