Quick Reference-Watauga  www.apphealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Final-BH-Graph.pdf

"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
  • Calms down within 10 minutes after you leave her, like at a childcare drop off
  • Notices other children and joins them to play
Language/Communication Milestones
  • 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
Cognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
  • Draws a circle, when you show him how
  • Avoids touching hot objects, like a stove, when you warn her
Movement/Physical Development Milestones
  • 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)
Language/Communication Milestones
  • 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?”
Cognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
  • Names a few colors of items
  • Tells what comes next in a well-known story
  • Draws a person with three or more body parts
Movement/Physical Development Milestones
  • 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)
AGE 5
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
Language/Communication Milestones
  • 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)
Cognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
  • 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
Movement/Physical Development Milestones
  • Buttons some buttons
  • Hops on one foot