Development at Home

Your child begins to learn and grow before he or she is even born. You are your child's first teacher!

Supporting Your Child's Development

Supporting your child’s development at home can be as simple as playing. Find ideas and tips on this page.

To understand what your young child will likely be able to do at different ages, visit our Milestones page. Milestones tell you what most children can do at a certain age. But, it’s important to remember that every child develops differently.

If you have questions or concerns about your child’s development, learning, or behavior, please contact Help Me Grow Inland Empire.

Food, shelter, and other basic needs are also important to your child’s development. If you need help with any of these things, contact Help Me Grow Inland Empire.

Identifying and supporting delays early can have a life-changing impact. Help Me Grow can help.

Activities to Do at Home

All of your child’s early experiences shape their brain development. Playing, talking, and singing with your child help them learn and grow. Below are some tips and ideas for supporting your child’s development at home.

Downloadable At-Home Activity Sheet

At-Home Activity Cards (English)

At-Home Activity Cards (Spanish)

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Get a developmental screening.

Contact your child's pediatrician to ask when your child is scheduled to have a developmental screening.

Or, call Help Me Grow Inland Empire at 1-888-464-4316 for a free screening.

*California Legislative Information. “AB-11 Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program: Screening Services.”
^†Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Developmental Disabilities.”