Family Tools & Tips
Welcome to our Parent Resource Page! Here, you’ll find helpful tools, guides, and information designed to support you and your child throughout your early intervention journey. Whether you’re looking for tips on child development, ways to encourage learning at home, or details about available community services, this page is here to empower you every step of the way. Our goal is to make it easy for families to find the resources they need to help every child reach their fullest potential.
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Turning Delays into Progress: Early Intervention supports families with children ages birth to three who have disabilities or developmental delays. For more information, visit nyc.gov/health/earlyint.
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Early intervention can make a meaningful difference in your child’s growth and development. This guide is designed to help you understand what early intervention is, how it works, and what to expect throughout the process. Inside, you’ll find clear information about evaluations, services, and family rights, along with practical tips for supporting your child at home. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to learn more, this guide will help you feel informed, confident, and supported every step of the way.
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This guide, graciously written Stacy with LawFirm.com, offers compassionate, practical advice for parents looking to provide stability during a challenging time. It covers how divorce impacts children from infants to teens, signs to watch for, and immediate steps parents can take. It’s packed with research-based insights and tools that families can start using right away.
https://www.lawfirm.com/family-law/how-to-help-children-cope-with-divorce/
Fun at Home: Everyday Activities for Learning and Play
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Read
Reading with your child can not only help you and your child build a special bond, but it will also enhance your child's imagination and creativity, as well as language skills.
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Make reading a part of your routine. Children thrive in predictable environments. Reading the same books repeatedly allows children to predict story elements and learn through repetition.
Reading is not the only way to use books to engage with children. Use the pictures in a book to tell your own story.
Enjoy storytime! Reading is a great time to interact with children. As you read together, make funny sounds or sing songs that go along with the story.
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Play
Play is important for development since it adds to children's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being. Play also provides an excellent opportunity for parents to completely engage with their children. This activity will assist your child in developing joint attention and an expanded attention span.
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*Physically Demanding Activities & Exercises:
These are activities that children love throughout the day when they need to get their wiggles out. Indoor tag, children's yoga, a dance party, or hopscotch can all be beneficial to your child.
*Intellectually Stimulating Activities:
Activities such as puzzles, blocks, painting, and music time can all stimulate your child intellectually and get their brains reeling.