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helpful resources and services
Go-to parenting websites
American Academy of Pediatrics
Zero to Three (ZTT)
Text Programs
Think Small Text Video for Families (Aval in English, Spanish, Somali)
Text4Baby App for Pregnancy and the First Year (Avail in multiple languages)
Breast Feeding
HealthPartners Breastfeeding Center and Mom Cafe
Common Questions about breastfeeding
Childcare Assistance
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Parent Aware Quality Rating System and Finder
Minnesota Childcare Assistance Information
Minnesota Early Learning Scholarship Information
Podcast in English and Spanish: How Partnering with their Caregiver Supports Healthy Development
Childcare development milestones
Refer a Child to Help Me Grow MN
Center for Disease Control Milestone Info
Video on CDC Milestone Tracking
Video on CDC milestone tracking in Spanish
Follow Along Program (MN Dept of Health)
Food & nutrition
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Hunger Solutions Minnesota Help Resources
MN WIC Application and Process
Podcast in English and Spanish: Nurturing Healthy Eating Habits from the Start
Twin Cities Mobile Market
Health care
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Housing
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Coordinated Entry Information – Housing Assistance
Screen Time
AAP: Tiempo para estar frente a una pantalla
Podcast in English and Spanish: The Influence of Media on Young children’s Development
Sleep information
AAP Safe Sleep Resources for Parents (only English)
AAP Video on Safe Sleep Practices (only English)
Podcast in English and Spanish: Talking about Babies, Toddlers and Sleep
Tips for a sleep routine
General parenting
Podcast in English and Spanish: Coping with Crying in Babies and Toddlers
Discipline and limit setting info
ZTT podcast: How Babies Begin to Develop Self-control in the first 3 years ((English and Spanish)
Managing Your Own Emotions: the key to successful parenting
Are Time-outs Helpful or Harmful to Children (English and Spanish)
The Impact of Your Childhood on How you Parent Today (English and Spanish)
Talking about Race with Your Children
Little Moments Count Racial & Social Justice Resources
Little Moments Count COVID-19 Resources
Resources for fathers
Let’s Hear it for the Dads! (English and Spanish)
Podcast: The Impact of Fathers on a Child’s Development (English and Spanish)
La Guardia Cross: Daddy Matters Episodes
Resources for grandparents and extended family
Grandparent Guide: What’s New, What’s the Same? (English and Spanish)
Webinar: Grandparents As Childcare Providers (English)
Support organizations
Northside Minneapolis residents: Enroll in NAZ
Early Childhood and Family Education - ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten entrance.
Free program, activities & learning kit
Minnesota Children's Museum Reduced Fee Memberships for qualifying families