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Little Moments
Count playlist
sing, dance, have fun. music and movement activate a baby’s brain and create a happy mood. just tap on the songs and get ready to dance.
helpful resources and services
parent and family support programs
general parenting
Podcast in English and Spanish: Coping with Crying in Babies and Toddlers
Discipline and limit setting information
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
for fathers
Zero to Three Resources
The Daddy Factor (English)
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
The FATHER Project
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.
Way to Grow
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
free programs, activities & learning kit
digital programs
screen time
parent support text programs
Think Small ParentPowered Texts
music playlist
Little Moments Count Spotify Playlist
housing and income assistance
general parenting
Podcast in English and Spanish: Coping with Crying in Babies and Toddlers
Discipline and limit setting information
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
for fathers
Zero to Three Resources
The Daddy Factor (English)
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
The FATHER Project
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.
Way to Grow
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
free programs, activities & learning kit
child care and development
child care resources and assistance
MN Childcare Assistance
Parent Aware Quality Rating System and Finder
Parent Aware Video (Spanish)
Parent Aware Video (Hmong)
Parent Aware Video (Somali)
Minnesota Childcare Assistance Requirements & Reimbursement
Minnesota Early Learning Scholarship Information
Podcast: How Partnering with their Caregiver Supports Healthy Development (English and Spanish)
breastfeeding, lactation and bottle feeding
Mom & Baby Cafe Locations
Common Questions About Breastfeeding
food and nutrition
Hunger Solutions Minnesota Help Resources
MN WIC Application and Process
Podcast: Nurturing Healthy Eating Habits from the Start (English and Spanish)
Twin Cities Mobile Market
sleeping tips and education
AAP Video on Safe Sleep Practices (English)
Podcast: Talking about Babies, Toddlers and Sleep (English and Spanish)
Tips for a Sleep Routine (English)
child development milestones
Help Me Grow
Refer a Child to Help Me Grow MN