Should You Be Concerned About Your Child's Development or Health?

Most parents wonder at times if their child is growing and developing like other children.  If you think that your child's growth, learning, or social skills are not the same as those of other children the same age, the sooner you check it out the better.  Don't worry, but don't wait!

Here are some tips to help you decide if you should ask for help:
 By 3 months...Does your baby...                                             By 6 months...Does your baby...
*roll from side to side?                                                             *sit up with little support?
*play with her hands?                                                               *pass things from one hand to the
*laugh out loud?                                                                                   other?
*show interest in faces?                                                          *like to be touched and held?
                                                                                                        *listen and respond when spoken to?

By 12 months...Does your baby...
*stand alone for at least 2 seconds?                                    By 24 months...Does your toddler...
*drink from a cup with help?                                                   *walk and run well?
*wave bye bye?                                                                           *ask for things by name?
*use a few words like "mama" and "dada"?                      *use two or three words together?
*sleep through the night?                                                         *handle a spoon well?
*play games with you like "peek-a-boo"?                            *get along with other children?

The first three years of a baby's life are very important, but babies grow and learn at different rates.  If you have questions about how your child is developing, or if you think that your child might need extra help, call Early On Michigan.

Early On helps families get the help they need for their children.  We believe that parents know what is best for their families.  At Early On, we listen to you.  You will find friendly, supportive and knowledgeable people who will talk to you about your concerns and arrange for an evaluation.  If the evaluation shows that your child needs help, we'll tell you how to get that help.

If you have questions or would like to talk to someone about your concerns, please contact Shelly Grenier at 906-863-2493 ext. 18 for free information about your child's development and Early On services.  We'll help you help your baby!

 Early On Program
Contact:  Karen Korpi or Mary Bauer, Early On Service Coordinators
                   Menominee County Intermediate School District
                  1201 41st Ave.
                   Menominee, MI  49858
                  906-863-2493 ext. 19
                  906-863-7776 (fax)