Early Literacy Resources for Parents & Caregivers
Developmental Milestones and Brain-Building Tips
- Supporting Early Literacy: tools from the The Children’s Reading Foundation
- Social emotional development in young children: why it matters and what to do
- Developmental milestones: “what should my child be doing at this age?”
- Vroom Tips™ help you do more with everyday moments. Add learning to mealtime, bathtime, bedtime, or anytime with 1,000+ fun, free activities. There is an app too!
- Zero to Three: resources focused on the first three years of life –which are the most important for lifelong mental health and well-being.
- Parentchildhelp.org parenting blog and info on topics ranging from sleep to daily routines to tantrums (sign up for the newsletter)
- Just in Time Parenting: a free parenting newsletter delivered by email and specific to your child’s age and needs.
If you have questions or concerns about your child’s development:
- Early Intervention Birth To 3 Family Centered Early Supports & Services: for young children who have, or are at risk for, developmental delay.
- Parent Information Center: Provides support for families with children/youth with disabilities and/or special health care needs
- One Sky: support for children with developmental disabilities or acquired brain disorders
- Tel: 603-436-6111
- Fact sheets on specific disabilities from The Center for Parent Information and Resources
- Maneuvering the Maze is a Resource Guide for NH families with children with special health care needs/disabilities
Community Resources
- Hampton Community Coalition is an all-volunteer nonprofit community action group working to improve the health and well-being of Hampton Area children and families, particularly those caught in difficult life transitions or without a permanent home.
- Food Security Resources detail local foodbanks.
- Annie’s Angels help New Hampshire families struggling financially through a life-threatening disease, illness or disability.
- Step Up Parents provide financial assistance to grandparents/kinship caregivers raising children of parents with substance use disorder.
- I Got Bridged is focused on bridging the gap for people in need on the Seacoast.
- Child Care Aware of NH is a statewide child care resource and referral program that provides free referrals tailored to meet each family’s needs
- Family Connections Center provides free family supports and services for those with an incarcerated loved one
- Southern New Hampshire Services offers resources for child care, nutrition, education, workforce, housing, fuel to help families with economic independence
