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12-18 Months

Nurturing Development 12-18 Months

Social-emotional, intellectual, language, and motor development

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12-18 Months

Pathways Toddler Milestones

CDC/AAP-backed milestone tracking with video demonstrations

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12-18 Months

Milestones Matter

10 milestones to watch for through age 5

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12-18 Months

Play Activities for 12-24 Months

Activity ideas with everyday items

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12-18 Months

Developmental Milestones: 18 Months

What most children do by 18 months

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12-18 Months

Developmental Milestones: 15 Months

What most children do by 15 months

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12-18 Months

15-18 Months Development

Problem-solving and physical skills development

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18-24 Months

Toddler Weaning Guides

Weaning from breastfeeding, bottles, and pacifiers

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18-24 Months

A Primer on Brain Development

Understanding early brain development

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18-24 Months

Taking Care of Caretakers

Mindfulness and self-compassion for parents

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18-24 Months

Developmental Milestones: 2 Years

What most children do by 2 years

CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early.
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18-24 Months

Milestones During First 2 Years

Communication and language milestones

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18-24 Months

12-24 Months Social-Emotional Development

Peer play, empathy development, problem-solving

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3-6 Months

Developmental Milestones: 4 Months

What most babies do by 4 months

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3-6 Months

Sleepless in Silicon Valley

Dr. Rafael Pelayo on infant sleep

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3-6 Months

Pathways 4-6 Month Milestone Tracker

Videos of milestones in action with activity suggestions

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3-6 Months

Positive Parenting Tips: Infants

Safety, sleep, and development guidance

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3-6 Months

Developmental Milestones: 6 Months

What most babies do by 6 months

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3-6 Months

4-7 Month Milestones

Physical skills, social skills, and sensory milestones

HealthyChildren.org (AAP)
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6-12 Months

Developmental Milestones: 12 Months

What most babies do by 1 year

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6-12 Months

Starting Solids Guide

400+ foods database with real-baby eating videos

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6-12 Months

Gagging and Choking Video

Understanding gagging vs. choking with real demonstrations

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6-12 Months

Baby-Led Weaning Introduction

Evidence-based approach to introducing solid foods

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6-12 Months

8-12 Month Milestones

Development from 8-12 months

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6-12 Months

Developmental Milestones: 9 Months

What most babies do by 9 months

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6-12 Months

How to Avoid Picky Eaters

From infancy to early childhood feeding guidance

Stanford Children's Health
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6-12 Months

From Baby to Big Kid: Month 12

Walking milestones and development

Zero to Three
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Cross-Phase Resources

Milestone Tracker App

Mobile app for tracking developmental milestones

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Cross-Phase Resources

Pathways.org Baby Milestones App

300+ activities, real-baby video demos, tummy time timer

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Cross-Phase Resources

AAP Milestone Timeline

Interactive timeline 2 months to 5 years

AAP
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Cross-Phase Resources

Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Online and in-person training for infant/child emergencies

American Red Cross
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Cross-Phase Resources

Infant CPR Anytime

20-30 minute self-directed CPR kit with manikin

AHA + AAP
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Cross-Phase Resources

Safe Sleep Resources

Videos, posters, infographics on SIDS prevention

AAP
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Cross-Phase Resources

Learn the Signs. Act Early.

Complete milestone checklists and videos birth-5 years

CDC
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Cross-Phase Resources

Child First Aid

Printable step-by-step guides

American Red Cross
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Delivery & Week 1

Essential Care for Every Baby

Essential newborn care practices for healthcare providers

AAP
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Delivery & Week 1

Helping Babies Breathe

Newborn resuscitation training videos

AAP Global Health
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Delivery & Week 1

Obstetric Delivery Resources

Resources including cesarean, VBAC, and multifetal gestations

ACOG
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Delivery & Week 1

Obstetric Labor Resources

Clinical guidance and educational materials on delivery

ACOG
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Delivery & Week 1

Labor and Vaginal Birth Animation

Patient education animation on labor stages

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Delivery & Week 1

Newborn Care Video Series

WHO-aligned newborn care videos used in AAP training

Global Health Media Project
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First Trimester

Pregnancy Vaccine Videos

Educational videos on vaccination during pregnancy

CDC
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First Trimester

HEAR HER Campaign Videos

Healthcare professional perspectives on maternal health

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First Trimester

Fetal Development: The First Trimester

Week-by-week overview of baby's development in first 12 weeks

Mayo Clinic
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First Trimester

Getting Through First Trimester Together

Partner guide to supporting pregnant partner through early pregnancy

Mayo Clinic Press
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First Trimester

Prenatal Care: First Trimester Visits

What to expect during first prenatal appointments

Mayo Clinic
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First Trimester

From Me, To You: Pregnancy Vaccination

Videos on how vaccines during pregnancy protect newborns

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Fourth Trimester

Lactation and Employment

Making breastfeeding work when returning to work

Stanford Children's Health
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Fourth Trimester

Child and Baby CPR

Step-by-step CPR guide with printable reference

American Red Cross
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Fourth Trimester

Sparks Video Series

14 videos on milestones from birth to age 5

Zero to Three + Mount Sinai Parenting Center
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Fourth Trimester

Safe Sleep Videos

Culturally sensitive safe sleep education for parents

AAP
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Fourth Trimester

Baby Development 0-3 Months

Physical, social, and sensory milestones

HealthyChildren.org (AAP)
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Fourth Trimester

Pathways Baby Milestone Videos

Real-baby demonstrations of developmental milestones

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Fourth Trimester

Birth to 12 Months Development

Language, literacy, thinking skills, and self-confidence

Zero to Three
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Fourth Trimester

Top 5 Questions After Birth

Perinatal teacher addresses common new parent questions

Stanford Children's Health
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Second Trimester

Nutrition & Fitness Before & During Pregnancy

March of Dimes Center experts on prenatal nutrition

Stanford Children's Health
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Second Trimester

Growing Healthy Babies

Nutrition tips for preconception, pregnancy and postpartum

Stanford Children's Health
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Second Trimester

What to Expect Each Trimester

Prenatal visit guidance and ultrasound information

Mayo Clinic Health System
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Second Trimester

Pregnancy Week by Week

Comprehensive multimedia library covering all trimesters

Mayo Clinic
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Third Trimester

ACOG Explains: Inducing Labor

Expert explanation of labor induction

ACOG
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Third Trimester

Labor and Delivery Care

Comprehensive guide to labor and delivery preparation

Stanford Children's Health
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Third Trimester

Understanding Birth Video Program

ACOG-aligned comprehensive childbirth education (8 chapters)

InJoy Health Education
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Third Trimester

Pregnancy & Delivery Resources

Labor and delivery patient education materials

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Third Trimester

Birth Center Orientation & Virtual Tour

Virtual tour and what to expect at delivery

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