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How My Infant Communicates
Language development begins before birth.
Illinois Cares for Kids
Illinois Cares for Kids
Emotional Well-Being
Your baby’s brain will continue to grow and develop after they are born. The first five years of brain and emotional development are critical to life-long emotional health. Your child’s experiences during this time shape the way they learn, think, and behave for the rest of their life. There are many ways you can nurture your child’s emotional health.
Social Emotional Development
Infants and young children learn healthy social and emotional skills over time.
Behaviors and Feelings
The first time you leave a child with another caregiver can be emotional for both you and the child.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
Your child’s mental health is just as important as their physical well-being.
Toxic Stress and Resilience
Stress and adversity in our lives affect our own mental health as well as the health and well-being of our children.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Mental health and development is as critically important to children as it is adults.