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Publications

ISU Extension offers publications on many early childhood topics. 

Many publications are available on-line, others can be ordered for a minimal cost from your local county Extension office or the Extension Online Store.

Check out some of our more popular resources below:

Ages & Stages
Learn about physical, mental, and social and emotional development of children. The Ages and Stages publications provide information geared to the specific age of a child from 1 month to 11 years. 

Business and Community
Resources for employers, businesses, and community surrounding child care issues. 

Child Abuse and Neglect
Choosing Child Care
Resources and information on child care options including a checklist for parents choosing care for their children. 

Feeding Children
Information on eating during pregnancy and breastfeeding and tips for feeding children. 

Health and Safety
Information, resources and publications on health and safety for children. 

Heartland Family Child Care Handbook 
The essential how-to handbook for child care providers who care for children in their home. Includes information on activities and curriculum, guidance and discipline, working with parents, and management of child care fees and expenses. Also available in Spanish.

Raising Healthy Kids
A series of publications designed to help parents, communities, and childcare providers address important health and nutrition questions. 

Understanding Children
Series of articles on understanding your children and their behavior.