Ages & Stages

Healthy childhood development and positive parenting strategies by age group

As children grow, their social, emotional and physical needs will evolve. Being aware of both developmental milestones and how to positively support children according to their stage in life are important components to raising healthy, happy kids.

INFANTS
(0-12 MONTHS)

TODDLERS
(1-3 YEARS)

PRESCHOOLERS
(3-5 YEARS)

CHILDREN
(6-8 YEARS)

Positive Parenting Ages and Stages Infants (0-12 months) American SPCC
Positive Parenting Ages and Stages Toddlers (1-3 Years) American SPCC
Positive Parenting Ages and Stages Children (6-8 Years) American SPCC
Positive Parenting Ages and Stages Children (6-8 Years) American SPCC

CHILDREN
(9-11 YEARS)

TEENAGERS
(12-14 YEARS)

TEENAGERS
(15-17 YEARS)

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Positive Parenting Ages and Stages Children (9-11 Years) American SPCC
Positive Parenting Ages and Stages Teenagers (12-14 Years) American SPCC
Positive Parenting Ages and Stages Teenagers (15-17 Years) American SPCC
Positive Parenting Ages and Stages Children (6-8 Years) American SPCC

Resources like these are provided by American SPCC – a national nonprofit dedicated to building positive childhoods for all children by empowering parents and caregivers with research-backed education and support.

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