K-State Research and Extension

Family and Child Development

Family is the basic building block of happy lives and striving communities. The term family looks different for every individual and we have resources to help you learn about basic human development. The resources below are divided by ages across the lifespan.

Building Baby's Brain

• What to Eat When You’re Expecting
• Is Breast Milk Best?
• The Basics
• Buffering the Brain from Toxic Stress
• The Role of Music
• Prime Times for Learning
• Nurturing Positive Relationships
• Creating Consistency
• The Importance of Play
• What Parents Can Do
• What Child Care Can Do

Development Milestones

• The First Year
• The Second Year
• The Third Year
• The Fourth Year
• The Fifth Year

Young Adults

• Living with Your Teenager: Understanding Emotional Changes