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Mathematics milestones

Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.

Mathematics resources

There are many mathematics books, games, computer programs and other resources available for parents to help their child learn math skills.

Math disabilities: Overview

A math disability is when a child has significant challenges with math. Learn about math disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

When to worry about mathematics

Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, here are some specific signs that your child may be having difficulty.

Mathematics: When to worry

Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, learn about the specific signs that indicate your child may be having difficulty.

Mathematics: How to help your pre-school and school-aged child

Learn about the everyday activities, like playing games, you can do with your young child to help develop their math skills.

Reading milestones

Mark Family Literacy Day by learning the reading and writing tasks a child can normally complete at different ages and stages.

Writing milestones

Learn about the development of writing skills at different stages.

Social and emotional development in toddlers and preschool-age children

As a toddler, and during pre-school age, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Physical development in school-age children

During the school-age years, your child is acquiring the fundamental skills to lead a healthy life as an adult. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Social and emotional development in school-age children

During the school-age years, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Cognitive development in school-age children

During the school-age years, your child will demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

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Motor development: The first six months

Read about motor development in the first six months of a baby's life. Milestones such as head control, sitting up and rolling over are discussed.

Motor development: The next six months

Learn about motor development in the second half of a baby's first year of life. Milestones such as sitting up, standing, and walking are discussed.

Growth and stature of children with heart disease

Learn about how growth and stature are affected by congenital heart disease.

Speech and language: How to help with articulation

Learn about articulation milestones in children and when to consider a speech assessment with a speech-language pathologist for articulation difficulties.

Social and emotional development in a baby’s first year

Read about social and emotional development in a baby’s first year of life. 

Mental health in infants with congenital heart conditions

It is important to pay attention to infant mental health, especially for babies with congenital heart disease (CHD). Learn how to read your baby's cues and how you can help your baby achieve their developmental milestones.

Failure to thrive in children with congenital heart conditions

Learn about failure to thrive and how your child's health-care team manages it.

Transplant: Impact on your child

Find out how an organ transplant can affect your child's development, school performance and self-esteem.

Speech and language development from ages 0 to 3

Find out how a child’s speech and language skills usually develop by age 3 and what you can do to support speech and language development.