Next Step Child Development & Family Support

Next Step Child Development & Family Support Sprouts Child Development began as the LINK Project, a developmental screening program, created in 1991 at Children’s Medical Center.
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The LINK Project’s primary goal was identifying children in childcare in need of early intervention services, ensuring more children were healthy and ready to succeed when they entered school. At that time children in full-time childcare were reported to be at greater risk of falling behind developmentally because many were in less than quality childcare up to 50 hours a week. Since 1991 screening

services (through the LINK Project) were offered to every child enrolled at a childcare center, because all parents are interested in how their child is progressing developmentally. However, many may not know what to expect or how to help. One of the biggest struggles for the LINK Project over the years was trying to meet the request for services while having a three-year waiting list of childcare centers. So, the LINK team of developmental clinicians, along with several pediatricians and other community partners, began looking for ways to serve more children and their families; and we succeeded. Our website contains an online developmental screening link, the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3). Additionally, the website contains information about developmental milestones and activities to enhance each child's development. Additionally, we launched a wonderful series of Early Literacy videos divided into Infant, Toddler, and Preschool sections. Each video contains tips and ideas to promote the development of early literacy skills you're probably already seeing your little ones do every day! In the fall of 2019, we began providing speech/language and occupational therapy and the services of a developmental pediatrician.

Connection and boundaries can go hand in hand! 💚
06/25/2026

Connection and boundaries can go hand in hand! 💚



"In order to develop normally, a child requires progressively more complex joint activity with one or more adults who ha...
06/25/2026

"In order to develop normally, a child requires progressively more complex joint activity with one or more adults who have an irrational, emotional relationship with the child. Somebody's got to be crazy about that kid. That's number one. First, last, and always." - Urie Bronfenbrenner
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Have you ever wondered why your little one does these things over and over and over? This is probably why 🙃
06/23/2026

Have you ever wondered why your little one does these things over and over and over? This is probably why 🙃



Wise words, as always, from Mr. Rogers ❤️
06/22/2026

Wise words, as always, from Mr. Rogers ❤️

06/22/2026
Respond to the mess, not the emotion ❤️ Be their safe place!You can say: "Oops—accidents happen. Let’s clean it up toget...
06/18/2026

Respond to the mess, not the emotion ❤️ Be their safe place!
You can say: "Oops—accidents happen. Let’s clean it up together."


Try again tomorrow ❤️
06/09/2026

Try again tomorrow ❤️


When we talk about attachment, we usually focus on children, helping them feel safe and connected.But as parents, we bri...
06/05/2026

When we talk about attachment, we usually focus on children, helping them feel safe and connected.

But as parents, we bring our own attachment story to the relationship. Long before we become parents, we learn how relationships feel; how to trust, seek comfort, and handle emotions (or not). Those patterns don’t go away. They show up, especially with our children.

Parenting isn’t just about raising children. It’s also an opportunity to better understand ourselves.❤️

Indoor play can promote independence and creativity, too! !!
06/02/2026

Indoor play can promote independence and creativity, too!







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Some great things to focus on! 💚
06/01/2026

Some great things to focus on! 💚





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