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The Premier Online Education and Literacy Healthy Living Jobs and the Economy Environmental Management Systems of Support The New Relationship with Aboriginal People 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Communities   Residents   Businesses   Visitors RESOURCES   Quick access to topical, high level government information     News         Statutes & Regulations     Reports & Publications     B.C. Government Directory   GOVERNMENT   Quick access to information based on government's structure     B.C. Government     Legislative Assembly     Ministries & Organizations     Other Levels of Government			Early Childhood Development What children experience in the first five years of life stays with them forever. Much of what they will achieve physically, intellectually and socially in later life is determined during this time. This Web site provides advice and information for every step along the way: pregnancy, your child's first year, toddlerhood and early childhood. Pregnant: Healthy and Happy Find out what to expect during pregnancy and get practical suggestions or support as you prepare for childbirth. More >> » Eating and Exercise » Pre-natal Preparation » Getting Ready for Birth     Baby: First Year Learn about growth and development in the first year and what you can do to promote your child’s physical, intellectual and emotional health. Get tips on parenting, home safety and looking after yourself. More >> » A Healthy Start » Growth and Development » Feeding Your Baby » Parenting Toddler: 1-3 Years Learn about growth and development in the toddler years and what you can do to promote your child's physical, intellectual and emotional health. Get tips on finding appropriate child care, making your home child-safe and looking after yourself. More >> » Feeding Your Child » Parenting » Growth and Development » Playing and Learning » Keeping Your Child Healthy » Time for Yourself » Making Your Home Safe     Children: 3-5 Years Learn about growth and development in children aged three to five. Find out what you can do to promote your child's physical, intellectual and emotional health. Get tips on finding appropriate child care and making your home child-safe. More >> » Growth and Development » Feeding Your Child » Parenting » Keeping Your Child Healthy » Playing and Learning » Getting Ready for School Support for Parents While parenting can be an exciting and joyful at times, it can also be confusing, exhausting and stressful at times. Everyone needs help at some point, and there are many resources for parents looking for aid, advice or just a friendly ear. More >> » Safety Resources » Child Care and Support Resources » Health Resources     Achieve BC News Releases Back to School Tips New Post-Secondary Student Spaces Jobs Info and What's New How to Land a Job Best Place on Earth to Work How to Start your Own Business Booklets School Choices School Profile eNewsletter Feedback Career Planning Tools Pregnant: Healthy and Happy Baby: First Year Toddler: 1-3 Years Children: 3-5 Years Support for Parents Helping Your Children Stay Healthy Helping Your Children Learn Getting Involved with Your School Your Education System Secondary Students Post-secondary Students Applying to Register Online Student Financial Assistance Apprenticeship Adult Learning Career Planning B.C. Achievers Premier's Excellence Awards