Little things that help — from the baby years through age seven.
A small collection for real family life. Something to read when parenting feels hard. Something to print for a quiet afternoon. Something good to listen to together.
Understand & connect
Wondering what comes next?
CDC developmental milestones · For parents · 2 months–5 years
Age-by-age checklists to notice how your child plays, learns, speaks and moves.
Choose your child’s age to explore the checklist and prepare questions for their healthcare professional. This is a conversation tool, not a diagnosis; referral information is US-specific.
Explore the free milestone checklists →
When the behavior is hard
ZERO TO THREE · For parents · Toddler years
A practical guide to challenging toddler behavior, with ideas for noticing patterns, offering choices and responding to big feelings.
Try one idea from the guide during a recurring hard moment.
Play that fits the day you have
Vroom · For parents and children together · Birth–5 years
Small activities built around everyday moments, including getting dressed, meals and waiting. Useful when you want to connect without setting up a project.
Pick a printable tip for your child’s age from “Vroom Tip Sheets.” The printable materials do not require the app.
Find a free printable Vroom tip →
Print, read & play
Suggested ages are starting points. Choose for your child’s interests and comfort, and help younger children get started.
A little something for the table
Crayola · Suggested ages 3–7 · Print and use offline
Free coloring pages, mazes, dot-to-dots and search-and-find activities.
Print a coloring page or maze for your activity folder. The wider site also promotes paid products.
Choose a free printable activity →
A story to share
BookTrust · Suggested ages 2–7 · Read together online
A small collection of free online picture books, read-alongs and games. A place to find a story without buying another book.
Try Owl Babies together, or browse the collection. Some older devices may not support the interactive activities.
Explore free BookTrust stories →
A small shape challenge
PBS KIDS: Peg + Cat · Suggested ages 3–6 · Browser game
In Chicken Blastoff, children choose and combine shapes to build a spaceship.
Play a round together and talk about which shapes fit. A focused option for a little shared screen time.
Play Chicken Blastoff for free →
Listen & unwind
For the parent holding the boundary
Unruffled, with Janet Lansbury · For parents · Early years
Everyday parenting dilemmas explored through Janet Lansbury’s respectful-parenting approach.
Try “How Our Boundaries Free Children to Play, Create, and Explore.” Listen or read the free transcript. Her separate paid audio collections are optional.
A story for the journey
Circle Round, from WBUR · Suggested ages 4–7 · Listen together
Folktales from around the world, told with music and voices. The stories invite conversation about themes such as kindness and generosity.
Choose a story for a car ride or quiet afternoon. Many episodes run around 20–30 minutes. Free listening includes sponsor messages; the paid club is optional.
Choose a free Circle Round story →
Looking for personal support?
Professionals in the Candor Parent community
Sometimes a useful guide is enough. Sometimes you want to talk to someone about your own family. These are professionals we have connected with through Candor Parent. Their individual services are paid; check fees, availability and fit directly with each provider.
Available online
NakaNaka Fitness · Erika Nakamura
Personal training for parents who want movement to fit into everyday life. Erika offers online coaching and in-home training in Bothell, Kirkland and Woodinville, Washington. For online sessions, confirm time-zone and location arrangements directly.
Paid training · Free introductory online session advertised
Explore Erika’s training options →
Haven Family Consulting · Morgan Coburn, M.Ed.
Parent coaching and family consulting focused on understanding young children’s behavior and building connection. This is non-clinical education and support. Haven lists virtual support across the United States and local work in King and Snohomish Counties, Washington.
Explore Haven and check availability →
Seattle & Eastside · In person
Safe Swim Seattle · Lacey Ethier
Individual ISR swimming lessons for young children, with locations in Redmond, Mercer Island and Shoreline, Washington. Contact Lacey to discuss your child’s age, the lesson approach, current location and schedule.
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Curated by Candor Parent. Resource pages reviewed October 3, 2026. Links take you to the original providers. Activities, availability and terms may change. Age suggestions are guides, not developmental expectations.