The first five years of a child’s life are critical for their development.A child learns through play and experiences. As a child develops, so does their ability to interact with the world around them.We know that each child is unique and develops at their own pace.Parent link centres in Alberta offer a way to help you learn more about your child’s development. Parent link centre staff can provide you with tips and activities that you can try at home, that have been proven to work.As part of this process, you will be asked simple questions about your child’s growth in different areas and specific questions about the social and emotional behaviour of your child.For more information go to http://www.parentlinkalberta.ca/ or http://www.connectedtoeducation.ca/