There are very few jobs that are as important as parenting a child.  Many parents have said they wished babies came with an instruction book.  Book stores are full of books about what to do to be a good parent and have your child develop to their full potential.  ISU Extension has resources on the basics of parenting and child development. 

For information on child care visit - http://www.extension.iastate.edu/homefamily/children/childcare/

For information on child development visit http://www.extension.iastate.edu/homefamily/children/development/

For information on health and safety visit http://www.extension.iastate.edu/homefamily/children/development/

 For information on nutrition visit http://www.extension.iastate.edu/healthnutrition/nutrition/feeding/