As we start making our way into the holiday season, it’s always a good time to incorporate better food habits! Join the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative and their “5210 Every Day!” campaign. This nationally recognized, evidence-based campaign aims […]
Category: Early Childhood Development
August Events
Here are a few family friendly events happening around the County in August. We hope to see you there! Movies in the Park Join us on August 13 at Sweetwater Regional Park for a showing of Sing 2 and head […]
Breastfeeding Resources
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness month and we want all the new momma’s or soon-to-be mom’s to know about the local resources available to them. Breastfeeding Resource Guide The San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition put together this guide as a […]
KUSI: Breastfeeding Awareness Month
First 5 San Diego Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez, joined KUSI to discuss breastfeeding and local resources.
Your Child’s Future Begins Today PSA
Doctor, scientist, dentist, reporter or judge – the opportunities are endless for your child. Your child’s future begins today!
SD Swim Safer PSA
From pools to lakes and oceans, water in San Diego is a big way of life. Each year drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death in young kids. Keep children safe with swimming lessons, being safe around water and […]
HOORAY! For Reading PSA
Reading with children is important. Luckily, words are everywhere – at home, on the bus, at the store, or on a walk. Look around – how many words do you see? www.hoorayforreading.org
KPBS: HOORAY! For Reading
In partnership with the County of San Diego, we recently launched HOORAY! For Reading, a campaign all about the importance of reading with children 0-5, promoting the opportunities to teach and read everywhere, and advocating for parent/caregiver and child bonding […]
COVID-19 Boosters
First 5 San Diego Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez and County of San Diego Chief Nurse Officer, Denise Foster went on Fox 5 San Diego to discuss the importance of the COVID-19 booster for children 5-11. Learn more in the video […]
Zoo Ticket Giveaway
GIVEAWAY! March is National Reading Month, and we’re celebrating with a giveaway contest! Take the Talk, Read, Sing Pledge for a chance to win 4-pack of tickets to the San Diego Zoo and a copy of the book Karen’s Heart: […]