A baby’s first tooth is an important milestone in their life. Most babies will grow their first tooth between 6-12 months of age. As such, it is recommended that the first visit to the dentist should be when the first […]
Category: Early Childhood Development
January – March 2020 Newsletter: Positive Parenting
Happy New Year, families! Every new year we make resolutions that help us become better versions of ourselves whether it be to exercise more, eat healthier, spend more time with our families, travel more, etc. One great New Year resolution […]
First 5 Leading The Way for Maternal Mental Health Care
First 5 San Diego, the region’s primary organization for improving the lives of children ages zero through five, released a new report on the work they have been supporting focusing on Maternal Mental Health since 2013. A child’s healthy development […]
Newsletter October – December 2019: Car Seat Safety
As we approach the holiday season many of us may find ourselves driving a lot. The roads during the holidays can get rainy, congested and hectic! It is important to make sure that all children are safe inside of a […]
Newsletter October – December 2019: When To Start Potty Training
Teaching your child to use a toilet can be easy for some families while others may struggle. Most children are ready to use a toilet consistently between the ages of 2 and 3 and can take anywhere from 3 to […]
Newsletter October – December 2019: Introducing Your Dog To Your Baby
If you have pets at home, you might be worried about how your furry friends will interact with your newborn baby when you introduce them for the first time. Dogs are often energetic and curious to meet new people, but […]
Newsletter July – August 2019: Water Safety: Drowning Prevention
As summertime comes around and the weather starts to warm up, we find ourselves enjoying more water activities. Enjoying the water is a great way to stay cool during these hot summer months. While having fun, it is important to […]
Newsletter July – August 2019: Director’s Corner
Early Education Early education and early education funding are causes near and dear to my heart. San Diego County, like many other counties around the country, has thousands of young children ages 4-5 who are slowly getting ready for kindergarten. […]
Newsletter July – August 2019: Friendship Day
This year on August 4 it is Friendship Day, where we recognize the importance of celebrating and encouraging friendships in early childhood as the benefits of strong friendships can last a lifetime. Friendships that have a positive influence in our […]
Newsletter July – August 2019: Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to form a lifelong intimate relationship with your child. Breastfeeding has always been a large topic of discussion amongst new mothers and the medical community. Scientific evidence states that breastmilk is the one […]