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 […]
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Newsletter October – December 2019: Nature Scavenger Hunt
The weather is starting to cool down, which means fall is almost here! This is the perfect time of year to go outside and get into nature with your little ones. Whether you’re picking out the perfect pumpkin or taking […]
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: First 5 High Five
The New Children’s Museum Do you think your child might enjoy jumping on a pile of mattresses and foam tires? How about crawling through the holes in a giant cheese or climbing the layers of a colorful hanging net? If […]
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: Healthy Eating Demo
On May 15, 2019, First 5 San Diego partnered with Food 4 Less and Channel 93.3 to provide the community a chance to win prizes and Food 4 Less gift cards. Then, again on June 15, 2019, First 5 San […]
Newsletter July – August 2019: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
On May 28, 2019, First 5 San Diego in partnership with the San Diego Foundation had the honor of hosting California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris on her statewide listening tour. Dr. Harris is a nationally recognized pediatrician, the […]
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 […]
Newsletter July – August 2019: Road Trip Scavenger Hunts And Games
Are we there yet? Summertime means road trips and adventures with the family, but sometimes it can be hard to occupy your kids during the journey to your destination. Keep your little ones entertained for those long car rides with […]