Children can be read to no matter how young they are—whether it’s reading aloud, playing spelling games, creating stories, designing a reading challenge, or exploring new books— literacy is a part of every day. Our friends at the United Way San […]
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
It’s never too early to start practicing good oral health habits. Our friends at the San Diego Oral Health Initiative have partnered with us this month to share some tips and resources to help get your little one’s dental health […]
Getting Back on Track for 2025
It’s the new year! Let’s get back to healthier habits. Re-Establish Routines Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to get back into a routine. Establishing routines can help families function more cohesively. When parents stick to routines, children […]
Get a Head Start
When children have a healthy start, there’s no limit to what they can achieve. The Neighborhood House Association Head Start and Early Head Start programs help provide support to families and provide the developmental and educational support their children need […]
5210+ for Essential Healthy Habits
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), children with obesity are at a higher risk for asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and risk factors for heart disease such as high […]
Immunization Month
August is immunization month. This month, we are highlighting the importance of vaccinations, and how they can help give your little one a safe and healthy start. While newborns can receive some antibodies from their mothers through breastmilk, vaccines are […]
Breast Feeding Awareness Month
The theme for this year’s Breastfeeding Awareness Month is “Nourish, Sustain, Thrive,” and aims to promote the importance of lactation support, recognize the work organizations are doing to support new parents and families, and highlight advocacy efforts. The nutrition from […]
Healthy Development Services
Healthy Development Services (HDS) is an array of services for early identification and treatment of children with mild to moderate developmental delays. Services include assessment and treatment for developmental (including speech and language) and behavioral concerns, parent education, and care coordination […]
Kit for New Parents
The Kit for New Parents is a free, comprehensive resource from First 5 California for new and expectant parents emphasizing the importance of a child’s early years. Kits are distributed countywide and are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean.
Oral Health Initiative
The Oral Health Initiative (OHI) provides oral health services, care coordination, and preventative education to children ages birth through five with the goal of improving oral health, promoting positive oral health practices, and increasing provider capacity.