August is National Breastfeeding Month. This year’s theme is RISE: resilience, interdependence, self-determination, empowerment. Breast milk is full of antibodies, enzymes, bioactive factors, and nutrients that builds immunity and protection against devastating disease—great for babies who are growing and developing! […]
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Learning How to Swim Safer this Summer
Drowning is silent and can happen in as little as 30 seconds. With 70 miles of coastline, 20 freshwater lakes, and thousands of public permitted bodies of water in San Diego County, learning how to stay safe around water is […]
Talk, Read, Sing
The first five years of a child’s life are the most critical—in fact, 90% of a child’s brain is developed by the time they’re five. Talking, reading and singing to your little ones every day not only promotes relationship building […]
Helping Kids Build Resilience Against Toxic Stress
In California, 1 in 3 kids are at risk of toxic stress. That means many kids are carrying stress that can affect their health, learning, relationships and future well-being if they do not get the support they need. What is […]
Mental Health Matters
Mental health challenges can affect anyone, no matter how old you are. Parents and caregivers are a child’s first advocate. If you start to notice any behaviors from your little one—or within yourself—it’s important to notice them, approach them with […]
Building Strong Foundations for Healthy, Resilient Lives
Stress can happen anywhere and to anyone—parents and children alike. This Stress Awareness Month, our friends at American Academy of Pediatrics, California Chapter 3 (AAP-CA3) have shared their tools and resources for caregivers and their little ones. Infants Infants go […]
Let’s Get Reading!
Children can be read to no matter how young they are, whether it be through reading books to them or simply reading words you see out in the real world. Reading to your little one helps with their brain development—absorbing […]
February is Children’s Dental Health Month
It is never too early to care for your little one’s teeth—even if they just have one! First 5 San Diego’s Oral Health Initiative (OHI) has shared the following tips for taking care of children’s smiles: It’s not just children who need […]
Kid-Friendly New Year’s Resolutions
During the holidays, routines—as well as all other facets of life—tend to get interrupted. The new year is a great time to start fresh and get back into the swing of things. This year, make it fun by creating kid-friendly […]
Healthy and Safe Holidays
The holidays are here! That means gatherings, traditions, decorations—and some safety hazards that might get overlooked. Here are some tips and friendly reminders to keep your little safe, merry, and bright through the new year: Decorate with care: Avoid using small […]