Happy New Year First 5 Families and Friends! With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season now over, many parents may find it challenging to get their little ones back into their normal home and school routines. As parents […]
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Newsletter November – December 2017: Raising a Grateful Child
Gratitude is one of the trickiest concepts to teach toddlers and preschoolers – who are by nature self-centered – but one of the most important. By learning gratitude, they become sensitive to the feelings of others. Instilling grateful feelings now […]
Newsletter November – December 2017: Autumn Scavenger Hunt
November in San Diego County brings great go-outside-and-play weather. Encourage your child to enjoy a fall day with an outdoor activity: a scavenger hunt. Even though Mother Nature is preparing for winter, there are plenty of interesting things to search […]
Newsletter September – October 2017: Give Your Child’s Brain A Nutritional Boost
Top 10 Brain Foods for Children The first five years of life are critical to a child’s development. These years shape a child’s success in school and in life. With so many things to consider in raising a healthy child, […]
Newsletter September – October 2017: Fall Crafts for Kids
Leaf Man, by Lois Ehlert, is a story about a man made of leaves travelling where ever the wind blows. The book is full of illustrations made from actual leaves, which will inspire you and your child to make leaf […]
Newsletter September – October 2017: Books: Your Secret Weapon
We all know reading to our child is a good thing, but do you know the advantages your child is receiving by being exposed to reading? Below are some the benefits of reading to your child at the earliest stages […]
Newsletter September – October 2017: Director’s Corner
By age 2, children acquire eating, activity, and sleep patterns similar to their family’s. It is important that you create a healthy routine early on and be a positive role model for your child. Having a routine and regular schedule […]
Newsletter July – August 2017: Teddy Bears’ Picnic Day is July 10
Teddy Bears’ Picnic Day is July 10 Did you know that President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt helped create one of America’s most beloved toys? The president inspired Morris Michtom, a New York candy shop owner, to name his wife’s handmade toy […]
Newsletter July – August 2017: Beyond the Beach – Free Summertime Fun in San Diego
Beyond the Beach – Free Summertime Fun in San Diego Chula Vista Lemon Festival August 611:00 AM to 5:00 PM353 Third Avenue, Chula Vista The Lemon Festival celebrates Chula Vista’s heritage as the “Lemon Capital of the World” and will […]
Newsletter November – December 2016: Keeping Minds Sharp While Having Fun
Keeping Minds Sharp While Having Fun National Game and Puzzle Week, November 20-26, 2016 National Game and Puzzle week is celebrated annually Sunday through Saturday of Thanksgiving week. The celebration was created to encourage families to play board games, cards, […]