Maternal Mental Health: Let’s Talk About It It’s time to have a conversation about Perinatal Depression. Perinatal depression occurs during pregnancy and after birth. It’s a feeling that is all too real and common amongst pregnant and postpartum women. At […]
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Newsletter March – April 2018: April is the Month of the Military Child
Celebrating the Little Heroes Red, white and blue with a touch of camo ─ colors we would naturally associate with the children of military members. However, the color that best represents the life of the military child is purple, the […]
Newsletter March – April 2018: Director’s Corner
Making a Brighter Future for 2018 in San Diego County On Jan. 1, many of us made resolutions about our health, time management, habits or relationships. While these all have value, allow me to suggest another idea – resolve to […]
Newsletter January – February 2018: Your Baby’s First 6 Months
In the first six months of life, there are impressionable and important milestones likely to be achieved. However, keep in mind that each child is unique, and can develop at his or her own pace. Developmental milestones begin when after […]
Newsletter January – February 2018: The Importance of Routines in your Child’s Development
One of the most important things you can do to make your young child feel safe is to establish as much routine in their life as possible. Children (and adults) feel the most secure when their lives are predictable. When […]
Newsletter January – February 2018: Happy New Year
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 […]
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 […]