Do your kids have questions about Coronavirus? Are they confused about the stay at home orders and how it is affecting their lives? Check out this great children’s book that explains what Coronavirus is, why we are staying at home, […]
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First 5 San Diego Celebrates the 15th Anniversary of Launching Healthy Development Services (HDS) throughout San Diego County
Fifteen years ago, resources made available by First 5 San Diego funded the creation and implementation of Healthy Development Services (HDS). HDS is a system of care that screens and treats young children with mild to moderate behavioral and developmental […]
January – March 2020 Newsletter: Sleeping Tips to Help Expectant Mothers During Pregnancy
Finding comfortable sleeping positions when pregnant can be quite a difficult task. Many women may experience fatigue during the first and third trimester. Sleep during the third trimester often becomes a struggle due to rising progesterone levels and having to […]
January – March 2020 Newsletter: First 5 High Five – Supporting Maternal Mental Health
First 5 San Diego would like to recognize the work that Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) and the local American Academy of Pediatrics Chapter 3 are doing to support maternal mental health. The Maternal Services Project is a […]
January – March 2020 Newsletter: Baby’s First Tooth
A baby’s first tooth is an important milestone in their life. Most babies will grow their first tooth between 6-12 months of age. As such, it is recommended that the first visit to the dentist should be when the first […]
First 5 Leading The Way for Maternal Mental Health Care
First 5 San Diego, the region’s primary organization for improving the lives of children ages zero through five, released a new report on the work they have been supporting focusing on Maternal Mental Health since 2013. A child’s healthy development […]
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 May – June 2019: Child Nutrition: Healthy Begins at Home
Whether you’re a first-time parent with a newborn at home or a “seasoned” vet, determining when to work with your child on nutrition can be difficult. There are many questions parents may have regarding nutritional sources for your child(ren). A […]