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 […]
Tag: Health
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 […]
Newsletter May – June 2019: First 5 High Five – Western Dental Kids San Diego Grand Opening
First 5 San Diego is happy to welcome Western Dental Kids to San Diego County! On Saturday April 6, 2019 Western Dental Kids hosted their ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at their San Diego location (University Avenue). During this […]
Newsletter March – April 2019: First 1,000 Days
During the 1,000-day window between pregnancy and age two there are critical steps to take to ensure a healthy pregnancy and healthy development. The right prenatal care will allow for a more prepared pregnancy and ensure once the baby is […]
Newsletter March – April 2019: Directors Corner
Step Into Spring As we head into Spring and find ourselves enjoying the outdoors, it is a great opportunity to keep our family’s connected and our children engaged. The Spring season brings us warmer and longer days and we need […]
Newsletter January – February 2019: Steps to Avoiding the Cold & Flu
As the winter months continue, it is important to remember to keep our children as safe as possible when it comes to the cold and/or flu viruses. Below are helpful tips for everyone during this flu season to help protect […]