Children can be read to no matter how young they are—whether it’s reading aloud, playing spelling games, creating stories, designing a reading challenge, or exploring new books— literacy is a part of every day. Our friends at the United Way San […]
Tag: Helpful Tips
Fido Activity Calendar
First 5 San Diego has created a 2025 calendar with daily prompts for fun activities and parenting insights, perfect for engaging with your children. Keep it on your refrigerator and mark completed activities!
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
It’s never too early to start practicing good oral health habits. Our friends at the San Diego Oral Health Initiative have partnered with us this month to share some tips and resources to help get your little one’s dental health […]
Getting Back on Track for 2025
It’s the new year! Let’s get back to healthier habits. Re-Establish Routines Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to get back into a routine. Establishing routines can help families function more cohesively. When parents stick to routines, children […]
Secure Cannabis for Safe Kids
Since marijuana use has been legalized, accidental poisonings in children have increased, sometimes requiring visits to the emergency room or hospitalization. Here are some ways parents and caregivers can safely store their edible cannabis products out of reach of little […]
5210+ for Essential Healthy Habits
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), children with obesity are at a higher risk for asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and risk factors for heart disease such as high […]
Prevent Falls from Windows
Each year around 3,300 children under the age of five are injured from falling out a window. As little ones start to crawl and toddle through their spaces, it’s vital to keep our homes as a safe space for exploration. […]
Immunization Month
August is immunization month. This month, we are highlighting the importance of vaccinations, and how they can help give your little one a safe and healthy start. While newborns can receive some antibodies from their mothers through breastmilk, vaccines are […]
Hot Car Safety Tips
A child’s body temperature can rise 3x-5x faster than an adult—making them extremely susceptible to heat stroke. Vehicular Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash vehicle fatalities for children 14 and younger. Hot car deaths are preventable. The […]
Breast Feeding Awareness Month
The theme for this year’s Breastfeeding Awareness Month is “Nourish, Sustain, Thrive,” and aims to promote the importance of lactation support, recognize the work organizations are doing to support new parents and families, and highlight advocacy efforts. The nutrition from […]