Caring for your child starts before they are born. The month of April is Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Awareness Month and we are sharing some tips from our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics, CA Chapter 3 (AAP-CA3) to […]
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Child Advocacy Month
It’s Child Advocacy Month! This month is near and dear to us as an organization dedicated to building early care systems and supports for families and caregivers. Our goal is to set families up for success so that their children […]
Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools
Voice of San Diego’s 2023 Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools helps families make informed decisions for their child’s education. The guide breaks down school choice opportunities and enrollment deadlines, universal transitional kindergarten, what’s available for after-school care, school performance […]
Get Back Into The Swing of Things: New Year’s Tips
It’s the new year! Now that the holiday season is over, you might find it challenging to get back into your normal school/home/work routines. Here are some ideas And remember to bring patience and kindness into this month! It can […]
KSDY: First 5 San Diego
First 5 San Diego Executive Director joined KSDY 50 to discuss all things First 5!
Giving Thanks This Holiday Season
It’s important to give and show thanks every day but the holidays serve as a great reminder. Children learn from adults. When you take the time to say “thank you”—whether it’s to your family, friends or people you interact with […]
Childhood Injury Prevention Program
First 5 San Diego supports The Children’s Initiative’s Childhood Injury Prevention Program, which educates parents, caregivers and early childhood education staff about childhood injury prevention strategies to make homes, automobiles and communities safer for children ages 0 through 5. Childhood […]
Make Learning Fun
Can a smile help a child learn and grow? Yes! Learn more about the importance of making learning fun
Breastfeeding Resources
Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to form a lifelong intimate relationship with your child and has endless benefits for both mothers and their babies. Below are a list of resources for breastfeeding mothers. La Leche LeagueInformation to help […]
First 5 San Diego Warm Line
The First 5 San Diego Warm Line is open and available to families in need to get connected to programs that could help them during this time. 2-1-1 San Diego, which is a free 24-hour phone service and online database, […]