Wishing You A Fun And Safe Summer! Now that the summer season is upon us, many San Diegans are outdoors enjoying water activities, such as swimming at a pool, visiting the waterpark, or taking a dip at the beach. While […]
Tag: Helpful Tips
Newsletter May – June 2018: Outdoor Safety Tips
It’s that time of year! Summertime means trips to the beach, zoo and park. To ensure your summer outings are a big hit, here are some tips to keep you and your young ones safe. Stay Sun Safe Avoid being […]
Newsletter May – June 2018: Importance of Physical Activity for Healthy Development
Head, hand, heart speaks to First 5 San Diego’s philosophy of the need to care for the whole child during the first years of life. By heart, we are encouraging parents and caregivers to show an abundance of love to […]
Newsletter May – June 2018: May/June Summer Scavenger Hunt
Summertime means new adventures for your child. Help him explore his world with these themed scavenger hunts. Whether you stay at home or visit the beach or zoo, this activity is perfect for getting your child outside and active. Here […]
Newsletter May – June 2018: Summer Recipes – Tasty and Healthy Goodness for your Child
Summer brings with it a bounty of fresh fruits and veggies. When in season, fruits and veggies have the most flavor, the best texture and look the best. These are all things that are important if you want your toddler […]
Newsletter May – June 2018: Zika Virus and Your Child(ren)
Here in California, the Zika virus remains a serious public health concern to people traveling to areas with Zika. There are three main ways to contract Zika virus: (1) from mosquitoes in affected areas, (2) through unprotected sex, and (3) […]
Newsletter May – June 2018: Director’s Corner
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 […]
Newsletter March – April 2018: A Springtime Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts provide a wealth of opportunities for active, outdoor fun. Children have a natural urge to explore, which is easily indulged with a good scavenger hunt. Google and Pinterest offer many scavenger hunt templates that are appropriate for preschoolers […]
Newsletter March – April 2018: Understanding Vitamin Deficiencies in Children
Vitamin deficiencies in children are almost always avoidable if a child is being fed the proper foods and portions daily. As adults, we know and understand that if we do not eat healthy our bodies will inevitably pay the price. […]
Newsletter March – April 2018: Sleep Awareness from Zero to Five
Sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. The average adult needs seven to eight hours of sleep a night, but babies need a lot of sleep. When they are between four and 11 months old, they need 12 […]