During the holidays, routines—as well as all other facets of life—tend to get interrupted. The new year is a great time to start fresh and get back into the swing of things. This year, make it fun by creating kid-friendly […]
Tag: Learning
Get a Bright Head Start!
Pregnancy and early childhood are critical years for building a strong foundation, putting children on a path to health, school and life success. Give your child a head start to a bright future with Neighborhood House Association (NHA)! The NHA’s […]
Talk, Read, Sing with Dr. Seuss and First 5 San Diego
Babies start learning the day they are born. In fact, by the time they’re five, 90% of their brain is developed. The foundation of a child’s future success starts with simple, fun and loving interactions. That’s why First 5 San […]
It’s National Reading Month!
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 […]
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!
Get a Head Start
When children have a healthy start, there’s no limit to what they can achieve. The Neighborhood House Association Head Start and Early Head Start programs help provide support to families and provide the developmental and educational support their children need […]
Healthy Development Services
Healthy Development Services (HDS) is an array of services for early identification and treatment of children with mild to moderate developmental delays. Services include assessment and treatment for developmental (including speech and language) and behavioral concerns, parent education, and care coordination […]
KidSTART
KidSTART is an integrated program within First 5 San Diego and HHSA Behavioral Health Services to support children with complex needs. The KidSTART Center performs triage, assessment, referrals and treatment for children with multiple complex delays, and disorders.
Month of the Child
April is Month of the Child—a month that is very near and dear to us at First 5 San Diego. Our mission is to provide resources to families so they can create a strong foundation for their little one’s development. […]
National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month! Reading to children benefits their cognitive and vocabulary development, as well as their critical thinking skills and abilities. It’s also fun! Reading can: That is why this National Reading Month, we are sharing resources from long-time […]