Globe-Miami (Nov., 2019) – For anyone who’s ever seen a baby, toddler or preschooler open a gift and then toss aside the shiny new toy to instead play with the box, the American Academy of Pediatrics says kids may know what’s best for them. The organization recently came out with …
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Online resources help parents of young children find answers
Globe-Miami (March 5th, 2019) – For tech-savvy parents of babies, toddlers and preschoolers sometimes having all the answers at the tip of their fingers – or in their case at the touch of their smartphone – can be a double-edged sword. With so much information just a search away, which …
Read More »New video teaches value of early reading skills
Globe-Miami (March 19, 2018) – A new video designed to show parents easy tips for reading with their babies offers ways parents can help their baby develop language skills from the day they are born. When a young child hears words and language, the brain develops important connections needed to …
Read More »First Things First volunteers recognized for contributions
Globe-Payson January 19, 2018 – Community volunteers on the First Things First Gila Regional Partnership Council were recently commended by the state Board for their leadership and work on behalf of Arizona’s youngest children. Earlier this year, First Things First was named among Harvard University’s Top 25 Innovations in American …
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