First Things Blog

Information and inspiration for parents and caregivers of babies, toddlers and preschoolers

First Things First guide for new parents in Arizona

Ready to be a parent? The AZ New Parent Guide can help.

October 4, 2022
pregnancy safety health parenting child development infants

The AZ New Parent Guide from First Things First has information and resources to help do your best in caring for your new baby. Read More

Use summer to prepare for kindergarten success

school readiness

The first day of kindergarten is a big step for young kids. Families can use the summer to help make the transition to kindergarten easier.

Podcast: Reading, Language and Early Literacy

child development

Learn how you can help your baby or toddler develop a love of books and the skills they’ll need to learn to read.

Playtime is serious business for young children

Playtime is serious business for kids

parenting

Play is a natural and important way young children discover and learn. Parents and caring adults can do their part by getting in the game.

Is my 1-year-old’s behavior naughty or normal?

parenting

Getting into things, unrolling the toilet paper and dropping food on the floor are part of how your baby makes sense of the world.

Picky eaters - toddler not wanting to eat food

Babies and toddlers can be fussy or picky eaters. Sometimes it’s more serious.

health & nutrition

Children with pediatric feeding disorders are more than fussy babies or picky eaters. But it can be very hard for parents to recognize the difference.

Hug your baby early and often. It’s good for the brain.

parenting

It makes sense, but now there’s research that the more gentle touching the better for a baby’s brain.

Growing a reader from the very beginning

infants

Reading with your baby is a great way to help them build language skills and form a close bond with you.

Pay attention to your child’s development

toddlers

Every child develops at their own pace, but there are certain milestones they should reach from birth to 5 years old.

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