Parenting Blog

Encouraging young kids to consider the needs and feelings of others

parenting

FTF encourages parents to start planting the seeds of service early with toddlers and preschoolers by involving them in family volunteering.

woman with puppet playing with toddler boy

Raising a bilingual baby

early learning

Many parents cite positive research that says a second language aids brain development as a reason to raise a bilingual child.

Father and daughter playing with household toys

Use household objects as toys for young kids

parenting

To encourage imaginative play at home, parents and caregivers only have to look around the house to keep little ones entertained and learning.

Reflecting on babies and mirror play

play

Mirror play helps your baby develop self-awareness, part of their social-emotional development. And they love it.

Boy dressed as a bear with Halloween candy bowl

Protect kids’ teeth on Halloween

oral health

This Halloween, the best bet for avoiding tooth decay is to keep little ones on a set oral health routine.

parents and young children play with scarves

It’s scarf season! Bonding and brain building with your baby

play

Playing with scarves is fun, easy, and you can do it almost anywhere. Plus, it’s a great way to enhance a child’s development.

Creating a safe sleep environment at home for baby

safety

Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed October as Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Arizona, which aims to educate families with babies about safe sleep practices.

Celebrating the power of grandparents

Grandparents can play a very important role in the lives of families with young children. Free child care is often at the top of that list, but the benefits…

The ABCs of life: Supporting your child’s social-emotional development

social-emotional development

Parents who nurture positive relationships with their baby, toddler or preschooler are helping them develop social-emotional skills that will be important…

Three simple steps for a better bedtime routine