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Managing Big Feelings: Encouraging positive parenting for every family

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Encouraging positive parenting starts with being kind to yourself. Learn how self-compassion helps you meet your child’s needs, model healthy behavior and create a positive home environment. Read More

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Have lots of questions about car seat safety? You’re not alone.

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Car seats can be confusing, but you’re not alone. Learn what resources are available to help you feel more confident about car seat safety.

Baby Proof: How a screen-free bedtime can help your toddler sleep better

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Screen-free bedtime can help toddlers sleep better. Try this simple routine swap for better nights and happier mornings.

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A parent’s guide to helping kids try new foods

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Discover how to encourage kids to try new foods by fostering a positive relationship with food and cultivating lifelong habits.

The Father’s Day gifts you give

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Don’t worry about finding the perfect gift for dad. Focus on the important gifts that dads give to their young children.

Shopping with your child can help them eat better

6 tips for helping young children try new foods

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Young kids can be reluctant to try new things to eat. Here are some ways to motivate your toddler to take that first bite.

Supporting children through the power of early intervention

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Early intervention made a life-changing difference for one Arizona family navigating their son’s cerebral palsy diagnosis. Learn how timely support helped…

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Popular pregnancy books for expectant parents

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A list of the most popular pregnancy books to help guide new parents through an exciting and transformative experience.

A morning routine supports a child’s critical thinking skills

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Setting a morning routine not only helps you get out the door on busy mornings, but it also helps your child develop their critical thinking skills.

Parents can make a difference in Arizona’s early childhood system

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As parents and caregivers, we make sacrifices and decisions to ensure the strongest start for our children. Many families in Arizona rely on child care to be…

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