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Early Literacy at Home

Build early literacy and a love of reading at home

  • language & literacy

Learn how simple moments of reading, talking and connection can build early literacy skills and help your child develop a love of books at home.
Sensory Fatigue

How to manage sensory fatigue

  • social-emotional development

Sensory fatigue can make parenting feel overwhelming, but small, repeatable tools can help both adults and children reset. This post explores how to notice the…

The reality of starting preschool: tears, cheers and how to cope

  • school readiness

Preschool transition tips for the tricky weeks after day one. Real advice on meltdowns, sleep and helping your child settle in for good.

The kindergarten readiness skills hidden in potty training

  • preschoolers

Why potty training also strengthens the everyday abilities children need in the early years, and eventually kindergarten. 💩

DIY play-based learning activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers

  • early learning

Longer days, changing routines and school breaks often leave parents searching for ways to keep little ones entertained without relying on screens. But it’s…
Preschool Expulsion

Preventing preschool expulsion: A guide for Arizona families

  • preschool

Parents do not expect a preschooler to be suspended or expelled. But it happens more often than many families realize. In fact, according to…
toddler boy in blue shirt making a funny face

Managing Big Feelings: Understanding why toddlers bite

  • manage big feelings

Discover why toddlers bite and what drives this behavior. Learning the reasons behind biting can help you manage it effectively.
Healthy family table mealtime with parents and child eating breakfast together and building positive nutrition habits

The power of the family table and mealtime

  • feeding

Learn how healthy meals support young children’s growth and find free summer meal resources for kids and families across Arizona.
Toddler boy in green shirt shred with toddler boy in blue shirt

Managing Big Feelings: How to help toddlers share

  • mental health

Need tips to help toddlers share? Learn why sharing is a learned skill and how parents can help toddlers practice taking turns, build empathy and develop…

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