Parenting Blog

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

Healthy family table mealtime with parents and child eating breakfast together and building positive nutrition habits

The Power of the Family Table and Mealtime

May 15, 2026
parenting feeding

Learn how healthy meals support young children’s growth and find free summer meal resources for kids and families across Arizona. Read More

Pediatricians say baby walkers are unsafe

Doctors say baby walkers are not safe, don’t help development

10/15/2018
safety

Baby walkers are advertised as fun for young children, but pediatricians say they’re dangerous.

Young child with glasses plays with parents

Podcast: Eyes on Learning

10/1/2018
health & nutrition

Healthy vision is important for a child’s development and learning. But children don’t know what they can’t see.

Not just a theory: Block play builds STEM skills in early childhood

9/26/2018
play

Did you know that young Albert Einstein spent a lot of time playing with blocks?

high quality early learning programs boost kids social emotional development and later academic achievement

High-quality early childhood programs provide long-lasting benefits for kids

9/25/2018
early learning

A recent study shows that quality child care and preschool programs boost kids’ social-emotional skills and academic achievement.

Family working on language and early literacy by reading

September is Literacy Month, but it’s always time to read and talk with your child

9/17/2018
language & literacy

Reading together and having back-and-forth conversations help young kids develop the skills they’ll need to become good readers.

Grandparents Day offers opportunity to recognize those grandparents raising grandchildren

9/7/2018
grandparents

The relationship between a child and a grandparent is a special bond, a relationship that is celebrated nationally on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This…

New from AAP: ‘Children should ride in a rear-facing car safety seat as long as possible’

8/31/2018
safety

The American Academy of Pediatrics now advises that young kids should ride in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible. This will include almost all children…

Arizona’s young children drowning rate is double the national rate

8/15/2018
safety

Drownings are a top cause of injury-related death for Arizona children. Consider these tips to keep your child safe around water.

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