Parenting Blog

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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Podcast: What Looks Like Misbehavior Might Be Stress

8/10/2018
parenting

Learn how you can recognize the signs of excessive stress and help your little one through the big emotions that come with it.

Curiosity is key to later school success

7/30/2018
social-emotional development

Encouraging curiosity in the early years can help your child do better in school.

More connections, less stress can help single parents do their best

7/17/2018
single parent

Single parents don’t have to be perfect. Decreasing isolation, increasing self-care and building a support system are three ways to lower stress. And…

Using technology to advance toddler and preschooler learning

7/17/2018
early learning

By managing screen time and choosing developmentally appropriate technology, adults can actually extend a young child’s learning.

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Parents Playbook: Quality Time!

7/13/2018
parenting

This episode of FTF’s Parents Playbook is about being in the zone.

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Mister Rogers movie is a reminder of what young children need

7/3/2018
child development

“One word, ‘connection,’ captures what is happening inside and what is needed from the outside for a young child’s brain.” Read our…

Keep your family safe around fireworks on the 4th of July

6/28/2018
safety

If you plan to be around fireworks this 4th of July, make sure to follow these tips to keep your kids as safe as possible.

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Expert advice on shopping with a toddler: ‘They’re not trying to be naughty.’

6/26/2018
parenting

For busy parents, a routine trip to the grocery store can be a challenge. Make things less stressful and more positive for you and your little one.

Simple ways to ease holiday stress with young children