First Things Blog

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

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Early years, lasting impact: Nurturing children's mental health

social-emotional development

According to the Harvard School of the Developing Child, building a close relationship with children is key to nurturing their mental health. Here are five ways parents and caregivers can contribute to a child’s emotional well-being. Read More

Check out my crib

safety

Having a safe place for your baby to sleep is something to take seriously.

There’s no such thing as the perfect parent

parenting

Eighty percent of millennial moms think it’s important to the be “the perfect mom.” It’s an unrealistic aspiration.

The golden hour

health & nutrition

Skin-to-skin contact immediately after your child is born can have important benefits for baby and mother.

Do babies need play time?

child development

Babies explore and make sense of the world around them through play. It impacts all aspects of their development.

You can't spoil a baby with too much love and attention

Can you spoil a baby?

crying

There are plenty of things to worry about when you’re a new parent, but spoiling your baby isn’t one of them.

4 tips to help prevent tooth decay – and potential future health problems – in young kids

health & nutrition

“Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease faced by young children. It’s also 100 percent preventable.”

6 ways to help your child be ready for kindergarten

health & nutrition

Even if you don’t have a new kindergartener this year, it’s never too soon to start preparing for that first day with some fun, easy everyday activities.

The best gift to give a child? Your time.

child development

Young kids don’t need expensive toys. Positive, everyday moments spent together with the adults in their lives are what they need most to learn and…

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