First Things Blog

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

Knowing when your child is ready for toilet training

child development toddlers toilet training

Timing is everything with potty training. The key is waiting for the signs that your toddler is ready. Read More

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

preschooler

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.

parenting

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…

Pediatricians’ new recommendations for children’s media use

child development

Screen time is a tricky issue for today’s parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently announced new recommendations to help families make…

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