First Things Blog

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

Dad with baby daughter, social connections

Combating new parent loneliness with social connections

January 25, 2023
New parents first time parents

Many new parents experience loneliness, and if you are feeling that, you’re not alone. Social connections can help. Read More

Pregnant mother on couch in orange dress with young girl hugging the mother's stomach

Counting kicks is a simple way to monitor baby’s well-being

pregnancy

Expectant parents in their third trimester are being encouraged to count their baby’s kicks. It could help save their baby’s life.

Positive Parenting: What is baby saying?

infants

Noticing and responding to your baby’s cues is what great parenting is all about.

Mom and toddler sitting underneath a sun shade umbrella

Throwin’ shade at the sun: protecting your kids outdoors

safety

All it takes is a few simple steps to help protect your child from the sun.

little girl with backpack holding hand of adult woman, walking outside

Building excitement for your child’s transition to preschool

school readiness

Many 3- and 4-year-olds will be looking forward to starting preschool in the fall and parents can use this summer to get them ready.

New law bans inclined infant sleepers and crib bumpers

safety

These popular but dangerous products pose a risk to infants who can roll over onto the padded surfaces and suffocate. Families that already have crib bumpers…

caring for yourself helps you care for your children

A message for moms: Self-care isn’t selfish

parenting

Try to remember that you don’t have to be perfect, and taking care of yourself helps you take care of your children.

Quality time doesn’t have to cost a thing

single parent

Read the story of how an unexpected car repair bill led a single mom to realize that time together is the best thing we can give our children.

tips for having back and forth conversations with your baby

Baby, let’s talk! Serve and return

language & literacy

Having back-and-forth conversations with your baby, even before they can use words, helps them learn and develop language. It’s easy and fun to do.

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