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About FTF. Created by Arizona voters, First Things First partners with families and communities to help our state’s young children be ready for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Grants. First Things First invests in strategies and programs that support the development, health and learning of children from birth to age 5 (before kindergarten).
Get Involved. First Things First partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed.
Holding it together during high-stress moments is one of most important skills we can develop as parents.
Video chat with is a great way to help your little one build relationships and stay connected with long-distance family and friends.
A mom reflects on her daughter’s bond with her grandmother and the benefits that she’s watched as the bond grows.
Sibling rivalry during COVID-19 and close quarters has turned many living rooms into a battlefield. Here are tips to keep the rivals at bay.
An early childhood expert offers simple, positive ways to help your child identify their feelings and learn healthy self-control.
Best-selling author Dr. John Medina gives expert advice on how to navigate your child’s big emotions and build a foundation of healthy communication.
Find resources to help you support your young children through these stressful times and age-appropriate ways to talk about tough issues like race and equity.
A new 20-minute video from Noggin features questions from parents and advice from early childhood experts to help you and your family deal with stress.
Get some expert advice and encouragement to help you do your best during this period of stress, uncertainty and staying home.
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