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Four things to consider when setting up a playdate

play

Play dates are great for young children’s development because they help them explore, learn and develop social skills through play.

The ABCs of life: Supporting your child’s social-emotional development

social-emotional development

Parents who nurture positive relationships with their baby, toddler or preschooler are helping them develop social-emotional skills that will be important…

Coping with the challenge of a fussy baby

infants

All babies cry, but some are harder to soothe or comfort, and that can be emotionally hard on a new mother.

top 5 tips for reading with your toddler

Active, outdoor play boosts learning

parenting

Play in an outdoor, natural environment helps engage a young child’s senses and allows toddlers and preschoolers to exercise their bodies and minds.

toddler hand reaching for rubber ducky in tub

Preventing toddler drownings in the home

safety

The biggest drowning threat to toddler safety is unexpected, unsupervised access to water, which includes toilets, bathtubs and buckets of water.

Fatherhood is its own reward

parenting

In a recent national survey of dads, 90 percent said that being a parent is their greatest joy.

everyday activities help develop independence needed for successful transition to kindergarten

Kindergarten readiness tips: Developing independence

school readiness

Arizona kindergarten teachers share tips for how to nurture independence and self-confidence in your young child and help them be prepared for success in…

Podcast: We’re Here for You

parenting

Learn about parenting and early childhood programs available in Arizona, at no cost to you, to help you do your best for your baby, toddler or preschooler.

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