First Things Blog

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

A parent interacts with her children as they learn social-emotional skills and play together.

Developing a child’s social skills through playtime

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Sharing is an important social skill young children need to learn, but it can be one of the most challenging. Understanding the difference between sharing and taking turns is key to helping your child navigate these early learning… Read More

Start building a love of math and science early in life

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Activities such as finger painting, building blocks and baking are fun and interactive ways to build science and math skills in young kids.

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Quality child care: 6 things to look for in teacher-child interactions

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Teacher-child interactions that are stimulating and nurturing are an essential part of quality child care programs. Check out our 1-minute video for what to…

Pediatricians say baby walkers are unsafe

Doctors say baby walkers are not safe, don’t help development

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Baby walkers are advertised as fun for young children, but pediatricians say they’re dangerous.

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Podcast: Eyes on Learning

health & nutrition

Healthy vision is important for a child’s development and learning. But children don’t know what they can’t see.

Not just a theory: Block play builds STEM skills in early childhood

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Did you know that young Albert Einstein spent a lot of time playing with blocks?

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High-quality early childhood programs provide long-lasting benefits for kids

early learning

A recent study shows that quality child care and preschool programs boost kids’ social-emotional skills and academic achievement.

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September is Literacy Month, but it’s always time to read and talk with your child

language & literacy

Reading together and having back-and-forth conversations help young kids develop the skills they’ll need to become good readers.

Grandparents Day offers opportunity to recognize those grandparents raising grandchildren

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The relationship between a child and a grandparent is a special bond, a relationship that is celebrated nationally on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This…

New from AAP: ‘Children should ride in a rear-facing car safety seat as long as possible’

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The American Academy of Pediatrics now advises that young kids should ride in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible. This will include almost all children…

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