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For Parents.To help you do the best you can, here’s some information, tools and resources for supporting your child’s healthy development and learning.
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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 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.
Learn about adding new foods to your baby’s diet.
Learn about planning ahead for the best childbirth possible.
Learn about keeping your baby safe as he starts to crawl and walk.
Learn how to choose a caregiver for your baby.
What’s the best thing parents can do to support their child’s development? We asked Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, an expert on how young children learn and…
It wasn’t obvious to this first-time dad, but it’s never too early to start talking, reading and playing with your newborn.
Most newborns love being swaddled. It calms them down and can help them sleep better. Here’s a step-by-step on the art of the swaddle.
When can babies start to pick up on their parents’ emotions? From birth.
Breast milk is considered the best food for babies, but breastfeeding can be difficult for some babies and moms. No matter how it goes for you, doing the best…
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