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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.
Halloween may be different this year, but there is plenty of good information available to help families make it safe and fun for little ones.
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.
Many studies show that your loving touch is essential for your baby’s developing brain. And cuddling also reduces their anxiety, creating calmer kids.
Get some expert advice and encouragement to help you do your best during this period of stress, uncertainty and staying home.
Find information and resources to help support young children emotionally with concerns about COVID-19.
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