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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.
As the days at home start to pile up, here are some ideas for fun at-home activities that highlight how young children learn and grow through play.
Gratitude can be a difficult concept for toddlers and preschoolers. The holiday season is a good time to help them learn some important life lessons.
Unlock your child’s language skills with real talk and interaction. Find out why screen time is not a substitute for human connection.
Until we find a cure-all for hitting and biting, try your best to remain calm and encourage positive behaviors. And remember, this stage (and the bite marks)…
Ensure the safety of your young child with these helpful tips on creating a safe environment for exploration and learning.
Timing is everything with potty training. The key is waiting for the signs that your toddler is ready.
Young children aren’t ready to share as early as you might think.
Our interactive guide offers low-cost options by age and stage of development. Many are free, like the best gift you can give: quality time with you.
The more you know about child development, the better you can meet your child’s needs and help them learn and grow.
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