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Having a Healthy Pregnancy

WEBEat small meals throughout the day. Eat high-protein foods, like yogurt or chicken. If morning sickness makes you vomit, rinse your mouth with a teaspoon of baking soda …

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New FTF oral health website shows why healthy baby teeth matter

WEBFTF’s latest website, BabyTeethMatter.com, is designed to help parents in Maricopa County learn how to help their babies, toddlers and preschoolers have healthy …

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New national maternal health hotline asking the right questions

WEBOfelia Gonzalez is a public information officer at First Things First. You can reach her at [email protected]. . mental health. Pregnant and postpartum …

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Mental health is an important part of early childhood …

WEBThe number one attribute of early childhood mental health is for a child to know that a person really cares and is available. This is evident in classroom behavior …

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Your Child's Check-Ups

WEBRegular check-ups help you learn about your child’s development, health and safety, and what to expect in the months to come. They also help you keep track of vaccines and …

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The importance of developmental and sensory screenings for …

WEBAs Arizona’s early childhood agency, First Things First (FTF) recognizes that while every child develops at their own pace, developmental and sensory screenings are …

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Dental / Oral Health

WEBFirst Things First supports dental/oral health programs in many parts of Arizona to help families with young children prevent tooth decay and keep their little ones healthy and …

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Quality Child Care Checklist

WEBQuality early learning settings build on basic health and safety to include: All of these elements combined make a child care environment that prepares children for …

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Keep an eye on your child’s vision

WEBFirst Things First. Your little one learns through their senses and experiences. Their eyesight, which develops rapidly in early childhood, is a big part of how they explore, …

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Baby Safety (6-12 months)

WEBPut covers on electric outlets. Tape electric cords to the floor or wall. Make sure heaters and vents cannot burn your baby. Tie up cords from window shades and curtains. Put safety …

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Developmental and Sensory Screening

WEBWHAT IT IS: A variety of free screenings for young children are available in many FTF regions across Arizona: Have your child’s vision or hearing checked (sensory …

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Your Preschooler Ages 3-5

WEBChildren ages 3 to 5 are learning many new skills. They play games, run and climb and start to learn letters and numbers. But they can have a hard time seeing things from someone …

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Use of health consultants on the rise among child care providers

WEBUse of health consultants on the rise among child care providers. September 23, 2021. Ofelia Gonzalez. A First Things First-created child care helpline, …

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Child Care & Preschool

WEBQuality First – a signature program of First Things First – partners with child care and preschool providers across Arizona to improve the quality of early learning for kids birth …

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