Gov. Doug Ducey’s team has created the Arizona Together website to help Arizonans have access to resources during the coronavirus outbreak. Links include finding nearby food banks, information for pregnant women and other community resources. #AZTogether

Supported by First Things First, the Birth to Five Helpline is a free service available to all Arizona families and caregivers of young children. Having someone to talk with, ask questions or lend an empathetic ear is more important than ever. You can connect with an early childhood specialist by phone or text at 1-877-705-KIDS (5437) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Or send a message online.

First Things First asked early childhood expert Rebecca Parklakian of ZERO TO THREE for her advice for families with young children during this time of social distancing:

• Parenting in challenging times
• Dealing with stress
• Advice on daily schedules and activities

Our friends on Sesame Street are here to support you and your family during the COVID-19 health crisis. They know that children thrive with structure in their lives and learn best through play, so this site provides content, resources and ideas to offer comfort and spark playful learning moments.

Our partners at ZERO TO THREE offer tips for families including age-appropriate responses to common questions, a guide to self-care, and activities for young children experiencing social distancing.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) developed this COVID-19 Parental Resource Kit to help support parents and caregivers in recognizing children’s social, emotional and mental health challenges and helping to ensure their well-being.

These days, you might be spending more time at home with your young children than ever before. And the days are piling up. It’s stressful, for you and your little ones. Here are some fun at-home activities to do with your child that can help them learn and grow through play.

For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, almost all learning happens through interacting and exploring. And no time does it happen more than playtime. Even though play is a natural instinct for all children, adults in their lives need to support play and encourage it.

Time is tight for most parents, but just a little of your focused attention at a time goes a long way. Having positive, nurturing relationships with parents and other adult caregivers helps kids feel safe and secure, and that’s how they learn best. Watch the video highlights.

Blocks help children develop skills that will help them learn math and science later on.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says the best toys for young kids are simple ones. Playing with ordinary household items allows your child to explore, discover and learn.

Babies develop language skills from the day they are born. When your child hears words and language, their brain develops the connections needed to learn how to read. Reading with your baby is also a great way to build a close relationship between parent and child. That’s what your baby needs most.

Reading with your toddler is quality time together. Sharing books also helps them develop the language skills and vocabulary. Children’s books introduce kids to new and unusual words that you might not use in everyday conversation at home.

Even though they can’t use words yet, having little back-and-forth conversations with your baby is the best way you can help them learn and develop language. Responding to your child with words, conversation and attention makes a big impact on their learning and healthy development.