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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.
Inclined sleepers are among the dangerous products to be banned. Reminder: babies are safest sleeping alone, on their back, in a crib.
Learn some simple ways to make going to the dentist a smoother, more positive experience for you and your child.
Regular dental check-ups help keep your child healthy and smiling. Learn how you can find a dentist for your child whether you have dental insurance or not.
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.
Video chat with is a great way to help your little one build relationships and stay connected with long-distance family and friends.
The baby should sleep alone, on his or her back and in a crib, which is the safest place for babies to sleep.
All children develop differently, but it helps to know if your child is meeting typical milestones and what to look for if you have any concerns.
Get some expert advice and encouragement to help you do your best during this period of stress, uncertainty and staying home.
Young children learn through their everyday experiences. Playing with simple household objects gives your little one the opportunity to use their senses,…
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