Family Resources

1. Breastfeeding

   Your body is prepared to generate nutrition uniquely matched to the changing needs of your infant and has more of what your baby needs than formula.

2. Choosing Child Care

   First 5 is aware how challenging it can be for parents to find an early care and education experience for their children.

3. Developmental Concerns

   As your child grows and learns they will experience many new things. No two children develop, grow or learn the same way or do things at the same pace. How your child plays, learns, speaks, and acts is key to their development.

4. Developmental Milestones

   Learn more about the skills your child should develop at each age.

5. Health Care Coverage

   Health insurance is an agreement between you and an insurance provider that the provider will cover some or all of your medical and surgical expenses.

6. Immunizations

   Immunizations, also known as vaccines, keep children safe.

7. Nutrition

   You can help your child build lifelong healthy eating habits literally from their first bite!

8. Oral Health

   Help your child develop healthy oral health routines for a lifetime of healthy teeth.

9. Physical Activity

   Physical activity helps control weight, reduce the risk of chronic illness, and improve self-confidence and self-esteem.

10. Postpartum Depression

    Postpartum depression is common; and help is available.

11. Pregnancy

    Now that you’re pregnant, your body is working to support both you and your baby. It is especially important to focus on healthy habits and avoiding environmental dangers.

12. Safety

    Because your child learns by trying and doing, kids are always exploring their world. This is essential for brain development, so don’t discourage your child from trying new things. But, you’ll want to make sure your child’s environment is as safe as possible.

13. Secondhand Smoke

    Smoking is an entirely preventable risk to your child’s development.

14. Talk, Read, Sing

    Immersing children in a language rich environment- such as talking, reading, and singing- develops their brain and increases their readiness for school.

15. When Kids Get Sick

    Babies and small children learn through exploring their world and interacting with others. Unfortunately, there are germs and hazards that can make your child ill. Avoiding toxins and establishing healthy habits early on will help your child resist sickness.