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4 ways to teach water safety to young children

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Here are four tips parents and caregivers can implement to teach water safety to young children.

Summer break family activity: Chaos flower garden

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Add some vibrant color to your yard and engage your children in some fun this summer break with a chaos flower garden.

6 ways educators can take part in Mental Health Awareness Month

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here are six ways educators can ease into this mindset as they practice mindfulness and self-care.

Bright by Text is now Lantern, texting tips for early childhood development

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Formerly known as Bright by Text, Lantern provides tips on early childhood development to busy parents via text messages.

Participation in FTF program leads to key insights

Monday, April 14, 2025

At First Things First, Arizona’s early childhood development agency, an informal caregivers program supports families and caregivers.

5 ways to recognize Autism Awareness Month in our community

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

It is more common to hear about autism in our day-to-day lives, but what are some ways we can support Autism Awareness Month in our communities?

Top 5 tips for reading with your toddler

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Studies show reading leads to improved early childhood development, with a toddler’s vocabulary being a strong predictor of later success.

Join us for Be My Neighbor Day on March 21

Daniel Tiger and friends are stopping by South Mountain Community Library for Be My Neighbor Day on Sat., March 21.

Coping with mid-year teacher burnout

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025

What are some things you can do as an educator to help ease the burden of feeling burned out halfway through the school year?

Parent’s Guide: Preparing for the First Day of Kindergarten

Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

Starting kindergarten is a big milestone. For a smooth transition, follow these steps for kindergarten readiness to prepare your child and yourself.