July 12, 2023
From the moment your child is born, they embark on an incredible journey of growth and development. These early years lay the foundation for their future success in school and …
June 19, 2024
BIRTH TO FIVE HELPLINE™ Call 877-705-KIDS (5437) for Free Child Development Support The Birth to Five Helpline is a free service open to all Arizona families with young children looking for the …
May 13, 2024
Reading with your child isn’t just about flipping through pages; it’s about cultivating a love for stories, expanding their imagination, and laying the foundation for literacy skills. As your child …
January 26, 2024
Southwest Human Development, Arizona’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to early childhood development,is hosting the third annual Thrive to Five Playfest on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 9am to 1pm at …
February 11, 2022
Get your copies of This Little Farmer Went to Market and Up Up Up – both winners of the First Edition Project children\’s book manuscript contest.
When you purchase this two-book pack, Southwest Human Development will donate two books to a child in need using a \”Buy One, Give One\” model.
This Little Farmer Went to Market follows the journey our food makes from farm to market. Engaging young readers through the use of bright colors, recognizable foods from mealtimes at home, and characters representing diverse backgrounds and communities, This Little Farmer Went to Market provides children and their parents with the opportunity to learn, discuss and explore together where food comes from and how it gets to families—in this case, a local farmers’ market. Written by B. G. Hennessy, known for her work on the award-winning Corduroy children’s book series, and illustrated by Mary Ann Fraser, This Little Farmer Went to Market is a must-have for every child’s home library.
Up Up Up is a humorous story told mostly in pictures will delight the youngest of readers and adults alike. When Mouse, Frog, Duck, Snake, Dog, Chimp, Seal, Sheep and Bear are invited to a birthday party on the 10th floor, the elevator seems to be the best way up, up, up. Written by Phoebe Fox and illustrated by Michael Hale, you\’ll love reading Up Up Up together as a family!
Southwest Human Development is one of the nation\’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. They are a leader in early literacy, distributing over 140,000 children\’s picture books annually to kids who do not have access to books. All proceeds from the sale of the book support early literacy programs.
February 05, 2022
At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during the first five years of life. These services are supported in …
February 01, 2022
Spring Break is a welcome respite for parents and children. The stress and burnout experienced by families during the pandemic have made breaks especially appreciated. Whether you haven’t made Spring …
January 31, 2022
Southwest Human Development is excited to be launching its inaugural Thrive to 5 Playfest, a day of play and family fun for young children and families. We spoke with Louann …
July 08, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, families are facing new and stressful challenges. Our Birth to Five Helpline specialists have been working hard to give parents, caregivers and professionals the guidance …
February 06, 2020
Serve and return interactions shape brain architecture. When an infant or young child babbles, gestures, or cries, and an adult responds appropriately with eye contact, words, or a hug, neural …
