[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sTMpK8Kc-w[/embed] Dust off your black ties and pearls, the 3rd annual Grand Prix of Scottsdale Gatsby Weekend is rolling back into Old Town Scottsdale November 3-5, 2017. This spectacular 1920s-themed weekend kicks off with the Gatsby Under the Stars Gala and wraps up on Sunday with a Vintage Kart Race around the...
The weather is cooling down, which means that event season is heating up and exciting volunteer opportunities are on the rise. Help Arizona children in need while taking advantage of exclusive volunteer opportunities at 1920s-themed races, music festivals and more. Volunteering is a rewarding way to meet new people, learn new...
As the summer heat comes to an end, families are left with the perfect opportunity to gather the kids together, recharge and refresh. Many Valley destinations and activities offer unique opportunities to teach young children about the world around them. There are plenty of affordable, local attractions to choose from when...
A baby’s teething process typically begins in between 3 and 12 months of age. While this stage of development can be uncomfortable for babies, parents can take steps to help make the process as smooth as possible as their baby grows and develops. Know the signs of teething A parent’s first step...
An increasing number of children raised in Arizona’s melting pot of culture and diversity grow up in dual-language households. In recent years, the Center for Immigration Studies reports that nearly 30 percent of Arizona children and teens speak a language other than English at home. Many children navigate language fluidity as...
A hearty, well-balanced school lunch can help young children power through a back-to-school transition with focus and energy. Many great lunches are easy to prepare and combine nutritious food groups that will help keep children full throughout the day. Taking the time to utilize a few extra tips helps to...
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) has awarded an Assistive Technology Service and Devices contract to Southwest Human Development, a move that will help Arizona's youngest children with disabilities access the specialized technology and support they need to succeed. This statewide assistive technology contract will directly assist families with children,...
Abby, a Valley teacher and mother of two, received a Birth to Five Helpline magnet when she was pregnant with her first child in 2013. Little did she expect, the magnet she placed on her refrigerator would later help strengthen her relationship with her son, Luke, nearly four years down...
Creating a safe sleep environment is an important step to keeping your baby safe. Safe sleeping techniques may seem like common knowledge to a seasoned parent, but the skills to properly put a baby to sleep can allude first-time parents who haven’t had the opportunity to be educated on safe...
Providing easily accessible information to parents, caregivers, professionals and early childhood advocates is one of Southwest Human Development’s core values when serving Arizona children in need. To better share information, the agency enhanced the swhd.org website to provide online visitors with a more user-friendly experience. The website’s most prominent new function...