February 1, 2021

Mountain America Credit Union and the Arizona Coyotes return to support early literacy and disabilities programs

For the second year in a row, Mountain America Credit Union and the Arizona Coyotes have partnered for their “Guiding You Forward” program that supports Southwest Human Development's early literacy and assistive technology programs. "Mountain America is pleased to continue our support of Southwest Human Development through our Guiding You Forward program with the Arizona...

January 31, 2021

Walk With Me fundraiser for kids with disabilities returns in March

Participants encouraged to be creative as they raise funds for young children with disabilities Residents of the Valley of the Sun are invited to join Southwest Human Development and presenting sponsor, the Arizona Coyotes, for the 13th annual Walk With Me from March 15-20, 2021. The event will be a week...

January 28, 2021

ZERO TO THREE virtual series continues the early childhood dialogue on race

ZERO TO THREE hosted the first of two virtual sessions of “Continuing the Dialogue: Infants and Toddlers Face Racism Too.” The webinar was led by ZERO TO THREE’s Sarah LeMoine, MS, and Maria Spriggs, MPH. As part of this session, three child development specialists spoke about the history of developmental...

January 11, 2021

Foster your child’s curiosity and early math skills with STEAM activities

What is STEAM? STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. It’s an interdisciplinary teaching strategy that provides the opportunity to learn about science and math subjects in ways that foster creativity, imagination and a passion for learning. What’s the difference between STEAM and STEM? STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and...

December 17, 2020

Apologizing to our children models accountability

Parents often ask their children to apologize to others. “Say you’re sorry for taking your sister’s toy without asking,” or “Apologize to your friend for calling him a mean word,” for example. When it comes to apologizing to our children, some parents may feel uncomfortable. We might think that our children...

December 9, 2020

Children’s Developmental Center assists families virtually and in person during pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has created additional challenges for many families who need support for children with developmental disabilities. At Southwest Human Development, our team has worked hard to adapt to the present circumstances. The Children’s Developmental Center created some systematic changes to help carry out its mission while keeping health...

December 1, 2020

Our most read blog posts of 2020

It's been a trying year for families. COVID-19 has led to high unemployment, closures of child care facilities, working/learning at home and a host of new challenges. Southwest Human Development has worked to support Arizona families this year, including by sharing advice and guidance from our early childhood experts. Here...

November 18, 2020

Safely celebrating Thanksgiving with your loved ones in 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans remain uneasy about public outings and spending time with people from outside their households. With Thanksgiving Day almost here, some might be wondering how to celebrate the holidays while protecting their own health and the health of friends and family members, too. As cases...

November 2, 2020

Holiday gift drive brings joy and hope to Arizona children and families

Not all families can afford to buy gifts for their children during the holiday season. Southwest Human Development’s annual Gingerbread Kids Holiday Gift Drive provides holiday gifts for Arizona children in need across Arizona. Purchasing a gift may be a small purchase for donors, but the impact it makes for children...

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