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How to help your baby sleep better at night

By Terrance Matteo, Ph.D. Many parents quickly discover that “sleeping like a baby” isn’t always all that it’s cracked up to be. Sleep issues are one of the most common concerns that parents share with professionals when raising infants and young children. Studies show that about 25 to 30 percent...
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Arizona family travels to D.C. to encourage policymakers to #ThinkBabies

Early childhood advocates traveled from across the country to meet in Washington, D.C., today for Strolling Thunder, an event coordinated by ZERO TO THREE to connect community members with the policymakers who shape the future of our communities and call national attention to the importance of the first years in...
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Pool safety: A parent’s guide to a safe summer

Temperatures in Arizona are quickly rising; a sure sign of a fast-coming summer break from school. Desert dwellers know that whether you’re an adult or a toddler, nothing says refreshing like a dip in the pool. Before you slather on the sunblock, remember to take precautions to keep your day...

What toddler biting means for parents

This article originally appeared in the April issue of Raising Arizona Kids Magazine.  By Dr. Alison Steier, Southwest Human Development’s director of mental health services Toddlers are passionate beings. They feel their emotions intensely and can show them in very dramatic ways without embarrassment. While we admire toddler’s unrestrained joy and affection,...

First Things First Parent Kit goes digital

There comes an inevitable moment when new parents embrace their first bundle of joy, smile with pride, and stop to ask themselves: What’s next? That’s when First Things First steps in to provide information to new parents before they even leave the hospital. First Things First, a state organization dedicated...

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