Parent Activity Calendar Sneak Peek July 3 - Make a patriotic sign for your window to celebrate Independence Day. 10 - Count the number of different kinds of flowers you see on a walk. 21 - Run, kick and throw a ball today at the park. 25 - How many animals can you...
Summer Book Suggestions A Little Book About Safety by Samantha Kurtzman-Counter and Abbie Schiller, Illustrated by Francois Grumelin-Sohn When Hugo Hippo heads out with his family to The Happy Herd Community Pool, he learns important lessons about ways to stay safe in...
Aquafaba Meringue Cookies Just like egg whites, Aquafaba gets light and billowy when whipped! Ingredients: 1 cup Aquafaba (the liquid from a 19 oz can of chickpeas, preferably low sodium or unsalted) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 cup...
Chickpea SaladIngredients: 1 avocado 1 lemon 1 can (19 oz) chickpeas/garbanzo beans, drained and chopped into small pieces, preferably low sodium or unsalted (Reserve liquid — Aquafaba — to use in other recipes.) 3–4 scallions, chopped 2 cups tomatoes (any type),...
The Littlest Activists: Family-Friendly Advocacy Becoming an advocate for your child and family can help you get what you want and need. Joining others in advocating builds a family network, is energizing and empowering, and is important in creating positive change...
A to Z Summer Safety Checklist How do you have a safe, healthy and fun summer? First 5 LA has it covered from A to Z! A is for Aloe: Buy an aloe vera plant and use gel from leaves, or use a product containing aloe vera skin gel specifically for mild sunburns. B is for...
Multigenerational Safety: Grandparents as Caregivers The number of American grandparents who care for grandchildren is on the rise, with as many as 25% of children solely cared for by the elder generation in some states, according the AARP (American Association of...
Ages and Stages: Raising a Reader The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents start reading aloud to their children from birth — and with good reason: Studies show that early reading helps babies learn to speak as well as bond and interact with parents....
