Publications & Links Kit for New Parents Local Resources

Kit for New Parents
 

New DVD version


Expectant parents, new parents and families who have children
up to five years can order a free Kit for New Parents by calling
1-800-KIDS-025

The Kits are available free of charge in English and Spanish to new parents, caregiver and/or organizations who provide services to families with newborns and children up to five years of age. Must be resident of Imperial County, California.

 If you have any questions about the kit or if you would like to place an order, please contact the Commission office at (760) 482-2991.
  WHAT'S INSIDE THE KIT?


DVD version

A set of celebrity-hosted videos on the early years providing a wealth of information on raising healthy, self-confident, happy children who are learning and ready to reach their greatest potential.

Topics include:

The First Years Last Forever – provides information on the importance of bonding, communication, health, nutrition and childcare.

Ready to Learn – discusses the importance of early literacy and provides a variety of ways parents can help their young children develop the skills necessary to learn to read and write, including everyday activities like talking, singing and reading.

Quality Child Care – discusses the importance of quality child care for children’s healthy development, what to look for when choosing child care – whether at a child care center or in the parent’s home, questions to ask potential caregivers and how to communicate regularly with caregivers.

Safe from the Start – provides important information on making children’s environments safe to prevent accidental injuries and includes information on automobile and car seat safety, childproofing the home, safety outside the home and toy safety.

Your healthy Baby – discusses children’s changing health needs as they grow and provides parents with useful information on prenatal care, breastfeeding, visiting the pediatrician, children’s nutritional needs and exercise.

Discipline – explains why children actually look for limits, techniques for setting limits from the start, why a firm but gentle approach is best and how parents can manage their own emotions and avoid using physical punishment.

Oral Health


What to do When
your Child gets Sick book



Advice for New Parents
book

 

Brochures

•Playing with Your Baby - Toddler - 3 to 5 year old

•Healthy Teeth begin at Birth


Parent’s Guide

•Topics: pregnancy, parenting, health, nutrition, safety, childcare family issues.

•Guide is user friendly. Use the Yellow Pages Community Services Section to find local numbers and state toll-free numbers as well as websites.

 

Child’s First Book



Publications & Links Kit for New Parents Local Resources