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First 5 California :: What do Kids Really Like to Eat?
First 5 California and Chef LaLa teamed up to create a FREE mini cookbook filled with easy, affordable and healthy recipes the whole family can enjoy. Get your FREE mini cookbook by calling 1-800-KIDS-025 or visit www.first5california.com.
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First 5 California Dr. Fielding from LA County Department of Public Health discusses dangerous level of childhood obesity in Southern California: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=6899159&pt=print

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First 5 California Developmental screenings are essential to keeping all children healthy, but especially for pre-term babies: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090616194237.htm

Importance Of Developmental Screening Tool For Identifying Delays In Pre-term Children Shown
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
ScienceDaily (July 1, 2009) A new study finds that U.S. pediatricians have plenty of room for improvement when it comes to using a screening questionnaire to flag developmental delays in premature children.
July 1 at 5:31pm
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First 5 California Stores that cater exclusively to WIC parents are taking root in CA. For more info & to find a WIC center near you: http://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/ci_12719258

Special store for WIC moms opening - Ukiah Daily Journal
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Special store for WIC moms opening
June 30 at 5:13pm
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First 5 California Research shows kids can lose 3 months worth of reading/math skills over the summer if their brains aren't active: http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/9529-1

June 29 at 4:37pm
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First 5 California Radio Disney broadcasting from the SF Zoo tomorrow (June 27) with First 5 CA - parents will be pledging to keep their kids healthy and safe!

June 26 at 3:57pm
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First 5 California More than 50% of CA kids have tooth decay by kindergarten. For tips to keep your child's smile bright, visit: http://www.smdp.com/Articles-c-2009-06-22-60198.113116_Its_never_too_early_to_see_a_dentist.html#222

June 23 at 4:49pm
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First 5 California Launches New Online Resource to Help Parents with Young Kids
First 5 California announced today the launch of a new online parenting site that connects California families with young children to local resources with a simple click of a mouse...
June 23 at 4:09pm
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First 5 California Maria Shriver begins SF playground building project with Michelle Obama at National Conf. on Volunteering & Service http://sev.prnewswire.com/health-care-hospitals/20090622/LA3586822062009-1.html

CaliforniaVolunteers :: First Lady Michelle Obama and California First Lady Maria Shriver Kick Off 2
Source: sev.prnewswire.com
Shriver to Present First Annual Governor & First Lady's Medals for Service, Join CaliforniaVolunteers to Build First Fully Intergenerational Playground in the Country, and Participate in Conference's Opening General Session
June 22 at 10:25am
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This is great. Two wonderful leaders making a statement.
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First 5 California For Father's Day, The Wall Street Journal has tips for moms on how to encourage dads' involvement in parenting http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124519757969321229.html

Helping Moms to Let Dads Be Dads - WSJ.com
Source: online.wsj.com
Research shows how kids benefit from having a positive, involved father, but negative
June 17 at 5:12pm
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First 5 California The Mommy Files post on "slow parenting" as a way to create balance for children http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfmoms/detail?entry_id=36995

The Mommy Files : Note to parents: Slow is the new way to go
Source: www.sfgate.com
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June 17 at 5:10pm
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First 5 California Stress about finances affects the whole family - even kids. Upcoming KCET programs offer advice to help explain money issues to your kids: http://diaryofamother.blogs.com/mamas_musings/2009/06/handling-the-financial-crisis-with-family.html

Mama's Musings: Handling the financial crisis with family
Source: diaryofamother.blogs.com
Kids think an ATM is a bottomless pit, a lot like Mom's patience or her purse. The fact is we all have a budget. Some of us are struggling to make ends meet. The financial crisis has only added a...
June 17 at 3:46pm
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First 5 California The Wall Street Journal reports that children are hit especially hard as the recession forces states to cut health services: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124519908310621365.html

Children Suffer as States Cut Health Budgets - WSJ.com
Source: online.wsj.com
As the recession forces more hospitals and doctors to pare costs, the cutbacks are especially affecting children covered by Medicaid, who are being turned away from receiving care.
June 17 at 3:44pm
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First 5 California Examiner.com provides resources for parents to help their kids deal with stress http://www.examiner.com/x-10548-Hartford-Special-Interests-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Helping-children-cope-in-crises

Helping children cope in crises by Hartford Special Interests Examiner, Kimberly Spaulding
Source: www.examiner.com
Constant stress—whether high-level, acute stress caused by things such as abuse (be it physical, mental or emotional) or exposure to violence in the home or the neighborhood, or lower-level, steady ...
June 17 at 3:43pm
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First 5 California From The Huffington Post: 5 Tips for First Time Dads http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sophie-keller/how-happy-is-5-tips-for-f_b_216190.html More info at www.first5california.com/parents

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June 16 at 12:30pm
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First 5 California Separation from your child doesn't have to hurt. Tips for easing anxiety from Rotary International:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20090613/hl_hsn/healthtipsoothingseparationanxiety

Health Tip: Soothing Separation Anxiety - Yahoo! News
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(HealthDay News) -- Many young children have difficulty leaving their parents when it's time for school, work or a parental date night.
June 16 at 12:27pm
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First 5 California New research shows napping helps preschoolers function better http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090612/hl_nm/us_psychosocial_functioning

June 16 at 12:26pm
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First 5 California What are the best toys for bilingual kids? Answers to this and more at http://www.spanglishbaby.com/2009/02/its-toy-time/

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June 16 at 12:18pm
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First 5 California ¿Cuáles son los mejores juguetes para los niños bilingües? Respuestas a esto y más en http://www.spanglishbaby.com/2009/02/its-toy-time/

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June 16 at 12:16pm
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First 5 California The New York Times reports new child food pref data http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/16/health/16well.html?_r=2&hpw same trend ID'd in First 5 CA survey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz4DrZ91syc

First 5 California :: What do Kids Really Like to Eat?
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First 5 California and Chef LaLa teamed up to create a FREE mini cookbook filled with easy, affordable and healthy recipes the whole family can enjoy. Get your FREE mini cookbook by calling 1-800-KIDS-025 or visit www.first5california.com.
June 16 at 9:28am
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First 5 California Preferencias de comida infantil http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/16/health/16well.html?_r=2&hpw Misma tendencia -estudio Primeros 5 CA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J6omOW3W7g&feature=channel

June 16 at 9:26am
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First 5 California Why and where to buy locally produced food in the San Francisco Bay Area: http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=view_from_the_bay/food_wine&id=6865746

Why and where to buy locally grown food in the Bay Area - 6/15/09 - San Francisco News - abc7news.co
Source: abclocal.go.com
Discover the benefits of buying locally produced food and where to find the best.
June 15 at 5:25pm
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First 5 California Hey, Angelenos, wanna quit smoking? Here's some help -- free http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/06/hey-angelenos-wanna-quit-smoking-heres-some-help-for-free.html // Do it for your child and his/her health!

Hey, Angelenos, wanna quit smoking? Here's some help -- free | Booster Shots | Los Angeles Times
Source: latimesblogs.latimes.com
Booster Shots offers a daily dose of interesting health news, some of it even relevant.
June 15 at 5:20pm
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First 5 California A hat, sunscreen & long sleeves can prevent sunburn & protect against skin cancer. Tips for parents: http://cdoc-online.org/skin/docs/SKIN-ParentsLetter.pdf

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June 15 at 4:24pm
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First 5 California Teaching kids to sing a song while washing their hands can help them remember to wash for a full 20 seconds -- and it's fun! http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/

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June 15 at 4:00pm
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First 5 California @Time report on how letting kids sleep alone improves sleep habits and is better for their health:
http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1904288,00.html

Advice for Coddling Parents: Put Baby to Bed Alone -- Printout -- TIME
Source: www.time.com
Parents are of different opinions when it comes to co-sleeping with their babies, but a growing body of research suggests it's best for infants when they fall asleep on their own
June 15 at 3:48pm
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First 5 California New study adds greater likelihood of high school academic success and college attendance to breastfeeding benefits: http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE55E09G20090615

June 15 at 11:18am
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First 5 California Info on a new resource to help parents be their child's first teacher www.first5california.com/parents

June 12 at 5:48pm
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First 5 California Info sobre un nuevo recurso para ayudar a los padres a ser los primeros maestros de sus hijos www.first5california.com/parents

First 5 California Parent's Site'
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June 12 at 5:45pm
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First 5 California Preschool can actually help fuel economic recovery -- its return on investment is $7 to $16 for each dollar spent: http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/jun/12/lz1e12atkin003155-preschool/?uniontrib

Preschool
Source: www3.signonsandiego.com
At a time when we are all looking for ways to fuel our economy's recovery, we must not ignore one of the state's greatest resources, our children. With new research quantifying just how much the achievement ...
June 12 at 5:16pm
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First 5 California Yes to fruits & veggies! Learn about the Child Nutrition Act
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmR6t7M7_5U

Child Nutrition Act Celebrity PSA
Source: www.youtube.com
http://www.takepart.com/foodinc Obesity has skyrocketed for kids from 2 to 19, making them at risk for diabetes and cutting short their life expectancy. Learn about the Child Nutrition Act and how you can help.
June 12 at 4:25pm