The First 5 Years

Sponsor - Smart Healthy Babies Home Visit Program funded by First 5 Alameda County

Tuesdays at 7:30 pm on Channel 31

New Parent Support
550 Park Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 864-1077

Get Ready for Childhood

The First 5 Years TV series addresses critical early childhood and learning issues, including: early bonding and attachment, quality child care, early literacy, discipline, health and nutrition, and child safety.

Hosted by popular celebrities and featuring well-known child development experts, these programs present the most up-to-date parenting advice in an engaging and easy to understand format.

History and Background

This informative six program series was brought to Alameda TV (and is sponsored) by Alameda Family Services and is funded by First 5 Alameda.

Six Great Programs!

1. The First Years Last Forever - January 9
   Hosted by Rob Reiner this introductory video provides information on the importance of bonding, communication, health, nutrition, child care, and other issues discussed in the video series.
2. Your Healthy Baby - January 16
   Children's health and nutrition is the focus of this show, hosted by Phylicia Rashad. Your Healthy Baby discusses the changing health needs of children as they grow and provides useful information on prenatal care, breastfeeding, visiting the pediatrician, children's nutritional needs and exercise.
3. Safe from the Start - January 23
   Host - Gloria Estefan shows parents and caregivers how to keep children safe from accidental injuries. The video includes information on automobile child safety seats, toy and gun safety, and provides practical advice to keep children safe both inside and outside the home.
4. Ready to Learn - January 30
   Hosted by LeVar Burton and Jamie Lee Curtis, this program stresses the importance of early literacy and show parents and caregivers how to help young children develop language skills through everyday activities like talking, singing and playing.
5. Quality Child Care - February 6
   Hosted by Maria Shriver, this program focuses on the importance of finding quality child care. It shows what to look for when choosing a care provider, whether at a child care center or in a private home.
6. Discipline - January 2
   Renowned child development expert Dr. T Berry Brazelton explains why children actually look for behavioral limits. The program shows that a firm but gentle approach is best and demonstrates useful techniques to promote discipline. Dr. Brazelton also offers advice to help parents and caregivers manage their own emotions and avoid using physical punishment.

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