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First 5 Lake promotes early childhood well-being by supporting the social-emotional, physical, and
educational needs of children ages 0 to 5 for their health and future success.

🛏💤A safer sleep space is a simple one.Babies spend a lot of time sleeping, and their sleep environment plays an importan...
10/21/2026

🛏💤A safer sleep space is a simple one.

Babies spend a lot of time sleeping, and their sleep environment plays an important role in keeping them safe.

A baby's sleep space should have:
✔️A firm, flat, level sleep surface
✔️A tightly fitted sheet
✔️No pillows
✔️No loose blankets
✔️No stuffed animals or toys
✔️No crib bumpers or other soft items

Babies should also be moved to a safe, flat sleep space if they fall asleep in places such as a swing, stroller, or car seat once transportation is complete.

It can be tempting to add something soft or cozy to make a baby's space feel more comfortable. But for infants, a clear sleep space is the safer choice. Soft surfaces and loose items can create a risk of suffocation or make it harder for a baby to breathe.

Safe sleep does not have to mean being far away from your baby. A crib or bassinet can be placed right next to your bed so your baby stays close while still having their own sleep space.

10/21/2026

Just fyi, quality early childhood education has long-lasting positive effects on children's cognitive, social and emotional development.

"Every day is a hundred small ways our children ask us, 'Do you see me? Do you hear me? Do I matter?' This behavior refl...
10/20/2026

"Every day is a hundred small ways our children ask us, 'Do you see me? Do you hear me? Do I matter?' This behavior reflects our response." - L.R. Knost

🌟 Fun Friday: Little Hurdles! 🏃‍♀️Ready, set, move!Young children learn about their bodies and build confidence through ...
10/16/2026

🌟 Fun Friday: Little Hurdles! 🏃‍♀️

Ready, set, move!

Young children learn about their bodies and build confidence through movement and play. A simple obstacle course gives them a chance to practice balance, coordination, and problem-solving while having fun!

Create a mini course using pool noodles laid flat on the ground, rolled-up towels, or soft foam pieces. Give your child plenty of room to move from one to the next. They can jump over the obstacles, step over them, walk around them, or find their own way through the course. Let your child choose what feels comfortable and celebrate their efforts along the way! 🙌

💡 Try This: Add a new movement between each hurdle! March, tiptoe, clap your hands, or stop for a big stretch. Let your child help create the next challenge, too!

The best part? There’s no finish line to beat—just opportunities to move, explore, and have fun together. ❤️

Today, we remember. 🕊️🕯October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day—a day to honor the babies whose lives wer...
10/15/2026

Today, we remember. 🕊️🕯

October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day—a day to honor the babies whose lives were too brief and the families who continue to carry their love and memories.

Pregnancy and infant loss can change a family forever. Today, we hold space for the grief, the love, the memories, and the stories that may not always be seen.

Whether someone has experienced a loss recently or carries the memory of a child from many years ago, their child matters. Their grief matters. Their love matters.

Today, we remember them. 💙🩷

🔤Three letters can help keep babies safer during sleep🔤The ABCs of Safe Sleep are an easy way to remember important step...
10/15/2026

🔤Three letters can help keep babies safer during sleep🔤

The ABCs of Safe Sleep are an easy way to remember important steps that help reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths.

A is for Alone.
Babies should sleep in their own sleep space, without pillows, blankets, stuffed toys, bumpers, or other loose items.

B is for Back.
Always place your baby on their back for every sleep, including naps and nighttime.

C is for Crib.
Use a safety-approved crib, bassinet, or portable play yard with a firm, flat mattress and a tightly fitted sheet.

These simple steps help create a safer sleep environment for your baby. You can still keep your baby close by room-sharing, with your baby sleeping in their own separate space. ❤️

💡 Remember: Safe sleep is a team effort! Share the ABCs with grandparents, babysitters, family members, and child care providers so everyone who cares for your baby knows how to create a safer sleep environment.

Because every baby deserves a safe place to sleep.

🌿 Honoring the past, present, and future of Indigenous peoples.Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a time to hon...
10/12/2026

🌿 Honoring the past, present, and future of Indigenous peoples.

Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a time to honor the histories, cultures, knowledge, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples and Tribal Nations.

Here in Lake County, Indigenous communities have deep roots in this land. Their cultures, languages, stories, and knowledge continue to shape our communities today.

Children begin learning about the world through the people, stories, and experiences around them. When families make space for learning about different cultures and perspectives, they nurture curiosity, respect, and a sense of belonging. ❤️

Lake County Pomo Indians are direct descendants of the Pomos that have historically inhabited the Clear Lake area for over 11,800 years. Pomos had been fishermen and hunters, known especially for their intricate basketry made from lakeshore tules and other native plants and feathers.

🌱 Try This as a Family:
- Visit your local library and choose a children’s book written or illustrated by an Indigenous author. We love trying to find the names of all the local tribes in the Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

- Visit a local museum to learn more about the local tribes.

- There are an estimated 7,000 Indigenous languages spoken worldwide. See if you can learn how to say "Hello" through the Celebrating Indigenous Languages project (hint Lake County is on page 17) . https://earth.google.com/web/data=CiQSIhIgYTY1Y2U1NTk3MzE4MTFlOTkzN2RjN2JkNTNhNDc1ZGI

These small moments help children learn that every community has its own stories, traditions, and experiences worth understanding and respecting.

We honor Indigenous people, recognize the importance of preserving cultural heritage, and celebrate the generations who continue to carry their traditions forward.

May we continue building communities where every child’s identity, culture, and story are valued.

Let her curiosity lead.Today is International Day of the Girl Child—a day to celebrate girls, their voices, their ideas,...
10/11/2026

Let her curiosity lead.

Today is International Day of the Girl Child—a day to celebrate girls, their voices, their ideas, and the possibilities ahead of them. 🌱

For young girls, everyday experiences help shape how they see themselves and their place in the world. When adults listen to their questions, encourage their ideas, make room for their creativity, and let them try new things, girls learn that their voices matter.

Let her ask the question.
Let her get messy.
Let her change her mind.
Let her wonder, create, explore, and try again.

There is no single way to be a girl—and every girl deserves the space to grow into herself.

Today, we celebrate the girls who are learning, discovering, imagining, and becoming who they are meant to be. 💜

Fun Friday: Family Recipe Day! 🍳Some of the best family memories can start in the kitchen. Choose a favorite family reci...
10/09/2026

Fun Friday: Family Recipe Day! 🍳

Some of the best family memories can start in the kitchen. Choose a favorite family recipe and invite your child to be part of making it. Depending on their age, they might wash produce, pour ingredients, stir, sprinkle, or arrange toppings.

As you cook, talk about the recipe and share stories about where it came from or who loves it most.

💡 Try This: Create a simple recipe card together. Your child can draw the finished dish, add their name, or help decorate the card.

Don't forget to share your creation with us! We want to see all the yummy creations here. 🍽️

💙 October is SIDS Awareness MonthWhile the exact cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is not fully understood, r...
10/08/2026

💙 October is SIDS Awareness Month

While the exact cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is not fully understood, research has identified ways caregivers can reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths.

Safe sleep is about creating a sleep environment that gives babies the safest possible place to rest.

Throughout October, we’ll share practical safe sleep information for parents, grandparents, babysitters, child care providers, and anyone who cares for a baby.

Because babies are cared for by many different people and in many different places, everyone who cares for a baby should know the basics of safe sleep.

Learning about safe sleep isn’t about blame or perfection. It’s about having current information, asking questions, and feeling confident about the steps you can take to help keep babies safe. 💙

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