First 5 Sacramento

Healthy smiles start early. 😁🪥

A child’s first dental visit should happen by their first birthday or when their first tooth appears. Starting dental care early can help prevent cavities and support healthy habits as children grow.

Thank you to First 5 San Bernardino for sharing this helpful reminder and graphic.

Water safety starts with confidence. 💙

The YMCA is offering free swim lessons for children ages 3 and older to help build water safety skills and confidence in the water. Lessons are available in group, private, and semi-private formats.

Lesson options include:
🏊 Group lessons on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
🏊 Private and semi-private lessons with flexible weekday scheduling

To learn more or register:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (916) 452-9622 ext. 129

Looking for a way to connect, move, and spend time together as a family? 💙

Join Connecting in Community: Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind for an afternoon of movement, mindfulness, family activities, food, music, and community resources.

🗓 Friday, May 29
⏰ 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
📍 Street Soccer USA Sacramento
2408 8th St., Sacramento, CA 95818

Free event and free parking. Register in advance to reserve a free dinner at the event.

Balancing work, parenting, and everything else in between can feel like a lot.

There’s no perfect formula for work-life balance, and every family looks a little different. This article shares honest insights from working moms about what helps them manage the day-to-day while making space for themselves and their families.

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance We partnered with The Mom Project to hear tips from working moms find work-life balance between their career and family.

Little reminder for parents with babies: water and milk/formula are usually the best choices during the first year. 🧃💛

Experts recommend avoiding fruit juice for children under 1, even 100% juice, since babies don’t need added sugar and whole fruits offer more nutritional benefits as they grow.

Learn more:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/AAP-Recommends-No-Fruit-Juice-for-Children-Under-1-Year.aspx

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

First 5 Sacramento is giving away four tickets to the Sacramento Zoo for a fun family day with the kids! 🦒🐘✨

To enter:
✔️ Like this post on Instagram
✔️ Follow
✔️ Tag a friend you’d love to take to the Sacramento Zoo

Entries close Thursday, May 28 at 5:00 PM. One winner will be selected at random and announced on Friday, May 29. Winner will also be contacted via DM.

No purchase necessary. Prize has no cash value and is non-transferable. Winner will be selected at random and contacted via DM from . Winner must respond within 72 hours or another winner may be selected. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Meta.

Earlier this month, First 5 Sacramento joined First 5 California at FairyTale Town for the Stronger Starts Day of Action, a statewide effort focused on supporting strong, healthy starts for children and families. 💛

Thank you to First 5 Sacramento Commissioners Eric Guerra and Scott Moak for helping highlight the importance of safe, stable, and nurturing environments for young children.

We’re proud to support efforts that help children and families thrive in Sacramento County.

Join the 1st Annual Father’s Day March & Health and Wellness Resource Fair for a morning focused on family, community, and wellness. 💙

Families can enjoy community resources, health screenings, and activities while celebrating the important role fathers and father figures play in children’s lives.

🗓 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ March begins at 9:30 AM
📍 Starts at 4600 47th Ave, Sacramento
📍 Ends at Nicolas Park

Looking for support for your family? Sac Family Connect helps connect Sacramento families with local resources for child care, food support, health services, parenting support, and more.

Finding help should feel easier, and Sac Family Connect is here to help families navigate what’s available in our community.

Learn more: https://sacfamilyconnect.com