First 5 Permian Basin

Mrs. Cristi, from our Parents as Teachers team, reminds us that a little mess can lead to a lot of learning as our kiddos explore each day! What new discoveries have your children made through exploration and play?

This week (May 6 - May 12) is Nurses Week, and we here at First 5 Permian Basin would like to thank our incredible Nurse-Family Partnership team for everything they do! They go above and beyond for those they serve, and we are honored to have such caring and dedicated professionals on our team. Take some time to thank the nurses in your lives this week as well!

First 5 is out at the community kickball tournament hosted by Harmony Home Children's Advocacy Center! Come out to watch and cheer on your community agencies at the championship game, 6pm at the UTPB Softball Fields!

It’s that time of year again! Join us for a morning filled with family, friends, and books. Bring your bikes, strollers, or skates and Roll & Read with us! 📚

Children thrive when parents provide not only affection, but also respectful communication and listening, consistent rules and expectations, and safe opportunities that promote independence.

Positive discipline is one aspect of positive parenting. It focuses on what you want your child to do, rather than on telling him what he can't do. GetParentingTips.com has some tips and tools to help you through difficult moments, which will help your child become more independent and able to control their behavior: tinyurl.com/ToddlerDiscGPT

West Texas has multiple resources to help support families in areas of need such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, child care, health care, and mental health services. Find local support in your area: https://communitypartnershipforhealthyfamilies.org/resourceguide

Join us as we celebrate MLK day today - What can you do today in service for others?

Get to know your neighbors on your block and check on them to see how they are doing. Learn more on how to build strong communities at:https://www.getparentingtips.com/pdf/parenting-resources/Strong-Communities-English.pdf

Building connections for all members of the family is an important part of building healthy families. Don't forget about yourselves, Mom and Dad!

In January we’re focusing on strengthening families! Parenting isn’t easy, but resilience is key to helping keep your family strong. Learn more about positive parenting at: getparentingtips.com/popular-topics

A new year opens a new chapter in your family’s story – let’s make it a great one, together!

Wishing you cozy holiday wishes and a day filled with loved ones, warmth, and smiles. Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄 🎅🏼

We are proud to walk alongside parents, community partners, and community leaders like Congressman August Pfluger in this work towards a happier and healthier community. It takes all of us!

Pfluger Supports Care for children, expecting mothers, and new parents in Texas WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) voted for H.R. 8876, the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022, that reauthorizes the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program (MIECHV) for five years. Funding from the legislation will benefit...