March is National Nutrition Month

Eat smart from the start!

Kids are born all different sizes and weights. Some grow faster and bigger than others. And some eat more or less than others. It can be challenging knowing whether your child is getting the adequate nutrition she needs to stay healthy, especially if your little one is starting to become a choosy eater. One way to know if your child is growing is to ask yourself whether she enjoys eating and has the energy to play. If you're concerned about your child's growth and development visit your child's pediatrician or call Help Me Grow Solano, a one-stop resource and referral call line, to get connected to resources.

Find nutrition tips and activities for kids

March's recommended book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

A small caterpillar emerges from an egg and begins eating everything in sight. Finally, it is no longer hungry and no longer small. Read through this picture book as It follows the life cycle of a caterpillar, coming out of its egg, all the way to becoming a butterfly. This book not only has beautiful illustrations of fruits and vegetables, but also teaches the days of the week and counting up to five. Make an appointment to visit your local library to check it out this book and many other great books about healthy eating and nutrition.


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International Women's Day March 8


International Women’s Day celebrates the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women across the globe. We recognize that the majority of the early learning workforce are women, so on this day especially, we celebrate them for their commitment to caring for our families and children.

Learn more and get involved


St, Patrick's Day March 17


St Patrick's Day, is celebrated on March 17, and remembers one of Ireland’s patron saints, St Patrick. It largely celebrates Irish-American culture in the United States. Many people wear green clothing and make Irish food and drinks that are dyed in green food color as part of this celebration.


More St. Patrick's Day Activities



March's Local Resource: The CalFresh Program


CalFresh is California's food stamps (SNAP) program and is for families who meet federal income eligibility rules and want to add to their budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table.

The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores. Get help putting food on the table. Click below for information on how to apply for CalFresh.

Apply for CalFresh here

2021 First 5 Solano Calendar


The 2021 First 5 Solano Calendar is full of information on children's health & development, parenting support and resources for families. The calendar is absolutely FREE and it's available in English and Spanish! Order yours today by clicking below.

Click here to order your calendar


First 5 Center Vallejo


The First 5 Center in Vallejo is accepting March-April class sign ups! Most classes are still being offered virtually with activity bag pick up, but a few are now being offered on site and in person! Sign up now, classes are filling up fast!

Click here to sign up for a class

Vallejo First 5 Center on FaceBook

Keeping Children Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic


What can parents do?

Teach and supervise hand washing. Encourage mask wearing (for children over two). Teach them to cover coughs and stay 6 ft. away from people outside of their household. Keep up on well child visits and vaccines to help protect them from other diseases.

For more info on COVID-19 and kids







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Commission Meetings


First 5 Solano holds regular meetings; please click this link for schedule and agenda details.

First 5 Solano Commission Meeting
March 3, 2021 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm 
3375 Sonoma Boulevard, Suite 30, Vallejo, CA  94590 (public access limited, see remote access options on agenda)
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