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Voices for Change: Uniting for Health Equity
Wed., June 13, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Help Design an Inclusive Playground
Wed., June 13, 2012
3:30 - 5 p.m. or
6:30 - 8 p.m.

First 5 LA Commission Meeting
Thurs., June 14, 2012
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

First 5 LA Executive Committee Meeting
Thurs., June 14, 2012
Noon - 1:30 p.m.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Helping Parents with Sleep Problems in Young Children
Fri., June 15, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Breastfeeding: Hot Topics, Cool Answers
Fri., June 15, 2012
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Parent Celebration for the "Eat Healthy, Stay Active" Program
Sat., June 16, 2012
9 - 11 a.m.

School Readiness Study Recruitment
Deadline: June 18, 2012

First 5 LA Program & Planning Committee Meeting
Thurs., June 21, 2012
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
 
June 11, 2012
News and Announcements 
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L.A. County Community Profile
First 5 LA researchers and partners examine U.S. Census Bureau statistics to show who lives in Los Angeles County. More »
Father's Day: Dads Then ... and Now
The modern day dad takes on more of the child care duties than their fathers did ... but less of them live with their kids. More »



Left vs. Right
Researchers explore links between left- and right-handedness to nature, nurture and the brain. More »

Get Out & Play
Just How Much Do Kids Need to Get Out & Play?
Physical activity is key in the fight against childhood obesity - but how much exercise should young children be getting? More »

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