Grown-Up Tips With First 5 OC Board Members

Dec 3, 2025 | News & Announcements

Kid Builders is an easy way to help your child grow in six areas: their mind, words, body, relationships, safety and health. All of these areas are important for your child to be healthy and ready to succeed in school and in life!

Specifically, Safety Builder activities give you ideas to help your child grow up safely. Several of our board members filmed a few tips for you to practice at home. 

Use this handy tip from First 5 OC Board Member Katy McInnes to test what toys could be a choking hazard. All you need is a toilet paper roll!

 

First 5 OC Board Member Madelynn Hirneise is sharing a useful tip for parents and caregivers to use teach young children about street-crossing safety. Practice “stop, look, listen” the next time you go on a walk with your family! 

 

Young children are natural explorers, so it’s important to make your home baby ready! Check out this Grown Up Tip shared by First 5 OC Board Chair Soledad Rivera in both English and Spanish about how a few simple changes can make a big difference.

 

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