- Jan 15, 2008: Introduction to Parents As Teachers Series and the Born to Learn Curriculum.
- Feb 19, 2008:Music & Movement/Moving & Shaking Exercise your body and brain with music, movement and fun! Learn how the brain sends and receives messages and remembers experiences as you take part in fun, high-energy family activities like hula hoops and doing the “Twist”.
- March 18, 2008: Build-a-Brain Explore the five senses of the baby/toddler and how they develop from birth.
- April 15, 2008: Social-Emotional Development & Attachment Explore feeling patterns, learn how to avoid sensory overload, and discover the importance of social-emotional development and attachment.
- May 20, 2008: I’m Going to Be a Big Brother/Sister Parents and children can share questions and concerns, discuss sibling rivalry, and learn more through parent-child interactions such as lullaby sing-a-longs. Children will receive take-home songbook.
- Jun 17, 2008: Infant/Baby Massage Caring touch is good for everyone – especially infants, who are new to the world, and need the reassurance of someone special being there for them. Ease the pain of colic spasms or gas; increase your awareness of baby’s needs; and nurture the bonding process with your baby.
- Jul 15, 2008: Messy Play/ Messy Food Forget what your mother told you about not playing with your food! Topics covered include: Parent’s Little Helper, Play is Learning, and Stress and Children Don’t Mix. Includes a child-friendly recipe book to take home.
* This program is FREE; however pre-registration required. Call Hands On at (360) 956-0818. Sponsored by Hands On and Providence St. Peter Hospital. |