Thursday, June 6, 2013
Friday, May 3, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Circle of Parents Opens Another Group
Beginning in
April, Circle of Parents has added a new day for parents and children to come
for family fun and support.
The weekly meetings take place at Alexander County Partnership for
Children on both Monday and Thursday mornings from 10-11:30. You can choose
which day of the week works best for your schedule.
Alexander County Partnership for Children's Circle of Parents support
groups meet weekly at their offices on Highway 90. The group is open to all
parents and caregivers who are residents of Alexander County and who have
children 6 months to five years of age.
In addition to the parent group, the children have a wonderful playroom
filled with toys and activities that promote early learning and development as
well as giving children the opportunity to play with other children and learn
social skills that will help prepare them for kindergarten.
The Circle of Parents support group helps build friendships with other
parents and caregivers who share common challenges and experiences in
parenting. It’s also a place for parents and caregivers to be able to share their
successes with one another. The weekly group is co-led by parents and a trained
group facilitator. The group is an open place for parents and caregivers to
share their experiences and find strength in each other.
What can you hope to gain from this group? You can have a feeling of
belonging and relief while you learn that you are not alone in the challenges
of parenting. You will learn about opportunities and other resources within the
community and listen to others as they share their stories. You will also get a
chance to learn how to become an advocate for yourself and others while giving
and receiving support. The best part of this group is that the parents involved
make the decisions about what the group will discuss.
The Alexander County Partnership for Children is a non-profit
organization that provides programs and services for families and children in
the County.
If you or someone you know needs parenting support, or if you would like
more information about this program, please stop by the Partnership at 1565 NC Highway 90W in Taylorsville, call
828-632-3799 or visit http://www.alexanderchildren.org/
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Read Early... Read Often
Read together every day
Read to your child every day. Make this a warm and loving time when the two of you can cuddle close.Give everything a name
Build your child's vocabulary by talking about interesting words and objects. For example, "Look at that airplane! Those are the wings of the plane. Why do you think they are called wings?"Say how much you enjoy reading
Tell your child how much you enjoy reading with him or her. Talk about "story time" as the favorite part of your day.Read with fun in your voice
Read to your child with humor and expression. Use different voices. Ham it up!Know when to stop
Put the book away for awhile if your child loses interest or is having trouble paying attention.Be interactive
Discuss what's happening in the book, point out things on the page, and ask questions.Read it again and again
Go ahead and read your child's favorite book for the 100th time!Talk about writing, too
Mention to your child how we read from left to right and how words are separated by spaces.Point out print everywhere
Talk about the written words you see in the world around you. Ask your child to find a new word on each outing.Get your child evaluated
Please be sure to see your child's pediatrician or teacher as soon as possible if you have concerns about your child's language development, hearing, or sight.Source: Reading Rockets, "Reading Tips for Parents of Kindergartners," PBS, www.readingrockets.org/article/7834.
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