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Sights & Sounds in the Community
Key Learning: Social Studies Thinking
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2012
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Any and all suggestions can be made by: calling 570-426-2741;
email:[email protected] or talk to your nurse.
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If you or someone you
know is expecting their
first baby and are
interested in learning more
about our program,
please call:
Nurse Family Partnership
2 Veteran Plaza
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
18360
(570) 426-1688
Brown Rice Cereal
Then and Now…
Eight years ago I was 15 and pregnant. The Nurse-Family Partnership, more specifically Ginny, helped my
family and me through a very difficult time. The literature, discussions and the manual helped me prepare
for my son and the abrupt change in my life. I will never forget how caring and helpful Ginny was to me and
my family. It was great to have an outsider looking in, and to help us through all of the issues and questions
we had.
However, like most teen mothers I have dealt with my fair share of judgments, from mothers at birthday
parties, to people at the park. I never once felt judged by the NFP, and I feel that their belief in me along
with the strong family foundation, allowed me to stay strong through graduating high school with a son and
moving on to college. I‟ve had the support from my close friends and family that have allowed me to ignore
the negatives and stay strong.
2 Veteran Plaza
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360
Since the NFP, I have graduated Suma Cum Ludi at East Stroudsburg University, and got my first job as a
Special Education teacher – which I love! My son is turning 7 years old this year, and his father and I are
looking in to buying our first home together.
The NFP gave me a better understanding of all the basics of becoming a first time mother. It was great to
have someone that I felt that I could confide in, and ask those “silly” questions that a lot of first time mothers
have. In addition, the NFP also gave me the confidence to know that no mother is perfect, and gave me the
tools and literature to help me along the way.
In short, Thank you for your time and efforts into helping me become a successful mother.
With Love,
Daria Foley
A Division of
Informational Websites
Save the Date!
Mother’s Day Parent Night
Monday, May 21, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Child Care Information Services of Monroe County – Robert Edler, Resource & Referral Specialist, 730 Phillips St.,
Stroudsburg, [email protected], phone: 1-866-284-5829 or (570) 420-3590 x 3260; Fax: (570) 420-3584.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - This is your online source for credible health information on many different
health and safety topics.
www.cdc.gov & www.cdc.gov/parents/ & www2a.cdc.gov/nip/kidstuff/newscheduler_le/
American Academy of Pediatrics - The AAP is dedicated to the health of all children, providing reliable, up-to-the-minute
health advice, tools, and services for proactive parents and caregivers.
www.aap.org & www.healthychildren.org/
Here to Help - This website provides links to various government program resources such as making ends meet, feeding your
family, heating and utility help, mortgage services and more.
Dealing with Challenging Behavior
papromiseforchildren.com
“Finding positive ways to address your child‟s challenging behaviors creates better harmony in your family
(and gives your nerves a little rest) but is also helping your child learn vital social skills that will help her in
school and in life. The familiar Native American proverb says, „Don‟t criticize someone until you‟ve walked
a mile in his (or her) shoes.‟ When a child is misbehaving, either in major or minor ways, it‟s easy either to
take it personally or imagine that the child deliberately wants to be annoying or disruptive. Instead, if we
follow the proverb, we try to understand why he or she is behaving in a certain way. If we put ourselves in
the child‟s shoes and see things from his or her point of view, we are better able to help the child change the
difficult behavior.”
www.heretohelp.pa.gov
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Check for safety tips and recalls on products. www.Cpsc.gov
Monroe County Transit Authority - www.gomcta.com
Donate or Needed items - www.Freecycle.org
Consumer Action Information www.Consumer-action.org
Shepherd’s Maternity House - They provide shelter, care, counseling, and education for pregnant women ages 18 and older.
www.cssdioceseofscranton.org
Pocono Info - Find information about services that can help in Monroe County, PA. 570-517-3954 Mon.- Fri. 8:30 AM to 4:30
PM. www.poconoinfo.org
Text4baby - A free mobile health information service that provides pregnant women and new mothers with information to help
them care for their health and give their babies the best possible start in life. www.text4baby.org/
Vaccinate Your Baby - New tool for parents available! This free tool allows parents to create personalized immunization
schedules for their children and receive email reminders of when immunizations are due. www.vaccinateyourbaby.org/schedule
On the PA Promise website you can find tips on:
PA Promise – Learning activities for infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. www.papromiseforchildren.com
Understanding young children‟s behavior
General tips
Aggression
Defiance
Inconsolable crying, temper tantrums
Sleep issues
Tobacco Free Northeast PA – www.tobaccofreene.com or call 1-866-974-QUIT (7848)
PA Resources for your Family’s Health – www.HelpinPa.state.pa.us
Monroe County Food Pantries
Did you know that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month?
papromiseforchildren.com
In Pennsylvania, there are many resources to help families cope with the demands of raising children. One of these
resources is Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance.
Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance (PFSA) protects children by teaching citizens to recognize and report child
abuse and neglect by provided information, educational materials, and programs that promote positive parenting. Their
programs adhere to some core beliefs about families and how they can best meet the needs of their children. Family
Support Programs affiliated with PFSA follow some general principles in their approach to working with families. A
couple of these are:
The program listens to the concerns of the family and treats each family member with respect.
Staff and family members work together to access resources, find solutions, and build community for the
family members to grow and develop.
When families call the PFSA toll-free line, they are referred to a program in their community, and are often mailed
copies of PFSA‟s parenting brochures (if they choose to give a name and address).
For additional information about Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance, or to find a program in your area, please
contact them at their toll-free number 1-800-448-4906 or visit their website. You can also visit the Health and Human
Services link www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth/ for more information.
Please talk to your Nurse Home Visit about any questions or concerns you may have regarding child abuse or neglect.
Bushkill Outreach ~570-588-0660 Community Drive Bushkill, PA Tues. thru Fri. 8a-12pm. Other hours by appointment.
Christian Awareness Ministries Ecumenical ~570-595-9141 Rte 447 Canadensis, PA Mon. 9a-11:30 am. Other hours by appt.
Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network ~570-992-3136 Greenview and McIlhaney Roads Brodheadsville, PA
Tuesday 9:30-11:30am. Other hours by appointment
Pocono Mountain Ecumenical Hunger Ministry ~570-894-2072 Coolbaugh Municipal Bldg. Tobyhanna, PA
1st Wednesday of the month 9am-11am, Saturday 9a-11am. Other hours by appointment
Salvation Army ~570-421-3050 226 Washington Avenue East Stroudsburg, PA
4th Thursday of the month 10a-11:30am. Call prior to Thursday to be included.
Top of the Mountain Ecumenical ~ 570-646-7456 or 646-7638 Christ the King Community Ctr. Blakeslee, PA
1st Tuesday of the month from 9a-11:00am. Other hours by appointment.
Requirements: proof of physical address, proof of income (or access card), children 18 and under bring birth certificate.
The Oasis of Love ~570-972-0838 814 Monroe Street Suite 201 Stroudsburg, PA Emergency assistance.
Requirements: Address, family size and ages of children, if any, for statistical purposes and service needs.
Child Safety
Monroe/Pike County Highway Safety 570-517-3164 One Quaker Plaza, Rt. 108, Stroudsburg, PA
Coordinator: Nina Woodling
Mission: To provide education, information and training to reduce unsafe practices and preventable traffic crashes on
Pennsylvania's urban and rural highways. Call for assistance with child/infant car seats.
Dental Offices Accepting Access
A Plus Smile Center PC – 46 Crystal St., East Stroudsburg. Please call for an appointment 570-421-1908.
Apple Dental - 570-839-6969 Suite 201 at 10 Community Drive in Mt. Pocono
Michael A. Hunt, DDS - 570-223-5630 at S Dartmouth Drive in Marshalls Creek. Call for more information or to schedule an
appointment.
Paul D Solomon, DDS – 570-424-2990, 175 E. Brown St., Suite 112, E. Stroudsburg – Accepting Access Plus
Welcome to NFP!
Shannel, Alissa, Shanice, Shangyne, Joel, Annie Marie, Jessica,
Jerica, Fantasia, Migdaly, Holly, Christina, Crystal
Happy Birthday!
To Our Moms
May
April
Christina
Giovanna
Sheara
Olivia
Devon
Alexis
Takina
Melanija
4th
4th
4th
11th
12th
15th
16th
28th
Tina
Angelica
Erica
Stephanie
Shangyne
Ashley
Audrey
Jessica D
Ashley
Jessica
14th
15th
16th
16th
18th
21st
23rd
25th
28th
28th
June
Ashley
Negin
Brittany
Alissa
Stacy
Tiffani
Tatiana
1st
9th
10th
20th
22nd
22nd
27th
Our Babies Too!
Welcome New Babies!
Happy 1st Birthday!
Happy 2ndBirthday!
Dionna
Malea
Gianna
Dante
Fabian
Jianna
Lilliana
Madison
Milania
Julian
Jeanna
Angelo
Noah
Nathaniel
Kioko
William
Jolie
Xander
Zariah
Amelia Jane
Samantha
Brayden
Elijah
Alexis
Tahrell
Christopher
Anthony
Nova
Audrey
Myonna
Arianna
Christopher
Scott
Jasziyah
Alannah
Anthony
Rylee
Samorah
Gavin
December 8
December 9
December 13
December 18
December 26
January 1
January 3
January 31
January 31
February 3
February 9
February 21
February 23
February 28
February 29
March 10
March 11
March 14
March 16
April 6
April 12
April 14
April 15
April 26
May 14
May 15
May 16
May 23
June 1
June 7
June 18
June 18
June 21
June 30
Congratulations NFP Graduates!
Diana, Rosaura, Moniqua, Deja and Michelle
“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach
us what life is all about”
May 3
June 19
June 25
June 25
June 29
GOOD NEWS!
www.weelicious.com
High School
Jaimie and Natalie will graduate in June! Fantasia, Shannon and Micaela are continuing the year in high school! Helena is
taking high school on-line classes. Joel is working on her GED.
Brown Rice Cereal (4-6 months)
College
(Makes 4-6 Servings)
Kathya and Tatiana are attending NCC! Cynthia and Stephanie are attending ESU! Eboni is taking classes online through Penn
State University! Takima will have her associates in the spring! Jaana is going to college! Michelle is in cosmetology school!
Destiny is at Northhampton full time! Michelle continues her courses at Northhampton, and next semester will transfer to
Marywood to continue her art career! Annie Marie is attending college!
Ingredients:
½ cup short grain brown rice
Working Moms
Directions:
1. Place the brown rice in a spice grinder or blender for 45 seconds-1 minute or until finely ground.
* You can store the rice powder in a sealed container in the refrigerator or in a cool dark place.
To make 1 serving for a 4-6 month old baby, bring ½ cup of water to a boil and sprinkle in 2 tbsp. of the
ground brown rice. Whisk continuously for 30 seconds and then occasionally for 4-5 minutes or until the
mixture is thick and creamy to prevent any lumps from forming.
Serve as is or with one of these additions: Breast Milk, Formula, Molasses, Mashed Banana, Rice or Almond
Milk, Apple Sauce, Baby Food Puree
Cynthia, Shayla, Chaqira, Felice, Stephanie, Amanda, Kathya, Tylea, Tatiana, Jessica, Ashley, Malesa, Lizbeth, Jasmine, Karen,
Erica, Barbara, Alexis, Jaana, Jerica, Jasmine T. and Eudora are working hard and Eboni is working full time! Jasmine and Reina
have a new job! Alyssa W. is working two jobs and taking care of her daughter, Wow! Zasha is working a full time and part time
job while caring for her son!
Working Dads
Emanuel, Ryan, Matthew, Stephen, Lowell, Chris, Robert, Juan, Chris, John, Danny, Jason, Edwin, Aaron, Pierre, Lamont,
Jimmy, Chris, Brandon, Rob, Dion Henry Tony, and Jimmy are all working hard to support their families! Billy will be taking
the NYCFD test, Good Luck!
Breast Feeding
Hunter is still breastfeeding and pumping for when she attends high school! Helena, Amanda, Alexis and Gina are still
breastfeeding! Jennifer B is a breastfeeding champ for her son Angelo! Kristina is breastfeeding Gianna for four months! Karen
Jasmine, Lakaya, Negin, Melanija, Sharon, Shannel and Malesa are also breastfeeding!
In Addition
Shanice completed her CAN program at Ace Health Care Training Institute! Alexandra graduated MCTI Phlebotomy Program
and has her own car! Lakaya received her driver‟s license and started a new job at ESU! Eudora has a new apartment! Jerica got
engaged! Kristin got married! Gina moved into a new place! Krystal is going back to school! Ashley is a new mom and
breastfeeding! Takina is a new mom, breastfeeding and going to school! Chelsea lost 35 pounds! Amanda & Henry have moved
into their own apartment. Their daughter was the first baby of the New Year in Monroe County! Brittany K. plans on getting her
GED and future plans to be a nurse! Rondolyn is a super mom caring for her daughter Malinda! Damaris is a wonderful mom to
daughter Sophia! Stephanie is engaged! Lisette is doing her MA internship! Shayla is engaged! Matthew is going to boot camp
in April. Good Luck! Amanda is studying for the cosmetology boards! Jessica enrolled in EMT training school! Negin & Andre
in contract for their first home! Kaidens family all stopped smoking for him!
Sights & Sounds in the Community
Key Learning Area: Social Studies Thinking
Infant: Try to allow enough time for errands with baby that you can tune in to your babies reactions to new sights and
sounds. Label the sounds of a car honking, bells ringing, birds singing in a reassuring manner for your infant to encourage
their enjoyment of new experiences as their world expands.
Toddler: Allowing enough time for errands with a toddler sets the tone for enjoying new sights and sounds. Expand the
labels that your child gives those things that are familiar or interesting. If your child points to a car and says, “Car,” you
can expand that to “Yes, that blue car is going slowly.”
Pre-Kindergarten: A trip to the grocery store can provide an opportunity to observe a variety of community workers:
bakers, cashiers, butchers, etc. Talk to your child about the people who help food we eat get to our tables. Ask your child
which jobs he/she might enjoy.
Kindergarten: Talk to your child about the process of buying food. “First we make a list, and then we find food in the
store and choose our food. After that, we pay for our food and bring it home.” Empty food boxes and containers can later
become props for your child‟s play at home as they set up a pretend grocery store and role play shopping for food, taking
the money, and bagging items.
More information and activities can be found on papromiseforchildren.com
It’s not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do
with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours.
I can’t tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself.
- Joyce Maynard
Congratulations to all!!!
What’s happening in our area?
Farm Animal Frolic: May 19, 10am – 4pm. May 20, noon- 4pm., Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet
Valley Rd., Stroudsburg, (570)992-6161. Enjoy baby animals, wagon rides, games, children shows, sheep shearing
(May 26), wildlife program (May 19) and more. Admission $8/adult, $5 children ( ages 3-12).
Art on Main: May 19, Downtown Stroudsburg. Celebrate the PoconoArts Council – special performances and fine arts
and craft exhibits will be displayed. For more information (570) 476-4460.
Shawnee Celtic Festival: May 26 – 27, 11am – 6pm, Shawnee Mountain Ski area. Celtic music, bagpipers‟ parade and
fiddlers jam, working sheep dogs, Irish step dancers. For more information (570) 421-7231.
Pocono Raceway Festival: June 9, Downtown Stroudsburg. Show car displays, delicious food vendors, fun games for
all ages, and musical performances. This all day festival is free of charge. For more information (570)420-2808.
Big Wheel: 3226 N 5th Street, E. Stroudsburg (570)424-5499 – Call or see their website for events like the Tiny Tots
skate where Parents skate free. www.bigwheelskating.com/index.html
Eastern Monroe Public Library: 1002 N 9th Street, Stroudsburg (570)421-0800 – Call or go online to see the
Children‟s or Family Story hours at Hughes, Smithfield‟s or Pocono Township branches. www.monroepl.org/
Pocono Environmental Education Center: (570)828-2319 Hiking, Gardening, Nature, Volunteer Day, Girl Scout
weekend and much more. See their calendar for upcoming events. www.peec.org/
The Sherman Theater: 524 Main Street, Stroudsburg (570)420-2808 - Music, theater and great entertainment call or
see their website for upcoming events. www.shermantheater.com
Shawnee Playhouse: River Road, Shawnee on Delaware (570)421-5093, call or see website for year round theatre in
the Poconos. www.shawneeplayhouse.com
Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation: 15 Day Street, E. Stroudsburg (570)426-1512, Spring Seasonings at Day
Street Community Center and various Stroud Region Parks, &Walks in the Park. Call or see website for other planned
events. www.srosrc.org