June 2014
News for the Communities, Families and Early Childhood Educators of Duplin County
Parents As Teachers
Parents As Teachers provides a FREE parent education and
family support program serving families throughout pregnancy
and until the child enters kindergarten. A certified Parent
Educator works with families to help them better understand
their child’s social development, emotional growth, motor skills,
and more. The program consists of personal visits, group
connections, screenings, and a resource network. For more
information contact Amanda Sanderson, Parent Educator at
(910) 296-2000 ext. 110.
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Front
Pages 2-3
Parents As Teachers
TV Tips
Page 4
Father’s Day
Page 5
Providers Corner
Car Seat Workshop
Parents As Teachers
June 20, 2014
9:00 am-11:00 am
At Duplin County
Partnership for Children
For more information,
please call 910-296-2000.
La Asociación para Niños del Condado de
Duplin está ofreciendo GRATIS un programa para las familias con
la ayuda de la educación y través del embarazo y hasta el niño
entran al Kínder. Un Educador de padres certificado trabaja con
Taller de Asientos
las familias para ayudarles a entender el desarrollo social de su
de Niños:
16 de Mayo de 2014
niño, el crecimiento emocional, habilidades de motor y más. El
9:00 am-11:00am
programa consiste en visitas personales, reuniones de grupo,
Al Duplin County
investigaciones y una red de recursos. El Educador del Padre
Partnership for Children
Para mas información,
asistirá a padres cerca de: informándole de lo que se puede
llama al 910-296-2000.
esperar razonablemente de su hijo en cada etapa de desarrollo,
ayudarle a divertirse jugando con su hijo, proporcionándole
información sobre la edad apropiada para actividades y materiales
de su hijo y ayudarle a usted ser el primero y más importante
maestro de su niño. Para obtener mas informacion, llama a
Amanda Sanderson al 910-296-2000 ext. 110.
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TV Tips For Parents
Let’s be honest. Television is mesmerizing and that is why parents like
it occasionally because it keeps children quiet. Here are some simple
steps to follow to make sure your family is making smart choices when
it’s time for TV:
Decide as a family what television programs are worthwhile to watch.
Sit down a few minutes before the show comes on and then turn the
television off at the end
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Make sure your child has finished his/her homework and chores before
relaxing in front of the tube
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Set a time limit for watching television each day and stick to it
Replace television time with some other fun time such as a quick card
game or a walk around the block. It’s a great opportunity to talk to your
child about their day
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Spend time talking with your child during family meals and keep the
television turned off during the meal
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Place the remote away from the couch or table so there is less
temptation to turn it on if your child is bored
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Children can easily eat an entire bag of pretzels while watching their
favorite show because they are not paying attention. Pour one serving of
the pretzels in a bowl instead of the bag. Better yet, skip the snack until
after the show.
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Keep the television in an area of the house where you can see and hear
what your child is watching
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Remove the TV set from your child’s bedroom
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Do not use television as a reward for a job well done
http://www.nourishinteractive.com/
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Consejos Para Los Padres - Como Limitar La Telvisión
Vamos a ser honrados. La televisión es hipnotizadora y por eso a los
padres les gusta ocasionalmente, porque mantiene a los niños
tranquilos. He aquí algunos sencillos pasos para seguir para
asegurarse de que su familia escoja inteligentemente a la hora de
mirar televisión:
Decidan como familia los programas de televisión que valen la pena ver.
Siéntense en frente del televisor unos pocos minutos antes de empezar el
programa y apaguen el televisor después del programa.
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Asegúrese de que su niño haya terminado sus tareas escolares y las de
la casa antes de descansar en frente del televisor.
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Póngale límite al tiempo para mirar televisión y sea firme.
Reemplace el tiempo para ver televisión con alguna otra cosa divertida
como un rápido juego de cartas y una caminata por el vecindario. Es una
gran oportunidad para hablar con su niño sobre su día.
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Pase tiempo hablando con su niño durante las comidas y apague el
televisor durante las comidas.
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Ponga el remoto lejos del sofá o de la mesa para que haya menos
tentación para poner el televisor si se aburre su niño
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Los niños se pueden comer una bolsa de pretzels fácilmente mientras
miran su programa favorito porque no están prestando atención a lo que
comen. Póngales una ración de pretzels en un tazón en vez de la bolsa
entera. Mejor todavía, deje la merienda hasta que se termine el
programa.
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Mantenga el televisor en un lugar de la casa donde usted pueda
escuchar y ver lo que su niño está mirando.
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Saque el televisor del cuarto de su niño.
No use la televisión como recompensa por algo bueno que su niño haya
hecho.
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http://www.nourishinteractive.com/
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Father's Day Gifts Kids Can Make
Nothing says Happy Father's Day like a homemade gift from the heart!
Help your child surprise Dad with one of these super special crafts this
year.
Heartfelt Award
This trophy magnet may
be small, but it holds big
sentiments for Dad.
Cut two identical trophy
cup shapes from gold felt.
Bend two 3-inch pieces of
gold pipe cleaner into cup
handles. Use tacky glue to sandwich the ends
of the handles between the felt shapes. Place
the trophy between two pieces of waxed paper
and set a book on top. Let the trophy dry
overnight. Write a message on the felt with
black dimensional fabric paint. When the paint
is dry, add a self-adhesive magnet to the back.
Foam Garden
Stakes
Basic shapes
become fruits and
vegetables that you
can use as garden
stakes. Assemble,
glue, and let dry.
Kid-Crafted Crown
Glue the shapes
Make Dad feel like a onto wooden craft
king for the day by
sticks and plant
crafting him a
these adorable
custom crown out of
markers in your
cardstock and
garden.
clipboard letters.
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June 2014 TRAININGS
Enhancing the Social
and Emotional
Development of
Infants and Toddlers
When: June 7, 2014
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00
pm
Where: Duplin
Commons
Please contact Toni Hudson for more
information.
ITS-SIDS
When: June 26, 2014
Time: 6:30 am - 8:30 pm
Where: DCPC Office
FIZZ, BOOM, READ!
Duplin County Public Library presents “Fizz, Boom, Read!” for the 2014 Summer Reading programs. This year’s
theme explores all kinds of science topics and more. The public library cares about your children and has planned
programs to keep them reading and learning all summer. Programs are Free and open to children aged 4 – 10 years
old and of all abilities. Registration is required at participating libraries due to limited space.
Registration begins on Friday, June 13th.
Participating Libraries:
Beulaville Library-807 E Broad St, Beulaville
Program Dates: Mondays-June 23, June 30 & July 7
Program Times: 10:00 – 10:30 & 6:30 – 7:00
Contact: Donna Jones at 910-296-2117
Rose Hill Library-113 S Walnut St, Rose Hill
Program Dates: Tuesdays-June 24, July 1 & July 8
Program Times: 6:30 – 7:00
Contact: Maggie Casteen
Kenansville Library-107 Bowden Dr, Kenansville
Program Dates: Thursdays-June 26, July 3 & July 10
Program Times: 10:00 -10:30 & 6:30 – 7:00
Contact: 910-296-2117 for registration
The Summer Reading Program contact is Donna Jones at 910-298-4677. Please call Ms. Jones for further
information regarding programs.
Donor Levels:
$10-$49
Friend
$50-$99
Patron
$100-$249
Bronze
$250-$499
Silver
$500-$999
Gold
$1000 +
Platinum
Duplin County Partnership for Children is a 501(c) 3
private, nonprofit organization. Therefore, all donations
are tax deductible. All contributions are appreciated. If
you would like to make a contribution, make checks
payable to the Duplin County Partnership for Children.
Name________________________________
Address______________________________
Contact Information
Telephone: 910-296-2000
Fax: 910-296-1497
www.dcpfc.org
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am—4:30 pm
Library Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
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___other
___$50
__$25
Your donation will help ensure that young children in
Duplin County are healthy, safe, and ready for school.
149 Limestone Road
PO Box 989
Kenansville, NC 28349
June 15, 2014