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What
is Parents as Teachers?
Upcoming
Events
Being a parent
is hard work.
In the first few
years, children learn more and at a faster pace than at any
other time in life. You help shape your child's future through
the kinds of experiences you provide. Your baby was born to
learn, and as a parent, you are your child's first
and most important teacher.
Parents as Teachers
is here to help you!
Parents as Teachers
(PAT) is a parent education and family support program serving
families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten,
usually age 5.
Parents are supported
by PAT-certified parent educators trained to translate scientific
information on early brain development into specific when,
what, how and why advice for families.
By understanding what to expect during each stage of development,
parents can easily capture the teachable moments in everyday
life to enhance their child's language development, intellectual
growth, social development and motor skills.
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Personal visits -- during
which your parent educator will share age-appropriate
child development and parenting information, help you
learn to observe your child, and address your parenting
concerns.
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Parent group meetings --
which are opportunities to share information about parenting
issues and child development. Parents learn and support
each other, observe their children with other children
and practice parenting skills.
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Screenings -- to assess
your child's overall development as well as health, hearing
and vision.
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Resource network --
that links your family to other community services.
You and your baby
deserve the support Parents as Teachers offers. Give your
child the best possible start in life because your baby was
born to learn! To learn more about the program call Linda
Carter at the Children and Family Resource Center at
698-0674 ext.141.
To register for
the program, download and print out the attached application,
complete and return to the Children and Family Resource Center.
Click
for Application
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