Summer 2012
Family Smart Kid Friendly Partnership
EARLY LEARNING FAMILY PROGRAMS
Early Learning Fun – For parents and their young children ages 3-6.
Its Kid Friendly Tuesdays at Love, Inc. with this child centered family program. Join us for a
weekly hands-on early learning project designed to stimulate creativity and spark the joy of
learning. This drop in – program is held in the Burlington Love, Inc. Thrift Store.
Tuesday Mornings – 10 AM – 11:30 AM, June 19th – August 14th (Not July 3rd)
Summer in the Park: For Parents and Their Preschool Age Children. (siblings welcome.)
Summer is a great time for families to get out and enjoy our community parks.
Join us for some fun outdoor activities and park exploration at Burlington‘s Echo Park.
Bring your umbrella for light rainy days and sunscreen for the sunny ones.
Wednesday Mornings - 10 AM – 11AM, June 13th – July 18th (not July 4th)
Musical Playtime : For Parents and Their Children ages 2-6
Join us for a musical adventure as we explore a variety of children’s interactive music CD’s and
Videos. Each week is dedicated to inspiring imagination and developing coordination through fun
“get up and move” songs.
Tuesday Evenings – 6PM - 7 PM at Love, Inc., June 19 & 26, July 10 & 17 (not July 3rd)
PARENTING EDUCATION Opportunities
Individual Sessions by Appointment
1-2-3 Magic: Managing Difficult Behavior in Children 2-12: Developed by Dr. Thomas
Phelan, this 4 session video program for parents and caregivers offers easy-to-follow steps for
disciplining children without arguing, yelling or spanking. The award winning program and the
follow-up presentation – More 1-2-3 Magic, includes techniques to help stop difficult behaviors
such as whining, arguing, teasing, fighting, yelling, and tantrums.
I Am Your Child Video Series: Leading child development experts and the national Zero to
Three organization help raise awareness of the critical importance early years play in a child’s
healthy brain development, language & literacy skill building and well-being. This video series is
designed for parents of children prenatal to age 3.
Nurturing Parenting (10 sessions) This program, open to parents with young children and
other interested community members, introduces the philosophy and practices of Nurturing
Parenting. The series of 10 independent lessons focus on:
The Philosophy and Practices of Nurturing Parenting
Ages & Stages of Growth for Infants & Toddlers
Ways to Enhance Positive Brain Development in Children and Teens
Communicating with Respect,
Building Self-Worth in Children
Understanding Feelings
Understanding and Developing Family Morals, Values and Rules
Praising Children and their Behavior
Alternatives to Spanking
Learning Positive Ways to Deal with Stress and Anger
Family Smart Kid Friendly Partnership is a collaboration of: Love, Inc. Community Center,
United Way of Racine County, Western Racine County Health Department, and the Racine County Human
Services Department. Programs are provided at no cost to participants in Western Racine County thanks
to funding through the Racine County Human Services Department and United Way of Racine County.
To register or for more information contact, Linda Breuer, Children’s Resources at Love, Inc.
Phone: 262-763-6226 x107 Email: families@love-inc.net Website: www.love-inc.net