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-Parenting Place Mom
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Parents of Children with Communication Needs
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Parents of
Children with Communications Needs - The
Speech,
Language, and Hearing Center of CU Boulder is offering a family
education
and support program to discuss strategies that you can use in your
daily life
to support your child's communication. We will also support you to use
the
strategies with your child at home in your daily routines during 4 home
visits. Sessions will be lead by Amy Thrasher, MA, CCC-SLP,
assisted by 3 graduate clinicians. A
total of 3 families may participate in this program, and we are
currently
enrolling. This program is suitable for
families of children with moderate to significant communication
challenges.
Please call Amy Thrasher at
303-492-3047
or email at amy.thrasher@colorado.edu
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Einstein and Niels Bohr...A Fairy Tale
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by Len Barron
A Benefit for Mothers Acting Up
Boulder High School Auditorium
Saturday - October 10th, 2009 8:00pm
Tickets Available At:
Jacque Michelle
2670 Broadway
Boulder Book Store
1107 Pearl St.
$20 & $15 Senior/Student
Information: 303.474.1286
www.lenbarron.com
Len Barron has been a long time supporter of Parenting Place. He is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his first work, "Walking Lightly.. A Portrait of Einstein" which was originally a benefit for Parenting Place.
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5th Annual Girls Night Out
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At Rembrandt Yard 1301 Spruce St. in Boulder
Light snacks, wine and decadent desserts will be served as you do your holiday shopping. Vendors will be selling unique items.
$25 in advance or $30 at the door
includes a raffle ticket for fabulous prizes
If you would like to be considered as a vendor contact Parenting Place at 303.449.0177.
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Workshops, Classes & Groups
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Easy Peasy
Whole and Cheesy... Healthy Meals on the Go -
Leha Moskoff is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, and a member of the
American Association of Drugless Practitioners.
Visit with Leha during the Single Mother's group October 1st.
Montessori at Home, for 0-3 year olds - Hannah Hennig has a M.A. in Educational Psychology and
is a certified Montessori Educator having taught children for over 17
years. She will go over 1) What are some
of the scientific findings regarding brain development from birth to three years
and how do they relate to Dr. Maria Montessori's teachings about the
importance of early childhood education.
2) Practical steps parents can take in the home to help their child's
development before age three. 3) Handouts with details of the session, as well
as book references will be available.
Visit with Hannah Hennig and learn about Montessori at Home during our
After Nappers Group on October 5th.
Different Philosophies of Early Childhood Education- This will be an overview of early childhood programs
and underlying philosophies for families with children ages toddler through the
preschool years. Some of the topics addressed:
Program and preschool choices, care settings, and what to look for in an
early childhood program outside your home.
Format will allow for questions and discussion. Presenter Patricia Jarvis Phd. will be
visiting the Broomfield Toddler Group on October 6th. Note- This presentation is mistakenly listed on the 13th on the printed calendar.
Music with Allan Guitar - Allan Guitar
is a musician and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He combines his skills to
involve small children in fun and educational music, song, rhythm and movement.
Allan can be contacted for bookings at: www.allan-guitar.com. Allan will be visiting our Toddler Group on
October 6th.
Homeopathic Approaches to Childhood Ailments- Dr. Lisa Amerine
has been to Parenting Place
to discuss a variety of topics, including Managing Behavior with Homeopathy,
Stress Management, and Applications of Homeopathy in Young Children. Visit during the Single Moms group to learn
more about approaches to childhood ailments on October 6th
Healthy Parenting through the
Divorce Process - An informative talk by Karen Alonge during our Single Moms Group
Tuesday, October 13th.
Compassionate Sleep Solutions- How can we facilitate healthy sleep? How do we hinder
it? Find out the answers with Eileen
Henry during the Infant Group on October 15th.
Infant Massage Techniques - Your child will thank you for taking the time to come
to this fun and educational class.
Instructor Valerie DeMasi CMT is returning to teach the art of infant
massage during our After Nappers Group Monday, October 19th.
Infant/Toddler Oral Health w/ Dr. Decker, DDS - Everything you need to know about teeth: from early
infancy through toddlerhood. First
dental visit: When, Why, With Whom, What to expect. Cavity Prevention - diet, sealants,
homecare. Oral Injuries - What to do,
Who to call. Jill
Decker is a pediatric dentist and will host this as an open forum
- casual/interactive format -questions/discussion. She will provide
literature about development, prevention, diet, etc and toothbrushes/floss/toothpaste
will be provided. Dr. Decker will be
visiting the Broomfield Infant/Toddler groups October 27th.
Colorado Bright Beginnings
Group Visits at Parenting Place
On a
monthly basis, parents who stop by on the 2nd Tuesday at 9:30am, the
4th Thursday at 10:00am or the 2nd Wednesday at 5:00pm
will have the chance to come away with valuable and helpful tools to enhance
their child's early brain development, as well as to meet other families and
learn more about Parenting Place.
If you're expecting a child, or your child(ren) are under the age of three,
please come by (children are welcome)!
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New and Expectant Fathers' Group
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1st & 3rd Monday, 6:00-8:00 at Parenting Place
Food will be served
Becoming
a father can be an overwhelming experience. Life as you know it
changes drastically with the arrival of a new child, however, this
event is also an opportunity to grow and change in positive ways.
This group is an opportunity to meet other dads of children under
five years and for children to play together during the evening. For more information call 303.449.0177.
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Director Notes
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Can you believe Summer is over? Of course
that means that the cold and flu season is upon us. Boulder County Public
Health reports that H1N1(A) influenza continues to be active in the Boulder County community.
National and international data
indicates that, compared to the seasonal flu, 2009 H1N1 virus appears to be
affecting the younger age group, but it causes no more severe illness than
seasonal flu. For the 2009-2010 influenza season, which began August 30th,
there have been 4 hospitalized cases of influenza type A in Boulder County thus
far; 1 has been confirmed to be 2009 H1N1 (A). It is important to note, though,
that no other type of influenza appears to be circulating at this point,
indicating that these cases are most likely all H1N1.
The 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine has
been tested in clinical trials and was approved for use by the Federal Drug
Administration (FDA). It is currently in production and will likely be ready for
the public in mid-October. The vaccine will be available at most health care
provider offices, community health clinics, and at Boulder County Public Health
immunization clinics for children under age 18. At this point, no special
community clinics are scheduled; however, they will be made available should the
need arise.
Get
information about the flu season from Boulder county Public Health at http://www.bouldercounty.org/health/.
Have a safe and fun Halloween.
Boo!
Will Kropp
Executive Director
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Bright Beginnings
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Sign up for a FREE
baby/toddler packet today!
Colorado Bright Beginnings/Boulder (a Program of Parenting Place) is part of a
state-wide non-profit, serving families in Boulder and Broomfield Counties
Depending on your child's age, you will receive:
A Board Book for the Baby
Parent Resource Directory
Mozart Effect for Newborn CD
Language Power Book
Interactive First or Second Picture Book
Book of games to play with your baby that also contains valuable information
about early childhood brain development
Information will also be provided on:
Playgroups, developmental milestones, local libraries, county programs and
financial assistance, postpartum care, nutritional guidelines and more...
For more information contact Sheila Lamont at 303/449-0177 ext. 4 or
bb@boulderparenting.org.
For expectant parents and those with children up to age 3
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CHP+
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Low Cost Health Insurance Program for
Children and Pregnant Women
Many
children (age 18 and younger) in working and middle-class families qualify
for this low-cost health insurance program, which is also available for
pregnant women. If a family qualifies, the most they would pay is a $25 premium
per year for one child ($35 per year for more than one) and a co-pay of $0 to
$5 per doctor visit.
Eligibility is determined after child care and elder care costs, medical
and dental expenses, child support, alimony, and health insurance premiums are
deducted from the families' monthly income. Once enrolled, the insurance
is valid for an entire year--even if the family's income increases.
If you know a child or pregnant woman who does not have health insurance
please call Karen Niebrugge at 303.449.0177 x.8.
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Thank you for reading and we hope to see you in at Parenting Place.
Sincerely,
Jessica Dale
Operations Manager & Volunteer Coordinator
Parenting Place
1235 Pine St
Boulder, CO 80302
303.449.0177
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