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May 2012 Newsletter - 1
 
In This Issue
Bilingual Homes & Baby Signs
Western Day at Goddard School and Baby Signs at Bright Beginnings Clothing Store
Upcoming Classes/Workshops
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! This year celebrates the 150th anniversary of this holiday!

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Did you know....?
Bilingual Homes and Baby Signs  

Austin has such rich cultural diversity and you can often hear many languages spoken here. If your baby or toddler is growing up in a bilingual home, teaching Baby Signs can help bring all the languages together. Click on the article below for more....

    Baby signing MILK =  Milk  =    'leche'    =    'milk'



News!
EMAIL ADDRESS CHANGE: 
Please note the email address for Baby Signs by Tina C. is changing to: babysignsbytinac@gmail.com (tinac@onr.com will be gone by the end of this month so please make changes where necessary so you can continue to hear from Baby Signs)
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Western Day
The Goddard School - Cedar Park
May 12th, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
1905 Salido Parkway, Cedar Park
 
Pony rides, wild west animals and other fun activities. 
BeeBo™ the Baby Signs® Bear will be there too to teach 
some "wild west" signs so stop by.

 

Pony rides     BeeBo

 

See Calendar for more information.

 

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Baby Signs at Bright Beginnings & Bee-yond
May 19th, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
701 S. Capital of TX Highway, Ste. B 280

 

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Come see the latest line of big kids underwear and outfits and get help with that last leg of potty training for your toddler.

 

If your child is younger than 24 months also stop by and pick up information that shows you how to use the power of Baby Signs® to start as early as 12 months and be done by two!

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FREE Potty Party!
May 24th, Thurs. 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. 
The Goddard School, Cedar Park
1905 Salido Parkway, Cedar Park 

Did you miss the Potty Party at The Goddard School - Cedar Park last month? Another one is scheduled. Come find out how earlier potty training (can start as early as 12 months) is better for your budget, your baby and the planet!

Event is free but please register prior to the event. Childcare will be provided for small fee and there will be a drawing for a free Baby Signs Potty Training Made Easy kit!

Potty Training Success

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Tina Cavanaugh was recently awarded Outstanding Instructor for 2011-2012 at the national Baby Signs® Instructor Conference in Las Vegas.

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Tina (middle) and the founders
Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn
Upcoming Classes/Workshops

 

   
Parent Workshop
 
Evening workshops for parents who can't do the play classes with baby or want to start earlier than the 8-month play class age.

  

Location: Lago Vista - Lake Travis School of Fine Arts - May 17th Thursday - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
 
 
Location: South Austin - Blooming Pregnancy Spa - May 30th
Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
 
 
 Location: Lago Vista - Lake Travis School of Fine Arts- May 31st
Thursday - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

  

This class is focused on the older  MyBaby&Me Logo       
toddler/child (2-5 yrs.) who is adjusting to a new baby (expected to 6 mths). Children will learn games, songs, and a few signs that they can now "teach" their new baby at home. They'll even make a craft and take home a little book to help them track their baby's success as they grow. Parents will go home with great ideas and tips to help them promote positive sibling relations when they return home. The cost is only $15.00 for this one-time class.

Location: Cedar Park - Velocity Music Academy - May 23rd - Wednesday morning 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.


Also:
Location: Cedar Park - Velocity Music Academy - June 6th 
Wednesday morning 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.



Sign, Say & Play® Class

Six-week class for parent(s) and baby (8 - 14 months). $150 (includes take-home kit). 

Location: Leaps-n-Bounds Childcare - May 14th thru June 18th - Monday mornings - 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.  



More Sign, Say & Play® Class

Six-week class for older toddler (14 - 20 months) - more advanced parent education topics and signs. $160 (Class can be taken with $60 take-home kit optional). 

Location: Leaps-n-Bounds Childcare - To be scheduled. Call if interested.


 

On the Grow™ Class    Tummy Time Class Logo
 
If babies don't get enough tummy time it can lead to a misshapen skull, delayed sitting up, crawling, walking and even impaired cognitive development. Because babies no longer sleep on their stomachs and spend more time in bouncy seats and car seats, etc. they often don't tolerate being on their tummies well.

Learn how to make tummy time fun for your baby through engaging songs and activities in a play-class setting. Take home parenting tips to help you make the most of this important developmental stage. Four-class series is $50.00.

Location: Cedar Park - Velocity Music Academy - May 16th thru June 6th - Wednesday mornings 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.


Find more detailed information about all classes under the Classes and On the Grow tabs of main website.

Call me to talk about your little one and what classes are available for their age group. Evenings and weekends are fine to call - 512-814-0004. Or email me at tinac@onr.com.

 

Sincerely,

Tina
 

Tina Cavanaugh
Independent Certified Baby Signs® Instructor 
  and On the Grow™ Educator
Recently awarded "Outstanding Instructor 2011-2012" at national Baby Signs Instructor Conference in Las Vegas, NV.

 
Save $5.00
Need help potty training? Want to start early (around 12 months) and be completely done before 2 years old? The Baby Signs® Potty Training Kit can help. Five simple signs take them through the potty training routine and help them tell you when they have to "go". The kit is based on a train theme and all babies want to "get on board the potty train!" Refer to this coupon to get $5.00 off the regular $39.95 price. For more information download the flyer below:
 
Offer Expires: 6/30/12