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August 2012 Newsletter - 1
 
In This Issue
This Month's Featured Location
Potty Party at Goddard School
Upcoming Classes/Workshops
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Greetings!

Happy August. In this issue we'll be featuring another location 
to catch a Baby Signs class or workshop but I wanted to pass on another interesting article from Dr. Acredolo, co-founder of the Baby Signs® Program. This one is about how toddlers' imaginations begin to really increase after age two but so can their fears of sometimes harmless things. Read on....   



Happy Signing!
Tina Cavanaugh
Independent Certified Baby Signs® Instructor

This Month's Featured Location
We've been featuring locations to catch a Baby Signs class.
 
This month's feature is:

 
 
Located in south Austin in Sunset Valley Shopping Center

Blooming Pregnancy Spa & Imaging Center is the only full service pregnancy spa in Austin, TX. Patti Justice opened in August 2010 determined to meet the needs of women before, during and after their pregnancy. From therapeutic massages to body treatments, mani-pedi's, chiropractic and even acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it's all here! You can even get a 3D and/or 4D ultrasound to see your baby's face for the first time.

The spa services are not just for moms though. Anyone can benefit from the services and moms often continue to come back after their baby has arrived to get the TLC that keeps them looking and feeling well and happy.

See the website for full information and tell Patti the Baby Signs Instructor sent you!

All this month they are celebrating their 2 year "birthday" so be sure to "like" their Facebook page to get in on all the secret perks they'll be offering throughout the month.


See below for Parent Workshop scheduled at Blooming next week!
News!

 

FREE Potty Party!

August 21st, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Goddard School, Cedar Park
1905 Salido Parkway, Cedar Park

Potty Training Success
Register now to attend the free Baby Signs® Potty Party to learn about how earlier potty training is better for the environment, your budget and your baby's emotional development.

Enter to win a free potty training kit (the help you've been looking for!) and take home information you can use!

Here's what's in the kit to help you begin potty training as early as 12 months! (tested on babies up to 4 yrs. and works for them too).

* A Parent's Guide outlines tips and training from trusted child development experts.
* All Aboard the Potty Train DVD features catchy tunes, delightful animation, and real kids showing the way to sign and learn the potty training routine.
* All Aboard the Potty Train Lift-the-Flap Book presents the DiaperDoodles™ for interactive fun as children find the hidden potty-time signs.
* Job Well Done! Stockers reinforce each success and accomplishment with messages such as "I Rode the Potty Train!"
* All Aboard the Potty Train Conductor's Whistle sounds the "trumpet of success" to make your child smile with satisfaction.


Potty Training Kit

Childcare is provided for $5/per child. Register now by emailing Tina at babysignsbytinac@gmail.com.
Upcoming Classes/Workshops
 
Parent Workshop
 
Learn everything you need to teach your baby basic signs to help you communicate long before they can talk! This class is for working parents or parents who want to start earlier than the 8 mth. play class age. The 1 1/2 hr. workshop includes two people from one family and a take-home kit that has board books, a reference guide and DVD dictionary with over 100 signs.
Cost - $60.00.

Location: Blooming Pregnancy Spa - Aug. 15th
Wednesday evening 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

                                  
 
Tummy Time Class        Tummy Time Class Logo
                    (Starts this Thursday!)
 
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 - Aug. 9th - 30th Thursday mornings - 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.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 and other things 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. Class can be attended with or without baby.

Location: Cedar Park Goddard School - Aug. 14th
Tuesday evening 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.


Location: Velocity Music Academy - Aug. 16th
Thursday morning 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
(Another is also scheduled at this location on Aug. 30th)


Location: Serendipity Learning Center - Aug. 29th
(NEW LOCATION)
Wednesday evening 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.



Sign, Say & Play® Class

Six-week class for babies (8 - 14 months) - learn signs for routines already in babies schedule (mealtime, bath time, bedtime, etc.). Parents learn valuable tips about how babies learn and why things like following the child's lead, repetition and music are so important in the first three years.

Location: Leaps-n-Bounds Childcare - Aug. 27th - Oct. 1st
Monday mornings 10:00 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. $150. It's not necessary to have had the 1st Sign, Say & Play Class to take this one. Your child just needs to be over 14 months and know a few signs already.

Location: Leaps-n-Bounds Childcare - Check calendar for future classes.

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 babysignsbytinac@gmail.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.

 

 
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