Parents Newsletter

Council Connections

December 2012

Greetings!

Enjoy this edition of Parent Connections, an e-newsletter from the Child Care Council of Westchester featuring information on coping with tragedy, activities to do with your child, articles just for parents, recent recalls, and more!

Nicole Masucci

Director, Family & Employer Services

Parent Connections

Activities to do with your child

Cope with Tragedy

Recalls

Free Services Offered to Parents

Articles for Parents

10 Ways Babies Learn When We Sing To Them!

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How to Beat the Morning Rush (2 to 4 years old)

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10 Tips for Raising a Confident Girl
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10 Tips for Raising a Well Rounded Boy

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Activities to do with your child

Parenting can be busy, and sometimes stressful, but kids deserve quality time every day. Check out these tips for creating some quality time in your evening family routine. Click Here for more information.

Activities to do with your child:

Make life sized pictures of each other using the backside of left over wrapping paper
Make Hot Chocolate
Read a Book
Watch the Snow Fall
Give Each other A Hug

Helping Children & Families Cope with Tragedy

Our community has been deeply affected by the tragic event that occurred this past month. We are concerned for the people of Newtown, our children, and our families. Below you will find resources that may guide you in helping children to cope.

How Not to Talk to Children About the Newtown Shooting by KJ Dell'Antonia

When the World is a Dangerous Place: Helping Children Deal with Violence in the News by Diane E. Levin

A National Tragedy: Helping Children Cope by the National Association of School Psychologists

Helping Children Deal with Tragic Events in the News by Fred Rogers

Recalls

Did you know that there are numerous recalls every month from toys to car seats to beds. Help keep your child safe by being informed and checking on the recent recalls...

Click Here for the most recent recalls.

You can sign up to be notified about recalls from the US Consumer Product and Safety Commission by simply Clicking Here. It's the best way to stay informed and helps keep your child safe.

The Council offers FREE Services to Parents

Click Here to locate child care services in Westchester County, NY.

Click Here to learn about the financial resources and benefits available to help families pay for child care.

Click Here to obtain affordable public health insurance for your child(ren) and/or family.

Additional Resources for Parents

View the Council's website for additional resources
Click Here for general resources

To let us know what you want to hear about contact nicolem@cccwny.org.
To tell a friend or to be removed from this list contact nicolem@cccwny.org.

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