Starting January 8, come every Thursday from 3-4:30 p.m. to our Mixed-Age Afternoon Playgroup. For $5 per family (no fee for Families First patients or home-visited families), this group for children ages 1-5 and parents (infants also welcome with older siblings) provides children with a chance to play with siblings and friends of different ages. Join us for art projects, gross motor activities and more. More info here.
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 Parenting Tip of the MonthGetting the Kids Outside
Everyone needs fresh air. Don't stay in just because it's cold outside. Some children need to be taught the skills to play outside in the cold. Help your kids adapt to outside play by having an activity when you go out. Blow bubbles and watch them freeze. Fill empty spray bottles with water and add a few drops of food color for painting in the snow. Take familiar inside toys outside to play with (dolls in strollers all bundled up; cars down snow ramps, etc.). Bring sand toys out to use with snow. Start slowly if your child is not used to playing outside, but make it a habit and they will soon be asking to play outdoors.
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Cinnamon Shapes
Make cinnamon shapes by mixing a large jar of cinnamon with a small amount of applesauce. Add applesauce a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is the consistency of dough -- not too wet, but not crumbly. Add glitter into the dough for an added feature. Roll out dough and cut shapes with cookie cutters. Make a hole at the top with a straw. Let dry on flat surface up to 24 hours depending on the thickness of the dough. String yarn through the hole and hang!
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Useful Link
5 Reasons to Stay on WIC to Age 5
Families participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) receive milk, cereal, eggs, juice, beans, peanut butter, wheat bread and fresh fruits and vegetables. The healthy foods provided by the WIC program can save a family hundreds of dollars every year. Here are the top 5 reasons why every child should stay on WIC up to age 5: 1. Children have better growth and development 2. WIC promotes healthy weight 3. Children are better prepared for school 4. WIC pays for milk, fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy food 5. Eating healthy helps children focus and behave better. For more info and income guidelines call 1-800-942-4321 or click here.
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