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Here are some important parenting resources:
The Family First
provides resources and information for
families
PO BOX 2882
Tampa, FL 33601
ph: 813-222-8300
Publix Preschool PALS
Free, program for preschoolers and parents alike. It's educational, but
it's also entertaining.
http://www.publix.com/servlet/MainController?action=preparePreschoolHome
The Food Allergy Network
provides information and support to individuals who have food allergies.
10400 Eaton Place, Suite 107,
Farifax, VA 22030-2208
ph: 800-929-4040
National Center for Learning Disabilities
provides information and referrals for a vast number of learning
disabilities.
381 Park Ave. South, Suite 1401,
New York, NY 10016
ph: (212) 545-7510
(888) 575-7373
Home Page: www.ncld.org
Entertainment Software Rating Board
provides information on ratings on entertainment computer software, online games
and entertainment Web sites, plus an explanation of what the ratings mean and what age
child the software is aimed at.
ph: (800) 771-esrb
Home Page: www.esrb.org
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
provides free consumer-education brochures for infants through adolescents on
subjects including preventative dentistry, emergency care, diet and snacking, thumb and
finger sucking, pacifier use and referrals to local pediatric dentists.
211 East Chicago Ave., Suite 700,
Chicago, IL 60611
ph: (312) 337-2169
Did You Know?
When the child listens to stories or looks at books at school, the child:
. . . learns to listen.
. . . has an opportunity increase vocabulary by hearing new words read.
. . . learns about different concepts, people, and places.
. . . learns to enjoy books and reading.
. . . visualizes the things he/she is hearing about.
. . . begins telling stories from pictures and books, in an orderly sequence.
. . . begins hearing likenesses and differences in words.
. . . recalls information that is seen and heard.
. . . sees adults reading and enjoying stories.
. . . learns to recognize the name of common objects, places, and actions.
. . . develops book awareness concepts such as following pictures and print from left to right and top to bottom.
. . . learns to handle books carefully.
When the child plays in the classroom housekeeping area, the child:
. . . learns what the roles of mothers, fathers and children are.
. . . understands what it feels like to play at being someone else.
. . . learns how to use imagination.
. . . learns to cooperate with other children.
. . . increases his/her ability to communicate with others about personally meaningful experiences.
. . . imitates and describes sounds from the environment.
. . . pantomimes actions such as cooking and vacuuming.
When the child plays on the school playground, the child:
. . . learns how to use his/her body effectively.
. . . experiences joy in achieving a skill.
. . . has fun and relaxation to be found in bodily movement.
. . . learns the limitations of his/her body.
. . . learns safety and caution.
. . . learns to take turns and to share a piece of equipment.
. . . develops vocabulary word such as "over" and "under."
. . . gains experience using large muscles.
. . . represents experiences through dramatic play.
. . . experiences the direction of movement of things and people.
. . . observes and describe weather changes.
. . . explores the natural environment.