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September 25, 2005
DC BABY Odds & Ends
Several newsflashes to share today:
1.) The YMCA in Silver Spring is starting a new part-time childcare program in October for ages two to four. The program begins in the morning and runs until 1 p.m. with a curriculum similar to their full-time toddler program -- Music, dance, movement, Spanish. The children will eat lunch there, and two enclosed playgrounds are on-site for outdoor time. Registration has already started, and word on the street is, it's filling up fast. Call them ASAP if you're interested: 301.585.2120.
2.) A Preschool Fair featuring info. from various Alexandria programs is scheduled for early October. This will be your chance to meet representatives from the various preschools, get information, and find out how to apply for next year. More details coming soon!
3.) Also in Alexandria, Parenting Playgroups has announced a couple of one-day workshops for parents:
"Common Issues: Potty Training, Sleep Issues, Managing Mealtimes and Picky Eaters"
Saturday, October 22, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
The cost of the 3-hour workshop is $45 per first participant, $15 per spouse seat($15/$5 hourly).
"Positive Discipline"
Saturday November 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (12 to 1 p.m. lunch)
This five-hour workshop is based on the popular eight-hour course. You'll discuss the role of emotions in discipline, positive intent, offering choices, logical and natural consequences, managing tantrums, time-outs, and 1-2-3 magic. The cost of this workshop is $75 first participant, $30 spouse seat.
"Preschool Academic Issues"
Saturda December 3, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
This three-hour workshop covers prereading, premath, prewriting and prescience development and activities. We'll discuss building academic motivation and learning through play. Cost is $45 per first participant, $15 per spouse seat.
All workshops meet at 6161 Fuller Court in Alexandria, 22310. For more info. or to enroll, call (703)922-0044 or email rene at parentingplaygroups dot com.
Parenting Playgroups will also be open for FREE PLAY times: October 14 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (12:30 and 1:30pm) and Thursday, November 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon (9, 10, and 11 a.m.).
Reservations for free play times are now required. There are 10 child spaces available per hour. Let them know which day and hour you would like to attend by emailing rene at parentingplaygroups dot com or calling (703)922-0044.
4.) I'm compiling a list of places to find good Halloween costumes for babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children in the DC area. I'm doing my own sleuthing, but as always I welcome your input. Where did you find a cute costume? Help me get the word out, in honor of overscheduled mamas who want all the help they can get. Email your suggestions to me: sarah at dc-baby dot com.
Posted by Sarah at September 25, 2005 10:53 PM.
