PEPS Newsletter July 2010
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A Family Music Fest to benefit PEPS on Saturday, August 14, 2010 in Woodinville
For more information:
Visit our website!
Email us: events@peps.org
Join us with your friends & make this a fun family outing!
Playing in the Dirt: A Boost for Your Child's Immune System
By Keela Robison, PEPS Member
The sun is (finally) out, and the kids can't wait to get outside! Young children in particular love to dig in the dirt, play with shovels and pails, and particularly when paired with summer water toys, frequently start to resemble Charlie Brown's friend Pig-Pen. Like many moms, I wince when my toddler takes a break from his garden play and proceeds to grab some snack and shove it in his mouth, filthy hands and all.... read on...
Choosing the Best Care for Your child! Part 1: Nanny In-Home Care
By Annie Davis, Annie's Nannies Inc.
In this and in the coming issues of our PEPS e-newsletter we will explore options available for parents when they have to choose the best care for their child. In this issue: Annie Davis shares her views on Nanny In-Home Care.
Roots of Empathy - Where it all begins
By Shawna Gamache, PEPS Member
On this day, our last in the classroom, the kids have each written a wish for Quinn. They want her to be strong, happy and surrounded by love. They read their wishes aloud to her, their faces serious and hopeful. Quinn listens intently, waving and clapping happily.... Read on for Shawna Gamache's Roots of Empathy experience.
New PEPS Drop-In Groups Beginning in Snohomish and Kitsap Counties
By Janelle Durham, PEPS Program Director
We are excited to announce a new PEPS program, which will begin on September 13, 2010. We will be offering weekly Drop-in PEPS Groups for parents and babies 5 - 18 months old. Read on for more details.
PEPS Unplugged
By Laura Kussick, PEPS Executive Director
Mission - Vision - Values! Those three magic words determine the directions, course, route of any organization and are the pillars on which the day to day work rests. Read on for PEPS' recently updated mission, vision and values.
Free Parenting Resource from Foundation for Early Learning...
Discover parenting tips, find resources and have your questions answered by Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson at www.EarlyLearningCommunity.org. Dr. Patricia is a parenting expert, radio host and author of the book Parenting: A Field Guide. Each week, Dr. Patricia tackles a different topic on the Early Learning Community, a free social network for early learning. From learning to unwind as a parent, to transitioning your toddler into a new sleeping situation, Dr. Patricia offers answers and collects advice from the community. You can connect with Dr. Patricia, share ideas, discover parenting tips at www.EarlyLearningCommunity.org.
The Early Learning Community is a free service from Foundation for Early Learning.
Support PEPS during your company's Workplace Giving Campaign!
It's that time of year again - soon you'll be asked to make a decision regarding your Workplace Charitable Giving. What a wonderful opportunity this is to make a real difference in our community! Please consider designating your Workplace Giving/ United Way Campaign Contribution to PEPS. By contributing to PEPS you help us maintain our commitment to the well being of all parents. THANK YOU. Click here and find out what impact your gift will have!
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