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The Incredible Years

 

Do you have a child between 2 and 5 years old?

Do you think your child is overly active?

Doesn’t pay attention?

Doesn’t follow directions?

Has a hard time making friends?

Has a hard time sitting still?

Are you stressed about how your child is acting?

 

We invite your family to attend

Incredible Years

A free 14-week program

dedicated to supporting and strengthening families

through Play, Praise and Rewards, Limit Setting, Communication,

Handling Misbehaviors and Preventive Approaches

Dates: Weekly classes beginning the week of February 18, 2008 through the week of May 19, 2008.

 The weekly sessions will be held at WAGES on Royall Avenue on Tuesday evenings beginning February 19th at 5:30 p.m.  A meal will be provided, and child care will be available. 

Call for information.

A meal and child care will be provided.

 If you are interested, contact the Partnership for Children of Wayne County at  919-735-3371 Ext. 229

Ensuring that young children enter school healthy and ready to succeed.

 

 

 

               Toy Safety    

                       Each year, more than 3 billion toys and games are sold in the United States, with 65 percent of these sales occurring between the day after Thanksgiving and the day before Christmas.

With millions of toys being recalled in recent months for having lead paint or dangerous magnets, it’s important to remember that the vast majority of toys are safe.  It’s no wonder, though, that parents and caregivers are nervous this year as they head into the biggest toy-buying season.

Safe Kids USA wants to make this holiday toy-shopping season as worry-free as possible while making sure shoppers are educated and vigilant.  This Toy Safety page offers parents and caregivers the information they need to keep their children safe and happy -- exactly what the holidays are all about.

 Toy Safety Tips

Before shopping for toys, consider the child’s age, interest and skill level. 

When shopping, read labels. Look for well-made toys and follow age and safety information on the warning labels.

Keep toys with small parts away from children under age 3. They can choke on small toys and toy parts.

Carefully read instructions for the assembly and use of toys.

Always remove and discard all packaging from a toy before giving it to a baby or small child.

Supervise children when they play and set good examples of safe play. A toy intended for an older child may be dangerous in the hands of a younger child.

Remind caregivers, including grandparents, of play-related safety concerns.

Separate and store toys by age levels. Teach children to put toys away after playing. Safe storage prevents falls and other injuries. 

Check old and new toys regularly for damages such as sharp edges or small parts. Make any repairs immediately or throw away damaged toys.

For more information visit:  www.usa.safekids.org