
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
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Before shopping for toys, consider the child’s age, interest and
skill level. |
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When
shopping, read labels. Look for well-made toys and follow age
and safety information on the warning labels. |
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Keep
toys with small parts away from children under age 3. They can
choke on small toys and toy parts. |
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Carefully read instructions for the assembly and use of toys.
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Always remove and discard all packaging from a toy before giving
it to a baby or small child. |
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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. |
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Remind caregivers, including grandparents, of play-related
safety concerns. |
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Separate and store toys by age levels. Teach children to put
toys away after playing. Safe storage prevents falls and other
injuries. |
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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