Parent – Child Connection
FALL 2011

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Monsignor Desmond O'Connor LaGrangeville, NY

Saint Columba Monsignor Gerardo Colacicco Hopewell Junction, NY

 

Parent Child Connection Group Guidelines

Please help our group run smoothly by respecting the following:

· Parents are expected to handle behavioral issues, and are responsible for their children at all times.

· Take your child aside to speak with or discipline him/her to avoid disrupting group discussions.

· Group is an excellent tome to teach this age to share and take turns. Please monitor your own child and assist them in mastering these skills.

· Please be considerate of others speaking during group discussions.

· IF YOUR CHILD HAS (OR HAD THE PREVIOUS DAY) A FEVER, DIARRHEA, RUNNY NOSE, OR HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO ANY ILLNESS, PLEASE STAY AT HOME AND JOIN US ANOTHER DAY. 

A Parent – Child Connection is…

A parent support and education group for mothers, fathers, or other caretakers of young children, as well as a playgroup for the children. We meet with our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to discuss topics that will enrich our understanding of infant/early childhood development. We also want to affirm and strengthen healthy families by sharing ideas about raising children, passing on tradition and Catholic values.

We meet Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:30 am in the Blessed Kateri Faith Formation Center (on Rt. 82…go down to the lower level). Our meetings are fun, informational and informal. Come join us!!

To cover program costs, there is a fee of $2 for one child and $1 extra per additional child. Costs include: snack, drinks, supplies and crafts.

For further information about the Parent – Child Connection, please contact Kristin DeGregorio at 914-275-2637 or via email KBDegregorio@yahoo.com.

Please note: If Wappingers or Arlington Schools are delayed or cancelled, the group does not meet and we will hold the next meeting as scheduled.

We look forward to meeting you!

Fall Schedule

September 13^{th –} “Welcome” Meeting! Please join us for our first meeting of the Fall season to get to know newcomers and let the children play.

September 20^th - “Getting Organized! Ideas for creating routines and habits that simplify your life.” Teach your kids about safety…a “safety” coloring book craft with help you get started.

September 27^th – Apple Picking – We will meet at Meadowbrook Farm in Wappingers Falls for apple picking.

October 4^th – “Religion for your Preschooler. Children at Mass.” Apple stamping craft.

October 11^th –No meeting

October 18^th – “Open Topic.” Fall Craft, tissue paper corn stalks

October 25^th – Trick or Treat…costume party!

November 1^st – “All Saints Day.” Fall leaves and marble painting craft.

November 8^th – No meeting

November 15^th – “Attitude of Gratitude…beyond saying Thank You. We will discuss how young children learn gratitude through observation, participation and conversation.” Turkey Craft.

November 22^nd – Playgroup. We will also be collecting donations for our Food Basket for St. Vincent de Paul Society…THANK YOU!

November 29^th – Advent…and meaningful Christmas and family traditions. We will share ideas for starting meaningful traditions that help instill a sense of family and Christ.

December 6^th - Playgroup

December 13^th – “Holiday travel with kids. Tips on getting through long car rides, air travel and other long adventures with energetic children.” Christmas Card Craft.

December 20^th – “Christmas Party and Cookie exchange. A fun holiday get together.”

December 27^th – No meeting…enjoy your family time!

We will begin meeting again in the New Year! January 10^th will be our first meeting, we will have a regular play group on this day.