Resources are available to parents navigating Early Childhood Education. We will help answer your questions, point you in the right direction, and make referrals to related services.
Parenting is hard! Smart Start of New Hanover County provides a variety of classes and services to parents and families who live in New Hanover County to make this hard job easier and a bit more manageable.
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Don’t miss Circle of Parents tomorrow! Newcomers are always welcome! Circle of Parents is a parent-led support group for families who have children with special needs and/or special healthcare needs. Meetings will take place every Tuesday during the school year from 5:30 to 7:15 at Smart Start of New Hanover County. Free dinner and activities for children will take place at each meeting! For more info, please call us at (910)815-3731.
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MILESTONE MONDAY: Tips for Introducing Self Help Skills
Last week we learned a few basic self-help skills for older infants to try. During the toddler and preschool years, there are many skills children can practice in the areas of feeding, hygiene, and daily chores. As you introduce these skills, keep the following tips in mind:
-Give them simple, easy to follow steps. The number of steps given at a time will depend on the age and developmental readiness of the child.
-Give them choices to help them feel more independent (i.e. a choice between two shirts, or two different spoons).
-Use first/then statements such as “First we will wash our hands, and then we will eat”.
-Be a good role model. Let your child see you carrying out some of the same tasks they are learning, in the way that you want them to learn the task.
Next week we will explore self-help skills for toddlers and twos. Stay tuned!
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Circle of Parents provides a friendly, supportive environment led by parents and other caregivers. Groups are weekly, free, & foster open exchange of ideas & support.
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