Parenting

Children learn through their important relationships; they learn when they feel the security of caring adults, which in turn allows them to be motivated and engaged in what they are learning.  The adults in a child’s life have the greatest impact and responsibility for their development. Parents (or guardians) are a child’s first teacher. 

The Born Learning™ campaign, created in partnership by United Way of America, the Ad Council, Civitas and the Families and Work Institute, is designed to support parents and caregivers in their efforts to encourage early learning.  SB6 will  distribute Born Learning™ materials through the county’s existing network of organizations and providers as well as through new partners to reach parents outside traditional social service networks. 

Our SB6 initiative will help parents increase and enhance their child’s learning through everyday moments and activities together:

• Helping parents make everyday moments “teachable moments” through the Born Learning™ Educational Materials
• Assisting parents with access to services and resources for healthy development of their children ages 0-6
• Identifying programs to support parents in their capacity as role models

CLICK FOR THE
KIDS BASICS
PARENTING GUIDE

For other caregiver
and parenting tools
contact the United
Way of Bucks County

 

Parenting Task Force Members:

Sarah Shoffler, Co-Chair, Quality Child Care Coalition & Pre-K Counts
Beth Styer, Co-Chair, Child, Home and Community

Sandy Blitzstein, YWCA
Lester Ross, Family Service Association
May McDonnell, BC Children & Youth Social Services
Kelly Pagliei, St. Mary Parenting Center
Lanie Sjostedt, Parent
Kathy Thyberg, Child, Home and Community

For information on early learning and great tips for parents/caregivers, go to the Born Learning™ website:

www.bornlearning.com