Monthly Archive for March, 2010

Pediatric First Aid & CPR: 1 Space Left!

We have one space left in our free 2-part Pediatric First Aid & CPR class being held this Thursday, April 1  and next Thursday April 8 at Bright Horizons at Natick, 313 Speen St., Natick.  The classes run from 7 to 9 pm.

This 2-part course, especially for parents of young children, teaches participants how to manage sudden illness or injuries in a child during the first few minutes until health professionals arrive.  Topics include first aid basics, medical emergencies, injuries, asthma care AND infant and child CPR.

The course is presented by Juanita Allen, EMT and Director of Community Health Education Programs at Century Health Systems in Natick.

Call 508-655-2557 to register, or if you have any questions.

Published on March 30, 2010 in Uncategorized. Closed

Do you have a “creeper”, a “crawler” or a toddler? Come to this workshop!

Tonight’s parenting workshop entitled, “Wigglers, Waddlers and Warriors” still has space available!   The free workshop will provide an overview of typical gross motor and fine motor skills from birth through age 4, and all are welcome including parents, playgroup facilitators, and childcare providers!

Wigglers, Waddlers & Warriors:  Motor Development in the Young Child

Thursday, March 25, 7pm – 8:30pm at the Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane, Natick

The term motor skills refers to the planned movements we do to accomplish tasks.  Gross motor, which is the use of  our larger muscles, includes the abilities to sit, balance, crawl, walk, run and jump.  Fine motor, which is the use of our smaller muscles, leads to self-feeding, manipulating toys, scribbling, and eventually writing.  Both are important areas where young children make huge strides in their early years.  This workshop  will educate and empower parents and caregivers on age-appropriate skills for every stage and provide tools to help children achieve their next milestone.  Facilitated by Jill Vetstein, Social Worker (LICSW) and Developmental Specialist.

Call Natick Early Childhood Network at (508) 655-2557 to register, or for more information.

Published on March 25, 2010 in Uncategorized. Closed

Upcoming Events in March

As we enjoy a little taste of spring, it’s time to also enjoy a taste of deep-dish pizza at our Restaurant of the Month to support NECN’s early childhood scholarship fund! 

Make sure you have our Uno Chicago Grill fundraiser on your calendar: this Thursday, March 11, anytime after 11:30am.  Present this coupon at Uno’s (and share some with your friends!), and NECN will receive 20% of your purchase!  Uno’s is located at 70 Worcester Rd. (Rte. 9) in Framingham, next to Bed, Bath & Beyond.   Check out their menu here!

Also upcoming: the Wayland Children and Parents Association is offering a parenting workshop entitled, “The Promise and Peril of Television for Children” on Monday, March 22, from 7:30pm – 9:00pm, at Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland.   Click on this link  for a description of the workshop and details about registration.

Published on March 9, 2010 in Uncategorized. Closed

Space available in 3 March/April parent workshops!

What makes your child tick?  Natick Early Childhood Network is offering 3 exciting opportunities to explore various areas of your child’s development!  Learn what “typical” development can be expected in each area and acquire strategies to support your child’s development. 

 All workshops take place 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane, Natick.  Call to reserve a spot:  508-655-2557

 Wednesday, March 3:   Toddler Talk:  A Look at Speech & Language Development

 NEW DATE:  Thursday, March 25:   Wigglers, Waddlers & Warriors:  A Look at Motor Development

 Thursday, April 15:  Child’s Play:  Why Can’t We Just All Get Along:  Social Development 

Published on March 3, 2010 in Uncategorized. Closed