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Pretend City Helps Parents and Caretakers Understand Child Development Through Play
New Good To Go From Head To Toe initiative offers free classes and events to help parents and caretakers understand child development and connect with children through play
IRVINE, CA, January 23, 2010 /Museums PR News/ -- As part of the recently launched Good To Go From Head To Toe initiative at Pretend City, the museum is offering free screening events, classes and Way to Play days all designed to educate parents and caretakers about the importance of regular developmental checkups. All events featured below take place at Pretend City Children's Museum in Irvine, Calif.
• Way to Play days at Pretend City Children's Museum
Way to Play days at Pretend City feature special activities for children and caretakers to engage in that support their child's development. All guests will receive a Way to Play Adventure Guide that breaks down activities for children by various age groups (birth to 5-years-old) and skills with activities being specific to the exhibits at Pretend City Children's Museum. Way to Play days will take place on the second Friday of each month.
• FREE COPE-ing with Toddler Behavior Parenting Course
Dealing with the behavior of a 1- to 3-year-old child can be difficult at times. This free 8-session course will provide parents with direction, tips and tactics to take with their children to promote a healthy, positive relationship. Hosted by CHOC/UCI Initiative for Attention and Readiness (CUIDAR). Classes take place Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at Pretend City Children's Museum (series starts on Jan. 28th and concludes on March 18th). Pre-registration is required. Call (714) 614-7733 for more details.
• Ages and Stage Questionnaire Training: Feb. 5th and March 5th 2010 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In support of the effort to have all children in Orange County receive developmental and behavioral screenings with appropriate screening tools, Help Me Grow is offering this training on the Ages and Stages Questionnaires. Pre-registration and fee required. Call (949) 428-3900, ext. 212 or 1 (866) 476-9025 for more details.
• FREE Developmental Screening Day: Feb. 19, 2010 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Regular developmental screenings are an essential part of maintaining your child's healthy child development. In addition to your pediatrician, the Family Support Network (FSN) performs developmental screenings in which healthcare professionals screen a child's motor, communication, social and thinking skills. Screenings are limited to125 children (birth to 5 years). First come, first served.
• FREE Dental Screening: Feb. 23, 2010 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Feb. 26, 2010 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Offered by Rancho Santa Margarita Children's Dentistry in honor of National Dental Month. First come, first served.
• Good To Go From Head To Toe Family Fun & Wellness Fair: Sat., March 13, 2010 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This resource fair is free to the general public and will take place in the parking lot at Pretend City Children's Museum. Activities and resources will include, but are not limited to: Language, dental, vision and speech screenings; educational classes for caretakers and children; live music, face painting and games for kids; book readings and book giveaways; special museum giveaways and appearances by Anaheim Ducks Wild Wing and street team.
In July of 2009, Pretend City Children's Museum was awarded a $3.5-million dollar grant from the Children and Families Commission of Orange County to support the development and implementation of Good To Go From Head To Toe -- a 10-year initiative promoting developmental screenings for young children. Research shows children learn best and develop optimally through meaningful play and hands-on learning experiences. By housing the Good to Go from Head to Toe initiative at Pretend City Children's Museum, more families, children, caretakers and agencies that work with children will be exposed to the program and better understand child development through play.
A variety of tools and resources are easily accessible at Pretend City Children's Museum to help families and community partners understand child development. Learn more about the classes, screening days, monthly Way to Play days and more at www.begood2go.org.
About Good to Go from Head to Toe
Good to Go from Head to Toe has been designed to educate the community, parents and caretakers about the importance of having children (birth through 5-years-old) receive regular developmental screenings as part of their routine well-child visits. Learn more at www.begood2go.org.
About Pretend City Children's Museum
Pretend City Children's Museum is a nonprofit and the first educational facility of its kind in Orange County.
The museum builds better brains through whole-body learning experiences, educational programs and over 15 permanent exhibits that empower children to learn about and meaningfully connect with and expand their world. It is a unique community resource where families, educators and community agencies come together to help children reach their greatest potential. Located at 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618. For more information, visit www.pretendcity.org.
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