May 2016

May 2016
News for the Communities, Families and Early Childhood Educators of Duplin County
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2, 2016 - May 6, 2016
Teacher Appreciation Week is a
special day to recognize child care
providers, teachers and other
educators of young children
everywhere. Today’s child care professionals are the world’s
unsung heroes. This profession is one of the most underpaid
occupations in the country; yet research shows that early
childhood is the most critical developmental period in a child’s
life. It takes a special person to work in this field and the
contribution these individuals make to the quality of children’s
and families’ lives too frequently goes unnoticed. This week
offers a unique opportunity to recognize and commend the
unselfish dedication, commitment and compassion that child care
providers demonstrate everyday. Even the smallest of efforts
mean so much to those who have your children in their care.
Your provider’s smile will be your reward.
Do not let this day go by without a special thank you to
this person who is so important to you and your child!
A special “Thank You” from
the staff of Duplin County
Partnership for Children.
We would like to thank all the teachers
working in Duplin County child care centers
and family child care homes. We appreciate
all the hard work, love, care and support you give every day to
the children in your care. We encourage you to continue to plant
the seeds of love and learning and you will see the children grow
from the little ones in your care into productive individuals that
may one day say, “Thank you for being there for me.”
Keep up the great work!!
Front
Teacher Appreciation
Week & Provider
Appreciation Week
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TV Tips
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Mother’s Day Poem
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WOYC
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Trainings
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Parents Corner
Car Seat Workshop
May 20, 2016
9:00 am-11:00 am
At Duplin County
Partnership for Children
For more information,
please call 910-296-2000.
Taller de Asientos
de Niños:
20 de Mayo de 2016
9:00 am-11:00am
Al Duplin County
Partnership for Children
Para mas información,
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TV Tips For Parents
Consejos Par Los Padres Como Limitar La
Telvision
Let’s be honest. Television is mesmerizing and
that is why parents like it occasionally because it
keeps children quiet. Here are some simple steps
to follow to make sure your family is making smart
choices when it’s time for TV:

Decide as a family what television programs are
worthwhile to watch. Sit down a few minutes before
the show comes on and then turn the television off at 
the end.

Make sure your child has finished his/her homework
and chores before relaxing in front of the tube.

Set a time limit for watching television each day and
stick to it.

Replace television time with some other fun time
such as a quick card game or a walk around the
block. It’s a great opportunity to talk to your child
about their day.

Spend time talking with your child during family
meals and keep the television turned off during the
meal.

Place the remote away from the couch or table so
there is less temptation to turn it on if your child is
bored.

Keep the television in an area of the house where you
can see and hear what your child is watching.

Remove the TV set from your child’s bedroom.

Do not use television as a reward for a job well done.
Decidan como familia los programas de televisión que
valen la pena ver. Siéntense en frente del televisor
unos pocos minutos antes de empezar el programa y
apaguen el televisor después del programa.

Asegúrese de que su niño haya terminado sus tareas
escolares y las de la casa antes de descansar en frente
del televisor.

Póngale límite al tiempo para mirar televisión y sea
firme.

Reemplace el tiempo para ver televisión con alguna
otra cosa divertida como un rápido juego de cartas y
una caminata por el vecindario. Es una gran
oportunidad para hablar con su niño sobre su día.

Pase tiempo hablando con su niño durante las
comidas y apague el televisor durante las comidas.

Ponga el remoto lejos del sofá o de la mesa para que
haya menos tentación para poner el televisor si se
aburre su niño.
Children can easily eat an entire bag of pretzels
while watching their favorite show because they are
not paying attention. Pour one serving of the pretzels 
in a bowl instead of the bag. Better yet, skip the
snack until after the show.

Vamos a ser honrados. La televisión es
hipnotizadora y por eso a los padres les gusta
ocasionalmente, porque mantiene a los niños
tranquilos. He aquí algunos sencillos pasos para
seguir para asegurarse de que su familia escoja
inteligentemente a la hora de mirar televisión:
Los niños se pueden comer una bolsa de pretzels
fácilmente mientras miran su programa favorito
porque no están prestando atención a lo que comen.
Póngales una ración de pretzels en un tazón en vez de
la bolsa entera. Mejor todavía, deje la merienda hasta
que se termine el programa.

Mantenga el televisor en un lugar de la casa donde
usted pueda escuchar y ver lo que su niño está
mirando.

Saque el televisor del cuarto de su niño.

No use la televisión como recompensa por algo bueno
que su niño haya hecho.
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Celebrating
April 11-16, 2016
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May 2016 TRAININGS
When: May 12, 2016
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: DCPC
Cost: $5.00
Infant Safe
Sleep Rules
 Remember that the temperature in the infant room must not be over 75
degrees.
 Make sure that babies are visually being checked while they are sleeping, and
all forms are being documented.
 Offer supervised “tummy time” on a firm surface when infants are awake
and alert, not when they are sleeping or sleepy.
 Be mindful not to send new hires or any other staff into your infant room who
have not had ITS-SIDS training.
 Directors make sure that your staff know, understand, and are following your
safe sleep policy.

Workshop registration forms must be completed and sent with
payment prior to training. Phone or faxed forms will not be
accepted.

For FREE online trainings, please visit www.edweb.net.
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Triple P
Takes the guesswork out of parenting
When it comes to raising kids, everyone has an
opinion. There are so many ideas out there. So
how do you know what’s best and what works?
The North Carolina Triple P State Learning
Collaborative is taking the guesswork out of
parenting, supporting parents and caregivers
with the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program.
Triple P gives parents simple tips to help manage the big and small
problems of family life. Problems like toddler tantrums or teenage
rebellion. Self-esteem issues. Bedtime battles. Disobedience.
Aggression. Triple P can help you deal with them all – and more!
And Triple P is one of the few parenting programs in the world with
evidence to show it works for most families. For more information
about this program, please contact Rita Flynn or Amanda Sanderson
at 910-296-2000.
Triple P
Le quita la duda a la paternidad Cuando se trata de la crianza de los
niños, todos tienen su propia opinión. Hay tantas ideas dando
vueltas. ¿Entonces, cómo sabe cuál es la mejor y si sirve? El
Aprendizaje Colaborativo estatal de Triple P de Carolina del Norte
le quita la duda a la paternidad mediante el apoyo a los padres y
cuidadores con Triple P: Programa de Paternidad Positiva.
Triple P brinda a los padres consejos simples para ayudar a controlar
los grandes y pequeños problemas de la vida familiar. Problemas
como los berrinches de un niño. Problemas de autoestima. Batallas a
la hora de ir a la cama. Desobediencia. Agresión. Triple P puede
ayudarlo a lidiar con todos estos problemas... ¡Y más! Y Triple P es
uno de los pocos programas de paternidad del mundo con evidencia
que demuestra que funciona. Para obtener mas
información, por favor comuníquese con Rita Flynn o
Amanda Sanderson al 910-296-2000.
Pulled from www.tripletparenting.net
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Strawberry Custard Smoothie
May 8th is Mother’s Day, and whether you’re a mom, love your mom, want to honor
a mother figure in your life, or are lucky enough to experience all three, this is the
perfect way to say “I love you” to that special lady (or say “I love you” to yourself
and make it for you). The healthy combination of sweet strawberries, creamy
squash, cashews, cinnamon, goji berries and oats will call to mind a delicious
dessert — that you can have first thing in the morning!
Ingredients:

1 Yellow squash

3 oz. strawberries

3 tbsp. cashews

3 tbsp. oats

1 tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp. goji berries

1 cup rice milk

1 cup ice
Pulled from www.greenblender.com
Donor Levels:
$10-$49
Friend
$50-$99
Patron
$100-$249
Bronze
$250-$499
Silver
$500-$999
Gold
$1000 +
Platinum
Duplin County Partnership for Children is a 501(c) 3
private, nonprofit organization. Therefore, all donations
are tax deductible. All contributions are appreciated. If
you would like to make a contribution, make checks
payable to the Duplin County Partnership for Children.
Name________________________________
Address______________________________
______________________________
Daytime phone (____) ___________________
Amount enclosed ___$100
___other
___$50
__$25
Your donation will help ensure that young children in
Duplin County are healthy, safe, and ready for school.
149 Limestone Road
PO Box 989
Kenansville, NC 28349
Contact Information
Telephone: 910-296-2000
Fax: 910-296-1497
www.dcpfc.org
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Library Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
DCPC will be closed
on May 30, 2016 in
observance of
Memorial Day.
We will resume
regular business
hours on Tuesday,
May 31, 2016.