Month of the Young Child

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	101 WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE MONTH OF THE YOUNG CHILD Smile at a child Volunteer for a children's agency Start a Toy Lending Library Take a child care provider to lunch Write a letter to a legislator about child care Campaign for better schools Run for public office on a child advocacy platform Sign up for a parenting workshop .Be a chaperon for the kindergarten class Adopt a child care center and make a donation Urge a local business to start up child care services for employees Write a letter to the President of the United States of America to express your views on children's issue Hug a child Sign up for Big Brothers, Big sisters, or a scout group as a volunteer Visit three or more playgrounds and give them a children's fun rating Hold a fire drill in your home for parents and children. Donate some new clothing for children to the community clothes bank Check your child's nutritional habits Send an apple to the teacher to show your appreciation for his/her commitment to children Run for the school board. Give a child care provider a raise Vow to spend as much time choosing child care as buying a car Visit the library. Contact a lawyer to make a will and arrange for guardianship of your children Attend a workshop on storytelling and put what you've learned to use Initiate talks with employers about childcare benefits for working parents Write a letter to the editor expressing concern for an issue related to children Sponsor an art show of children's works Give a book to your local library in honor of your child or another in the community Volunteer to teach a religious education class for kids Attend a musical concert with your child Send a thank-you note to your own parents Read a book about child development so you'll know how your child is growing Do not feed your child peanuts or peanut butter until kindergarten to help prevent the development of peanut allergies. Hold a shower for the neonatal nursery at the local hospital Sign up for counseling if your child seems to need it Review the purposes of Little Leagues before signing up your child for the team Keep a log of how much time you spend with your child and the activities involved Discuss allowances and other family financial matters Develop flex time policies for your company Sponsor a parents' group at the work place Post your child's latest drawing in a prominent place in your office Write a proclamation or resolution in honor of the Month of the Young Child Visit a local agency that serves children and families Consider becoming a Foster Parent/Grandparent Take a bag of safe toys to the homeless shelter for the children that are there Think twice about offering your child any sip of alcoholic beverage Count to twenty before yelling at your child Play games with your child Join the PTA/PTO and support your school Schedule a parent/teacher conference to discuss concerns about your child Send to your legislator a piece of children's artwork to remind him/her the importance of children Spend a hour at the local toy store with your child Make a dental appointment for your child Watch cartoons with your child and really pay attention Check the ingredients of your child's favorite breakfast cereal Let your child choose the activities for an entire Saturday afternoon If you suspect someone is abusing a child, make a report to the local Children's Protection Program Visit your children's grandparents or another person who likes children Share your favorite children's book with a young child Give a special discount for children in your store or restaurant. Take some time to draw on the sidewalk with a child Attend a luncheon or sponsor one that recognizes the child advocates in your community Put up a picture of children and families in your office Attend a children's services fair to learn more about the services in your community Make a donation to the local child abuse prevention agency Sign up as a volunteer court watcher for children's cases Send flowers to your childcare provider Share a special hobby with a childcare provider Make a doctors appointment for yourself to assure your own well being and ability to be a healthy parent Listen to a favorite story with your child, no matter how many times you've heard that tape before Take your child to a children's play or movie Cuddle on the couch with your child and the family pet. Remember to take the childcare credit on your income tax Try "magic painting" with a paintbrush and plain water Start a savings account for your child Send a donation to a Head Start program or other early childhood program in your community Make a corporate donation to a children's agency Sign up for a respite childcare and parent support program if your family is feeling stress Teach your child and yourself to say "thank you" in another language Sign up for a class in First Aid and CPR Do a safety check in your home to see if all dangerous materials are out of a child's reach Talk to a child about personal safety Show a child how to cross the street safely Give working parents time off to attend a school play or other event their child is in ...during working hours Sponsor a family play day for employees and their kids Read one story each day to a child and yourself Read a book about positive parenting Hold a "kids at the office" day so children see where their parents work Send a letter to a television station expressing your concern or appreciation for children's programming Sponsor a children's team or event in honor of the Month of the Young Child Donate baby food to the local Food Bank Sponsor a special worship service honoring children during the Month of the Young Child Buckle up your own seat belt after making sure your child's belt is fastened Have your child's picture taken Recycle to assure a better environment for your child and yourself Urge a local service club to make children #1 Install and test smoke detectors in your home. Buy a bond in your child's name Look in on your child while he/she is sleeping Hold a child's hand in yours, just for fun!





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