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Beginning July 2011, Family Time/Work Time will no longer be published. Although there will not be any new issues this year, past issues are archived here. You are welcome to continue to print and share past publications with families and other child care providers.
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2011
June: From Pyramids to Plates / Help Your Child with Those Angry Moments / Assurance about Insurance / Kids and the Internet Español
May: Some Things to Think About / Extra Benefits from Doing Household Chores / Health Alert / Curiosity Helps Kids Learn / Scribbles and Other Childhood Things Español
April: Listen, Really Listen! / Helping Children through a Divorce or Separation / De-Stress Your Life / Button Battery Dangers Español
March: Temperament Determines How We Act and React / childcare Tips for Parents: Physical Activity – Indoors and Outdoors / Keep Kids Moving / A Tax Time Reminder / Financial Choices Español
February: When No News is Good News / What are the Best Drinks for Kids? / Dangerous Cribs – Keep Your Baby Safe! Español
January: You Can Help Your Child Learn to Write / Outdoor Play is Important All Year Long / Is It a Cold or the Flu? Español
2010
December: What All Children Need / Safe Sleep for Babies / Considering a Pet for Your Child? / Fruits and Vegetables in Our Diets Español
November: Creativity Matters / Help Your Child Become a Reader / Safety Alert for Parents / childcare Tips for Parents Espaņol
October: Some Tips for Parents of Young Children / Schedules Are Important When Kids Are Back in School / childcare Tips for Parents Espaņol
September: Protecting Your Children / Grandparents / Music, Music, Music Espaņol
August: Why We Need Nature / Support Your childcare Provider / Afterschool Programs for Children and Youth Make a Difference / School Bus Safety Español
July: Getting Kids to Cooperate / Camping Out at Home / Infant Sling Warnings Espaņol
June: How You Influence Your Child / Think Before You Speak! / Some Basics for Healthy Living / Practical Thinking Español
May:Think Before You Speak! / childcare Tips for Parents / Keeping Safe During Thunderstorms / Family Gardening Español
April: Keep Your Child from Choking / Moving and Dancing are Fun Ways to Prevent Obesity! Español
March: TV in Childcare? / Dental Checkups for Children / Internet Bullies Español
February: Building Strong Families / What to Wear / Friends are Important / Hand Soap and Sanitizers Español
| 2009 | |
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| January | Family Times / Space Heaters / Cell Phone Etiquette / Computers and Email / IPods and Mp3 Players Español |
| February | Routines Can Help / On the Money / New Pennies in 2009 Español |
| March | Have Fun Outdoors! / Play Clothes for Play / Is It Time for Check-ups? / Spring Cleaning Español |
| April | Talking Times and Listening Times / Music, Music, Music / Help Your Child Succeed in School Español |
| May | How to Help Your Child When Bad Things Happen / Play Can Help Children with Angry or Sad Feelings / A Few Minutes of Fun Español |
| June | Summer Safety Español |
| 2008 | |
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| January | Quality Times with Your Kids / Reading Times are Special Times / Refresh Those Sneakers / Healthy Lunches / Some Easy and Quick Tips / It's Better to Be Safe than Sorry! Español |
| February | The Power of Words / Fun and Games / Five Ways to Build Self-Esteem / Learning to Write Español |
| March | Help with Children Can Make a Difference! / Basic Learning Español |
| April | Reading Times Are Special Times / One Child, One Book for Everyone! / Babies Sleeping Safely / Top 10 ways a parent can reduce a baby’s risk of SIDS Español |
| May | Get Out of the House and Enjoy the Outdoors! / Tips for Keeping Cool / Think About Safety Español |
| June | Busy Kids Are Happy Kids! / Let's Play Ball / Fun Times for Infants / Poisons Found Around the House Español |
| July | Homework Before Kindergarten / Fitness Counts / Snacking Can Be Good for You / Health and Safety Tips for Parents Español |
| August | Words are Powerful / Words are Better than Actions / Talking with Children Español |
| September | Leaving your Child at childcare / At the End of the Day / From Piggy Banks to Bank Accounts Español |
| October | Getting Along with Others / Problem-Solving Tips / It’s That Time of Year Again! Español |
| November | The Best Toys for Kids / Keep Those Germs From Spreading / Stress Relievers to Do with Kids Español |
| December | Celebrations / Donations / Healthy Celebrations / Safe Foods Español |
| 2007 | |
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| January | Keep Them Active Indoors, Too / Learning Through Play / Save Money on Utilities Español |
| February | Go Outside and Play / How Does Your Child Feel About childcare? / What is Your Child Learning From TV? / Promote Healthy Eating Habits Español |
| March | Angry Feeling / Set some basic "can and can't" rules for your child / Stories About Feelings / Here is a song to sing with your child to teach about feelings Español |
| April | Getting Along with Your Child / Listen for Laughter / Be Prepared Español |
| May | Helping Out / Helping Themselves / Same Safety Alerts / Cleaning Tips / Fun in the Kitchen / Prevention is the Key to Your Child's Safety Español |
| June | Summer Fun for Kids / Backyard Zoos / Stone Artists / Safe Summer Times / Do Your Part to Make childcare Quality Care! Español |
| July | What about Siblings? / Problem Solving Basics / Find Trustworthy Information on the Web Español |
| August | A New Baby in the House / Keeping Baby Safe / Apologies / Sports Safety for Kids Español |
| September | Preparing Your Child / How We Say Things / Words Can Hurt / Top Five Hidden Home Hazards Español |
| October | Keeping Children Safe / Play It Safe! / It Looks Pretty... But Is It Safe? / Why Is Lead a Problem / Where Is Lead Found? / What Can You Do? Español |
| November | The Right Kind of Toys / Great Toys for Kids / Safe Toys / Some Toys to Avoid / Make Your Own Toys Español |
| December | All Stressed Out! / Things to Do with Kids / Recipe for Play Dough / Safe Holiday Times Español |
| 2006 | |
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| January | Kids + Things to Do = Better Behavior -- Mix Your Own Art Supplies Español |
| February | Make Meal Times Count / When Kids Don't Want to Eat Español |
| March | Rules as Security Blankets / Hand Washing and Good Health Español |
| April | Family Schedules / Do You Have a Sick House? / RX for a Healthy House Español |
| May | Time Well Spent / Active Supervision / Shredders and Children Do Not Mix!! Español |
| June | Take Them Out / Remember When....store memories / Water Safety Reminder Español |
| July | Develop Skills through Art / New Vaccination Requirements Español |
| August | The When... Then Rule / When Do You Start Getting Your Child Ready for School? / Make Meal Times Good Times Español |
| September | Bedtime Routines / Partnering with Your Caregiver / Active Fun Español |
| October | Basic Training / Some Things Parents Teach Children / Time Well Spent / I Made a Difference Español |
| November | Family Traditions / Tips for Parents / Help Your Child Through Hectic Times Español |
| December | Celebrate Each Other / Tips for Parents / Wash Those Germs Away! / Read for Success Español |
| 2005 | |
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| January | Don't Expect Too Much From Your Toddler / De-Stress Your Life / Toddlers and Sharing Español |
| February | Teaching Your Child What To Do / Storing and Using Medicine Safely Español |
| March | Keeping Your Kids Busy and Active / Five Keys to Building Self-Esteem / Alarming But Good Español |
| April | Quite Times - Special Times / To Work or Stay at Home / Family Fun Time - Cereal Fun Español |
| May | Going by the Rules / Recharge Your Words / Fire Safety / Photo Albums for Kids Español |
| June | Helping Your Kids Learn Through Music / Make Your Own Music / Movement Activities to Do with Your Kids Español |
| July | Mealtimes: Kids and Eating / Healthy Eating / Taste Testing with Kids / Other Food Testing Ideas Español |
| August | As They Grow: Some Things for Parents to Check / Speech, Hearing, and Language Are All Connected Español |
| September | Take Them Out: Outdoor Adventures / A Very Special Story : Tell Your Child's Birth Story Español |
| October | Make Exercise a Habit -- Do It Every Day! / Become a Fit Family Español |
| November | Healthy Eating--Healthy Living / Family Meal Times Español |
| December | What Do You Think? -- Ways to increase thinking skills Español |
| 2004 | |
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| January | Out-Stressing Stress / Kids in the Kitchen / Stress in Children / De-Stressing Dinner Time |
| February | Prepare Your Kids / Choking Hazards with Food / Use the Food Pyramid for Kids |
| March | Prevent Misbehavior / Develop the Reading Habit / Get Milk |
| April | Those Active Kids / Window Safety / Make Snacks Count |
| May | Positive Parenting-Behavior Tips / Fun Family Times / Poison Remedy Update |
| June | Family Fitness / Organized Sports for Children? / Food Guessing Game |
| July | The Most Important Job / Health Insurance Tips Español |
| August | Outdoor Play / Playground Play Español |
| September | Family Times are Learning Times / Active Learning Español |
| October | Helping Your Child Do Well in School / TV and Kids Español |
| November | Traveling with Kids / Fun Times Traveling with Kids Español |
| December | Play is Fun and So Much More / Top Ten Super Toys Español |
| 2003 | |
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| January | Make Sure Your Child is Ready for School / Junk, Clutter, or Treasures? |
| February | Chores for Kids / Tips for Parents: Entertainment Ratings Guides |
| March | Babies and Learning / When the Power Goes Out-What About the Food? |
| April | Who Controls the Television? / Children and the News / Safety Tips / Watch Out for Those Tiny Batteries |
| May | Are Meal Times Happy Times at Your House? / Snacks / Choking Warning / Sharing With Others-Spring Cleaning of Your Child's Toys |
| June | Born Learning / Child's Play / Fun With Kids / Playground Swings |
| July | Summer Fun / Summer Safety Tips / Don't Bug Me!-Tips to Prevent Bites & Stings / What to Do if Your Child is Stung Español |
| August | Let's Hear the Music / Kitchen Band-Make Your Own Instruments / Plan Ahead Español |
| September | After School and childcare Routines at Home / Snack Time / Fun Things To Do with Your Child Español |
| October | Stable Families / Nutrition Tips-Whole Grains / Is It a Cold or Allergy? Español |
| November | Family Traditions / Boxed Up Fun / Young Children & Older Adults Español |
| December | Kids Can Learn From Things Around the House Español |
| 2002 | |
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| January | Family Fitness / $$$Saver / Some Powerful Tips / Crib Safety Español |
| February | Help Your Child Succeed / It's Tax Time Again Español |
| March | Choosing Books / Story Time-A Special Family Time / Timely Tips / Emergency Time Saver Español |
| May/April | Internet Tips for Parents / Don't Put Off Until Tomorrow What You Can Do Today! / Changes in Immunization Requirements / Money Managing Skills Español |
| June | Memories are Made of This / Family Scrap Book / Roots and Wings / A Good Balance / Happy, Healthy Mealtimes |
| July | What Children Need / Healthy Eating for Kids / Dollar Stretchers / Here are Some "Credit Danger Signals" |
| August | School Days / Spots and Stains / Basic Training - A Guide For Responsible Behavior For All Ages |
| September | Children and Stress / Read, Read, and Read Some More / The Early Years are Important |
| October | Make Learning Exciting / Fall Fun Outdoors / Keeping Produce Fresh and Nutritious / Food for Thought-Television Can Affect Your Child's Health |
| November | Make Holiday Times Special Times / Holiday Gifts / Surviving Shopping With Kids / Budget-Plan Ahead for Holiday Shopping |
| December | Have Fun Together / 7 Super Things Parents & Caregivers Can Do for Children / Important Health Insurance Information / Putting Things Off |
| 2001 | |
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| Apr./Mar. | Outing With Kids / Keeping Kids Safe / Some Basic Training / Shop & Save / Songs and Poems / Cleaning Tips / Recipes / Cooking and Learning |
| May | Talking and Listening / Parents are Teachers / Handwashing Habits / Safety Tip: Make Your Own Car Emergency Kit / Recipes |
| June | >Bedtime / Stories and Poems / Parent Tips / Things to Do for Fun with Your Child / Bill-Paying System / Keep Your Refrigerator Clean/Recipes |
| July | Parents are Important / Safe Bicycle Riding / Choosing a Guardian for Your Child / Help Yourself, Help Your Family Español |
| August | Helping Children Cope / Safe Sleeping for Your Baby / A.M. Nutrition / Active Kids Are Healthier Kids Español |
| September | Playing and Learning Go Together / School Days / Scooter Fun Can Be Safe Español |
| October | Reducing Stress / Some Relaxing and Fun Things for Kids to Do / Clean and Safe / When There's a Will There's Your Way / Choosing a Guardian for Your Child |
| November | Help Your Child Learn / We All Need Our Sleep / Stay Fit and Healthy / Danger!!! Lead Poisoning Could Be Occurring in Your Home |
| December | Let's Hear It for the Dads! / Make Holiday Times Family Times/Gifts in a Jar / Some Winter Tips Español |
| 2000 | |
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| January | Spend Time Together / What to do When A Young Child Bites / Spend Some Fun Time with Your Child / Read to Your Child Every Day / Picture Books for Toddlers |
| February | Caring About Each Other / Saying Goodbye / Things to Do Instead of Spanking / Games to Play with Newspapers / Read to Your Child Everyday / Picture Books for Infants |
| March | Family Time / Tot Talk / Ways to Tell Your Child You Are Doing a Good Job / Time Out Tips / Fun Activities You Can Do with Your Child / Read to Your Child Every Day / Fun Books to Read with Your Preschooler / Snacks You Can Make With Your Child Español |
| April | Successful childcare / Power Struggles / Read to Your Child Every Day / Fun Books to Read with Your Preschooler / Spend Some Fun Time with Your Child Español |
| May | Things to do as a Family / Fun Books to Read with Your Child / Play is Children's Work / Make Your Home A Learning Place / Getting Children to Listen / Spend Some Fun Time with Your Child / Snacks Español |
| June | Warm, Loving Families / Home Safety / Growing Children / Story Time / Summer Activities / Backyard Circus / Snacks You Can Make With Your Child Español |
| July | Family Meal Times / Keep Active Kids Busy / Laundry Tips / How to Get the Latest Safety Information / Safety Tips for Thrift Store Shoppers / Wonderful Magical Planting Activity / Snacks Español |
| August | Calm Times After Work / Discipline-Teaching Your Child / Fingerpainting / Don't Throw It Away / Snacks / Helpful Hints: Disappearing Stains Español |
| October | Parents As Teachers / Special Family Times / Tips for Good Behavior / Time Savers for Busy Parents / Activities/Cleaning Tips / Save Water Save Money / Snacks / Finger Plays Español |
| 1999 | |
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| January | Building Families / Help Your Child Feel Loved & Successful / Helping Around the Home / Read To Your Child Every Day / Spend Some Fun Time with Your Child / Make A Writing Box / When to Use A Writing Box / Snacks |
| February | Family Times are Important Times / Ways to Help Children Avoid and Resist Violence / Yes You Can / Show & Tell / Time Saving Tips / Read For Good Behavior / Healthy Meals for Healthy Families / Food Guide Pyramid for Children / Time and Money Saving Tips / A Time to Learn about Feelings / Cooking With Kids |
| 1998 | |
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| January | Time Savers for Busy Parents / Take Time to Talk / childcare Back-up / Summer Plans / Things to Know About Your childcare Program / Reading is Important! / Fun Times with Your Kids / Weather Watch / Indoor Gardening / Take Along Snacks / Stress Relievers / Pennsylvania's Law of Love |
| February | Travel Tips / How Can You Make Housework Go Faster? / Is Television Good or Bad for your Children? / Children as Consumers / Poison Prevention Tips / Children Need Love / Snack is Not a Four-Letter Word / Trip to a Farm / Be a Good Listener / Rainy Day Activities for Older Kids |
| March | Keeping Kids Safe / Stress Relievers / Warning for Parents-Air Bags / Make Music Together / Community Resources / Kids in the Kitchen / Things to Do with Kids |
| April | Time Saving Tips / Helmet Safety / Family Fitness / I'm Afraid / Family Fun with Music and Sound / Nutritious Snacks can be Fun |
| June | Children and Prescribed Medicines / Have Family Fun Sharing the Past and Future / What to do When Mom Gets Sick / Give Children Time to be Children / Calcium Rich Snacks |
| July | Hot Tips for Sun Safety / The Gangrene Hour / Sand Play / Cloud Watching / Bubble Fun / Finding Time for Your Kids / Make-Myself Salad Recipe |
| August | Ways to Prevent Misbehavior / Cheese Tasting Party / Quality Family Time / Healthy Families Share the Load / Make Time with Your Kids / Fire Safety / Clothes That Encourage Independence / Mealtime Tips |