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The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program

Who this program is for

A group experience for parents and their babies and young children up to the age of 3 1/2 years, focusing on the pleasures and power of rhymes, songs and stories together.

The program is for any parent / care giver who wishes to strenghten their communication and attachment with their child.

Program Objective

PARENTS

• Gain confidence as learners and parents.
  
  
• See that they can positively affect how their children behave and learn.
  
  
• Develop more realistic expectations of their children.
  
  
• Learn new ways of dealing with cranky, fussy times.
  

CHILDREN

• Show a marked improvement in language and pre-literacy skills.
  
  
• Gain self-esteem.
  
  
• Develop social skills.

PARENTS AND CHILDREN

• Experience the spark of delight and magic that comes from enjoying a favourite rhyme or song together.
  
  
• Take away a repetoire of rhymes, songs and stories.
  
  
• Enjoy strengthened bonding.
  
  
• Develop a network of friends.

Program Description

Each group of parents / care givers and children (birth - 2 years or 2 years - 3 1/2 years) meets with two teachers once a week, for 10 weeks at a time.

Sessions are relaxed with parent, child and teacher sitting on the floor, learning songs, rhymes and stories. Teaching is directed at the parents with children joining in. Each group is about one hour, including snack and discussions.

A snack is provided, and the program is FREE for participants.

Transportation assistance is available.

Program Location

Groups are offered in Newton, Guildford, Whalley, Clover Valley and in various languages (i.e. Korean).

Please refer to our posted list.

Program Funding

The Parent-Child Mother Goose program in Surrey receives funding from:

• The United Way's 'Success by 6' Initiative
  
  
• Make Children First Initiative - Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Referrals or Prerequisites

The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is offered in Newton, Guildford, Whalley and Cloverdale. There is a registration process for the program.

If you live in the Surrey area, you can phone the Parent-Child Mother Goose voice mail at 604-596-4321 extension # 102

The outreach worker is a part-time position so please leave a message and the worker will respond in a timely manner.

Testimonials

• "Taught me songs, taught me about other programs; kept me in touch with other moms".
  
  
• "It's given me ways to calm my baby when frustrated through rhyme and son- always a great distraction".
  
  
• This program has "enriched my knowledge of songs & rhymes. Taught me new strategies to help calm and entertain my daughter".
  
  
• "Helped me bond with my son".
  
  
• "The program is important in helping new moms to understand their children and connecting with other moms to know we aren't alone in our struggles in being parents".
  
  
• "This program helps not only parents but also the children and I feel it better prepares them for school".

Contact Information

Spring Stanley
Phone: 604-596-4321   Extension: 102
Email: mgoose@options.bc.ca

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