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Turtle Creek Family Care Connection

SEPTEMBER 2015 Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, 208 Penn Plaza, Suite 208, Turtle Creek, PA 15145 Ph: 412-823-2060

Inside This issue:

Center Programs 1-2

Community

Connections 3

Center News 4

Nurse’s Note 5

CDS Note 6

Photos 7-8

Calendar 9

CENTER PROGRAMS

PARENT LEADERS

GROUP

Kickoff Meeting

Thursday, September 10

10:30 am – Noon

Please come and check out

our Parent Leaders

Group.! This group is open

to anyone who may be

interested in helping to set

goals and plan activities

for the center.

Last year our Parent

Leaders organized parties,

coat and food drives, as

well as helped to establish

“Quality Standards” to

improve the services we

provide.

The meetings will be held

the 2nd Thursday of each

month from 10:30 am to

Noon.

A play group will be

available for your child.

RSVP to Mary Louise

at:412.823.2060 ext. 13

KINDERGARTEN READINESS PROGRAM (KR)

KR Registration and Parent Meeting:

Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 10 –11 a.m.

Program Days and Times:

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am – Noon

Beginning Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Kindergarten Readiness is a program offered for pre-Kindergarten age children

who have turned 3 years old on or before 9/1/15. The program focuses on

developing the academic and behavioral skills needed for a successful

transition to Kindergarten. In addition, there are special sessions focused on

parent involvement with their children in the classroom, and field trips for the

whole family.

The program runs twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10

am to Noon; September through April.

Contact our Child Development Specialist, Jenny Green for more

information: (412.823.2060 extension 10.

TODDLER TUESDAYS

Program Days and Times

Tuesdays, beginning September 15, 2015

10:30 am – Noon

This parent child interaction program is for our walking

Toddlers to children age 3, and their parents. The first

and third Tuesdays of each month will feature a play

group facilitated by Ms. Mary Louise with simple

structured activities including: story time, songs, finger-

plays, crafts, table activities and snack.

The 2nd

and 4th

Tuesdays, are “drop-in” days where parents are encouraged to

come and enjoy “free-play time” with your child, and interact with other

parents and children. Snack will be provided.

PLEASE RSVP: Space will be limited to the first 8 families who sign up!

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CENTER PROGRAMS

FATHERHOOD

Program Days and Times:

1st and 3

rd Thursdays of the Month

5:30 pm – 7 pm

Men and Fathers are encouraged to come to this

group and share experiences and information that

will help you to become better men, fathers and

community role models.

The group facilitator is John Burwell, CDS at

Braddock FCC. The program coordinator in Turtle

Creek is Victoria Tucker.

The group is combined with the Braddock fathers,

and alternates monthly between the Turtle Creek and

Braddock FCC’s.

September meeting will be

held at the Braddock FCC.

KICKOFF MEETING:

Thursday, September 17, 2015

RSVP to Victoria Tucker at: 412.823.2060 ext. 12

Transportation & Light Dinner Provided

HEALTH & WELLNESS CLASSES

Beginning September 17th!

Program Days and Times:

1st and 3

rd Thursdays of the Month

10:30 – Noon

Cooking and Nutrition classes with Ms. Cindy

from Penn State Cooperative Extension and

Nurse Suzie

This Month: Thursday 9/17/15

This is a cooking and nutrition class for parents.

You will learn safe handling of food, making meals

on a budget, reading nutrition labels, and other

topics to help combat childhood obesity.

Earn weekly incentives by attending and

participating.

Please RSVP for this program at:

412.823.2060 ext. #16 (Suzie Rubiano, RN)

Childcare and refreshments provided

TUMMY TIME

Beginning September 16, 2015

Program Day and Time:

3rd

Wednesday of the Month

10:30 am – Noon

This is a parent-child interaction program for

parents and their non-walking infants.

Enjoy floor time activities with your baby,

practice infant massage, make a simple toy, and

share with other parents the joys and challenges

of parenting an infant!

RSVP to Ms. Jenny @ 412.823.2060 ext. 10

Light snacks, childcare & transportation

provided.

TURTLE CREEK FCC WALKING CLUB

@ PIONEER PARK (in inclement weather we will

meet at the Center and do a walking tape)

Program Day and Time:

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

8:30 am – 9:15 am

Bring your kids, strollers and even a friend! And let’s

get moving!

Every person will be given a Walking Tracker.

Reach a milestone and receive incentives to keep on

moving!

Can’t make it every time? NO PROBLEM! Come

when you can!! At your own pace. No special

clothing, just tennis shoes!

For more information contact Ms. Suzie.

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3 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

TURTLE CREEK’s 5th

ANNNUAL

COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR

Date: Thursday, 10/22/2015

Time: 5 pm – 7 pm

Location: Westinghouse Valley Human

Services Center in Turtle Creek.

519 Penn Avenue

Turtle Creek, PA.

This family oriented event will focus on

engaging participants in services, health

screenings, and hands-on activities.

There will be FREE ICE CREAM

available for the first 300 participants.

This event is FREE and open to the

public.

In addition to health screenings and

other services, there will also be door

prizes!

Parent-Child Interactional Therapy is Here

Does your child display problem behaviors such as:

Temper tantrums

Intentionally taking or breaking other things

Not listening to adults

Difficulty playing with other children

Hitting or kicking others

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based

therapy designed for young children (ages 2.5 to 7 years) with

disruptive and/or oppositional behaviors.

During PCIT therapy, therapists teach parents to use effective

behavior management and discipline techniques with their

young children.

CONTACT your HOME VISITOR for more information!

Braddock Salvation Army

Holland Ave.

Braddock PA.

412.271.2407

Project Bundle Up: Monday & Wednesdays in September

Through mid October.

Beginning September 9th. (closed Labor Day)

10 am –1 pm

Treasures For Children:

2015 Christmas Toy Sign-ups Mondays and Wednesdays through

November. 10 am – 1 pm

DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR BOTH

PROGRAMS:

Bring: Photo ID

Proof of Income

2 proof of residence (utility Bills)

Social security cards (for all applying)

Birth certificates (for all applying)

FARM STAND

Turtle Creek Valley Farm Stand

519 Penn Ave. Turtle Creek

Wednesdays, 11 am – 2:30 pm

Through November

Get wholesome and affordable locally grown produce.

FOOD RESOURCES

Turtle Creek Food Pantry: Second Sat/month. 9-

10:30 am. 413 Penn Ave. Turtle Creek

Garden City United Methodist Church Food

Pantry: 2nd Thurs/month. 9-10:30 am and 6:30-7:30

pm.

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank: 2nd

Thursday/month. 5:30-7pm; 1 Linden St. Duquesne.

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TODDLER TUESDAYS

PLAYGROUPS

Our “Tuesday Toddler Playgroups” are

back! from 10:30 - Noon

12/3: Drop In Playgroup-all ages

12/10: Facilitated playgroup for

walking toddlers to age 3.

12/17; Drop-In playgroup-all ages

PLEASE RSVP! Space is limited.

CENTER NEWS

NEW BABIES AT THE CENTER!!!

Congratulations to the following

families on the birth of their new

additions:

Kelly, Louis, James and Mark welcomed

baby Sarah on 6/8/2015

Courtney welcomed baby girl Sa’Riyah ; 6

lbs 9 oz. on 6/25/15

Nicole, Tobias, Xavier, Isaiah, Jocelyn,

Aracelli & Oliver welcomed Seisalee on

6/30/15

Shannon and Kourde welcomed a little

girl, Kyla on 7/5/15

THANK YOU PROJECT LINUS!

Project Linus has been creating and donating

beautiful homemade quilts and blankets to give

to our families with new babies for the past

several years.

We really value our association with them!!!

Welcome New Families!!

We’d like to welcome these new

families to the Turtle Creek FCC:

Samantha B.

Britany G.

JaNese J.

Candace P.

Jessica M.

Erica Y.

CLOTHES CLOSET-Donations Wanted!

Families are in need of gently used, clean clothing

for both boys and girls in sizes newborn to 24

months. Please let your worker know if you have

clothing you are willing to donate!

UNIFORM SWAP!!

With more local school districts adopting a

“uniform” like dress code, many families are in

need of gently used, clean school uniforms. If you

have uniforms that your kids can’t use, please let

us know, and likewise, if your child needs a uniform

we will try to help you out!

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FIVE GREAT EXCUSES NOT TO EXERCISE AND IDEAS TO FIX IT

1. I DON’T HAVE TIME!!!

MARCH IN PLACE WHILE YOU DO THE DISHES OR LAUNDRY DANCE AS YOU LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC AND TRY SOME NEW MOVES LEG LIFTS IN THE SHOWER

WALK UP AND DOWN THE STAIRS WITH LAUNDRY LIFTING THE LAUNDRY BASKET UP AND DOWN

DANCE WHILE HOLDING YOUR BABY PARK FAR AWAY FROM THE DOOR TO THE STORE FAST WALK AT THE MALL

2. I CAN’T AFFORD A HEALTH CLUB TAKE THE KIDS TO THE PARK AND WALK THE TRACK GO UP AND DOWN YOUR STAIRS SEVERAL TIMES A DAY WALK UP AND DOWN YOUR STREET SEVERAL TIMES DANCE, DANCE, DANCE!!! PLAY BALL OR SOCCER WITH YOUR CHILDREN FIND SOME FREE YOGA CLASSES RIDE A BIKE

3. I HATE EXERCISE THINK ABOUT MOVEMENT INSTEAD OF EXERCISE FIND FORMS OF MOVEMENT YOU CAN ENJOY TEACH YOUR CHILDREN TO FIND “COOL STUFF” ON A WALK TAKES WALKS WITH A GROUP OF FRIENDS GO TO THE MALL AND FAST WALK IT TWICE BEFORE YOU SHOP WALK OR BIKE ALONG THE RIVER TRAILS AND EXPLORE WHAT IS THERE DISCOVER THE HIKING TRAILS IN THE CITY PARKS GO KAYAKING ON THE RIVER

4. EXERCISE IS TOO HARD IF YOU BEGIN SLOWLY YOU WILL SOON ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF MORE ENERGY MAKE IT A PRIORITY AND INCLUDE YOUR FAMILY FOR EVERYONE’S GOOD HEALTH NOTHING IS EASY WHEN YOU FIRST START SO DON’T WEAR YOURSELF OUT THE FIRST TIME YOU TRY

5. WHY BOTHER, IT HAS NEVER WORKED FOR ME BEFORE. “LITTLE DROPS OF WATER, LITTLE GRAINS OF SAND, MAKE THE MIGHTY OCEAN AND THE GREAT BIG LAND.” UNKNOWN

STRONG, HEALTHY FAMILIES CONSIST OF STRONG, HEALTHY PARENTS AND CHILDREN. A LITTLE EFFORT CAN LEAD TO A LOT OF LIFE LONG AND LIFE CHANGING BENEFITS FOR YOU ALL! LET’S MOVE!!!

HERE’S TO YOUR BEST GOOD HEALTH, DIANE LINDBLADE RN, BSN

NURSE’S NOTE

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TIPS ON BULLYING (Parts of this article are excerpted with permission from the American Academy of Pediatrics –AAP facts on

“Back To School Tips”)

By now, most kids in our area have returned to school, or are about to shortly. Many children will be starting

Head Start or a preschool program for the first time. One concern parents increasingly have, is how to respond

if they believe their child is being bullied, or may be a bully.

Bullying or cyberbullying is when one child picks on another child repeatedly. Bullying can be physical, verbal or

social. It can happen at school, on the playground, over the Internet, or through mobile devices like cell phones.

When your child is being bullied:

a) Help your child learn how to respond by teaching him/ her to-

Look the bully in the eye

Stand tall and stay calm in a difficult situation

Walk away

b) Practice with your child HOW to say in a firm voice-

“I don’t like what you are doing”

“Please do NOT talk to me like that”

“Why would you say that?”

c) Teach your child when and how to ask a trusted adult for help.

d) Encourage your child to make friends with other children.

e) Support activities that interest your child.

f) Alert school officials to the problems and work with them on solutions.

g) Make sure an adult who knows about bullying can watch out for your child’s safety and well-

being when you cannot be there.

h) Monitor your child’s social media or texting interactions so you can identify problems before

they get out of hand.

When your child is the bully:

a) Be sure your child knows that bullying is never OK.

b) Set firm and consistent limits on your child’s aggressive behavior.

c) Be a positive role model. Show children they can get what they want without teasing,

threatening or hurting someone.

d) Use effective, non-physical discipline, such as loss of privileges.

e) Develop practical solutions with the school principal, teachers, and parents of the children

your child has bullied.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

NOTE

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FCC Center Family Picnic

Photos

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PHOTOS

Thanks, Home Depot !

CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER

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Game Day at Pioneer Park

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Getting back into a routine for school can be a lot of work for a busy family. Healthy Habits 4 Life (HH4Life)

is about making small and simple changes that can have a big impact on your health! Here are four simple

steps to help add healthy habits to your daily routine: Aim for 5-2-1-0!

Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day

Add fruits to your breakfast and vegetables to your favorite lunch and dinner foods.

Try new fruits and vegetables with your children to find new favorites.

Limit “screen time” to 2 hours per day or less

Enjoy activities outside of those provided by TV, computers and phones/tablets.

Establish a regular screen-free time with your family (dinner, 2 hours before bed, etc.).

Get at least 1 hour of physical activity every day

Spend time outside in the crisp fall weather.

Take short walks throughout the day that add up to 60 minutes.

Limit sugar sweetened drinks to 0

Drink water first for thirst!

Choose low-fat or fat free milk, or 100% juice over sodas, sports drinks or energy drinks.

Turtle Creek FCC Families

GO GREEN!!!!

Future Farmers of America..

These families have grown beautiful

gardens and are benefitting from

fresh food at a fraction of the cost!

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MORE FAMILY FUN!

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SEPTEMBER 2015

Turtle Creek Family Care Connection

208 Penn Plaza, Suite 208, Turtle Creek, PA 15145

412-823-2060

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1 2

FIRST DAY OF

SCHOOL:

Woodland Hills

School District

Walking Club

8:30-9:15

3

4

Walking Club

8:30-9:15

5

6

7

LABOR DAY

CENTER

CLOSED

8

Kindergarten

Readiness

Program:

Registration

10 -11 am

9

Walking Club

8:30 – 9:15

10

PARENT

LEADERS

MEETING

10:30 am-Noon

11

Walking Club

8:30 – 9:15

12

13 14

Walking Club

8:30 – 9:15

Staff Meeting

9:30 – 11:30

15

KR Program

10 – Noon

Toddler

Playgroup:

10:30 - Noon

16

Walking Club

8:30 -9:15

Tummy Time

10:30 - Noon

17

KR Program

10 – Noon

Fatherhood:

5:30 – 7pm

18

Walking Club

8:30 – 9:15

19

20

21

Walking Club

8:30-9:15

Staff

Meeting

9 – 11 am

22

KR Program

10 - Noon

23

Walking Club

8:30 -9:15

24

KR Program

10 – Noon

25

CENTER

CLOSED

Inservice Day

26

27

28

Walking Club

8:30 -9:15

Staff Meeting

9 – 11 am

29

KR Program

10 - Noon

30

Walking Club

8:30-9:15

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