Why is Sleep Important for Your Child’s Development? https://pathways.org/why-is-sleep-important/
about 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Amount of sleep broken down by age for infants
We are now accepting new families! If you know someone who is expecting or has a child under 3, please call our office at 217-374-6579 or fill out an application located at the top of our website!
about 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Looking for Referrals
Please share with others that are pregnant
or have children 0-3 years old
Contact Bright Futures at 217-374-6579
CHALLENGE: Be screen-free, with your child for 1 hour today. Comment and/or add a picture in the comments of what you and your child did that was screen-free. Here are 5 reasons why your children would benefit from screen-free time: 1) It gives their brains a break. 2) It helps your family reset priorities and connections. 3) It provides children time to explore other interests. 4) It helps children rediscover what REAL play is. 5) It supplies a reality check
about 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Screen-Free activities to do with toddlers and children
We really enjoyed the families that were able to attend our workshop on January 24th!! The Carrollton Bank Representatives gave us important information and a good time!!! Carrollton Bank also provided each child with their own piggy bank and 4 quarters to start their own savings.
about 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Budget Workshop pictures of Families doing the activities
Pictures of Children with their piggy banks
Bright Futures Family Program 217-374-6579
about 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Info on PAT
Affiliation and the PAT Evidence-based Model Parents as Teachers Affiliates are organizations whose home visiting program is designed to implement the Parents as Teachers model. The Parents as Teachers evidence-based home visiting model is backed by nearly 40 years of independent research with proven outcomes on: Increasing parent knowledge of early childhood development and improving parent practices Providing early detection of developmental delays and health issues Preventing child abuse and neglect Increasing children’s school readiness and success Improving maternal and child health The Parents as Teachers model is highly rated on several national and international evidence-based clearinghouses.
about 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
4 components of a Parents as Teachers visit
Utensils and High Chairs: When is Baby Ready? As baby begins to eat more solids, you may have some questions about high chairs and utensils. https://pathways.org/utensils-and-high-chairs/?utm_source=Pathways.org+Subscribers&utm_campaign=1bf32b7d98-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_02_02_56_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2e064ee131-1bf32b7d98-188063441
about 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Baby sitting in a high chair with a spoon in its mouth and bowl on the tray
REMINDER: White Hall Families that signed up for Tree of Joy- Delivery will be on the 24th. Other deliveries/pickup times for food. Hillview and Patterson residents, pick up food and toys between 3pm and 5pm.
over 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
REMINDER: White Hall Families that signed up for Tree of Joy- Delivery will be on the 24th. Other deliveries/pickup times for food. Hillview and Patterson residents, pick up food and toys between 3pm and 5pm.
over 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
SECOND REMINDER: Roodhouse Families that signed up for the Christmas Toy Drive- pickup will be Dec 19-21, 5pm-8pm at the fire station. White Hall Families that signed up for Tree of Joy- Delivery will be on the 24th. Other deliveries/pickup times for food. Hillview and Patterson residents, pick up food and toys between 3pm and 5pm.
over 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Tech Shop and E-Cycle
over 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Electronic shopping and e-cycle flyer.  Call 618-215-3787 for questions
REMINDER: Roodhouse Families that signed up for the Christmas Toy Drive- pickup will be Dec 19-21, 5pm-8pm at the fire station. White Hall Families that signed up for Tree of Joy- Delivery will be on the 24th. Other deliveries/pickup times for food. Hillview and Patterson residents, pick up food and toys between 3pm and 5pm.
over 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Contact Emily's Dance Studio in Winchester by texting 217-248-6942 to register your 18mo to 3 year old toddler for a special tumbling class. https://www.emilysdancestudio.com/
over 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Winter Tumble Tots Flyer for Emily's Dance Studio
Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training at Lewis & Clark Community College. See flyer for details or call Jill at 618-468-4149.
over 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Lewis & Clark Pre-apprenticeship Construction Training Flyer
Local job opportunity. See flyer for details
over 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Job Fair Informative Flyer for Bunn
Join us for our mental health workshop. Please let your Parent Educator know how many will be attending.
over 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
"Lettuce" taco 'bout it flyer for workshop that will be november 7 at the high school commons 5:30-7:00
Weiner Roast and Fire Safety fun in the chilly temperatures last night. Thank you to the families that were able to come and braved the weather with us. -If you took your own pictures and would like to share, please add them in the comments. We would love to see them and possibly use them on our website!!
over 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Pictures of parents and kids from fire safety night and wiener roast
Pictures of parents and kids from fire safety night and wiener roast
Pictures of parents and kids from fire safety night and wiener roast
Self-Talk vs. Parallel-Talk
over 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
definitions of self talk versus parallel talk
Reminder: Tomorrow night is our Outdoor Movie Night and we are showing Mickey's Tale of Two Witches. The movie will start at 7 and will last roughly 45 minutes. We will have snacks/drinks. Don't forget to bring a chair for everyone or a blanket to sit on!
over 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Mickey Mouse Tale of Two Witches movie poster
Grandparents outdoor movie night flyer.  Event will be held on September 13, 2022 at 7pm at the Bright Futures office
Bright Futures is celebrating grandparents this month. We are holding a movie night for our families and we encourage grandparents to attend too. We will have popcorn, cotton candy, and drinks. Please bring a lawn chair or a blanket for the family to enjoy the movie comfortably. We are excited to share the evening with you! Please fill out the form so we can make sure we have plenty of room and snacks for everyone! https://forms.gle/bq5xTgtc8yDPaJ996
over 1 year ago, Bright Futures Family Program
Grandparents outdoor movie night flyer.  Event will be held on September 13, 2022 at 7pm at the Bright Futures office