Last week many local advocates were busy in Frankfort, KY showing their support for children and families. On Wednesday, 55 advocates went to the capitol to tell legislators to keep state workers at the eight Neighborhood Places throughout Jefferson County. On Thursday, over 800 advocates from across the state came together for the 5th Annual Children’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol. Read more about the event on our website.

Parents are their children’s first teachers and are always looking for creative ways to help children have fun learning. Here’s a quick tip you can use in everyday activities.  When cooking, encourage your child to help. For example, if a recipe calls for 3 eggs, ask her to get 3 eggs from the fridge. She’ll feel like she’s helping and counting will help develop her math skills. Keep reading for more ways to help make learning fun!

The Southern Indiana Success By 6 Action Teams are proud to present new Parent Workshops in Clark and Floyd Counties. The information presented in these workshops is great for parents, grandparents and caregivers. The workshops are free of charge and each child that attends will receive a book or other educational item at the end of the session. Help us spread the word about this exciting opportunity! For more information about the workshops check out the sidebar on the right of our Success By 6 home page.  

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