2009 Adair County Families Schedule

Programs for families with children under 5 years
All programs are free. Free on-site child care is provided. Programs are held at the Family Supports Building
(old Crooks Clothing Building) located at 226 Public Square, Greenfield, unless otherwise noted.
Advance registration is needed 2 days before program to ensure sufficient child care and supplies. For more info or to sign up call Adair County Extension at 641-743-8412 or 1-800-ISUE399 or e-mail powella@iastate.edu

Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., FSB
Happiest Baby  
“Calmer babies equal calmer parents!” Learn how to transport your baby from screaming into serenity…in minutes. Nina Utterback, Growing Strong Families Parent Educator for Adair County Extension, will share tips at a special meeting on Tuesday, December 1st at the Family Supports Center (formerly Crook’s Clothing Building) in Greenfield. The program is slated to run from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Utterback will share information from Dr. Harvey Karp, a renowned pediatrician, who explains calming techniques. In the womb, babies are continually fed, shushed, jiggled and cuddled. After birth we often leave them alone, in almost total stillness, for hours a day! This abrupt change can trigger waves of crying which can erode a parent’s confidence and lead to nursing failure, marital distress, postpartum depression and even abuse. No wonder so many parents and babies have trouble adjusting during those first three months.

All parents of infants and soon-to-be parents are invited to attend the program along with others caring for infants.  The program is free of charge to all area parents and caregivers, but advance sign-up is needed to ensure sufficient materials. Free on-site child care is available upon request. To sign up, contact Adair County Extension at 641-743-8412 or e-mail powella@iastate.edu by noon on Monday, November 30.


Tuesday,December 8, 6:00-7:00 pm,  FSB
Friday, December 11, 10:00-11:00 am,  FSB 
Book Club for Family Storyteller Graduates – “The Way I Feel”
Continuation for families who have completed the Family Storyteller series.

Wed., December 16, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., FSB
Healthy Holiday Food
Presenter: Barb Fuller, ISU Nutrition and Health Field Specialist
Discover ways to make your holiday favorite foods a healthier choice. Make this holiday season a healthier one for your entire family.
Family Rewards Store OPEN

Programming for families with young children is brought to you through a partnership between Growing Strong Families, Family Rewards, Adair County Extension, Adair County Public Health, FACT Empowerment, Success4Kids & Creston Decat Cluster.


11/19/2009