Breastfeeding Takes Center Stage At Lightbridge Academy Aug. 12

A lactation specialist will visit Lightbridge Academy of Mt. Laurel on Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-noon, in honor of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. There will also be several activities that emphasize good parenting and safety practices.

Lactation Specialist Connie Colecker will be on hand to provide information on proper breastfeeding techniques and breast pumping procedures. Families can enjoy family yoga, face painting, crafts, playtime and refreshments throughout the day.

The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department will host a car seat safety check. The Mt. Laurel firefighters will be on hand with a firetruck to explore.

Kirsti Heatter, Special Education Teacher and Behavioral Specialist for the NJ Early Intervention System, will present “Important Developmental Milestones - Birth to Five.”

Throughout the day, Lightbridge Academy will host a Fall Back to School enrollment, including one-week free tuition for September with sign-up at the event.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. The goal is to empower women to commit to breastfeeding by highlighting new research showing that babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months are less likely to develop ear infections, diarrhea and respiratory illnesses, and may be less likely to develop childhood obesity.

Established in 1997, Lightbridge Academy provides early education and child care to children ages six weeks through pre-K, as well as special programming for children up to 10 years of age. This includes back-up care, school holidays, and summer camp.

The company franchised in 2011 in an effort to expand their distinctive concept; it currently has over 87 child care centers open or under development throughout Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Founded by Guy and Julia Falzarano, the family remains deeply involved in the company, from Guy Falzarano as CEO to their youngest grandchildren enrolled in a center.

To learn more about Lightbridge Academy, prospective families and franchisees can visit www.LightbridgeAcademy.com or call the Mt. Laurel location at 856-552-2808.

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