Oak Creek Public Library 'Parent Workshops'

New for 2015 at the Oak Creek Public Library:
‘Parent Workshops’ presented by Kohl’s Building Blocks & Penfield Children’s Center. There will be a different topic discussed the 4th Saturday of each month (January-April) 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Workshops will increase knowledge of child development , manage expectations, show how to advocate for children and how to access community resources. They are 45 minutes to one hour in length. Child supervision will be provided in the East meeting room, while workshop will take place in West meeting room.

This program is free. Registration is required! Register online at http://city.oakcreekwi.org/webtrac/ use code 953001 - L1 or register via phone (414) 764-4400 or in person at 8620 S. Howell Ave.

January 24th: Typical and Atypical Development in Young Children

This workshop discusses the overall development of children in five developmental areas (fine motor, gross motor, cognition, communication, and behavior) and directs parents to local resources if they have concerns about their child’s development.

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Define typical (healthy) development.

2. Recognize typical (healthy) development milestones of the five developmental areas.

3. Recognize signs or cues that may indicate a developmental delay in any of the five developmental areas.

4. Name referral resources for ages birth to three and three plus.

For more information on this and other library programs visit our website: www.oakcreeklibrary.org or www.facebook.com/oakcreeklibrary.