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An Orange in January
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Nature's Jewelry
Favorite Snack Mix
New Gestures
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Family Night!
An Orange in January!
 
Downtown Library

Tuesday, January 3rd 5:30-7pm

Come for an evening celebrating and learning about citrus fruits and join special guest, David Ottoson of Rainbow Foods, for a story starring this juicy treat!

Event Highlights!
Just for Dads!

Dads 'n' Babies Play Group: This month's theme is "Brain Development"
When: January 7th, 9:00 - 11:00am Where: REACH office, 213 3rd St. Downtown

Just for Dads - Prenatal Class:
When: Every Wednesday, January 18th - February 1, 6:00 - 8:00pm. 
Where: Robert F. Valliant Admin Building, Bartlett Hospital
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What's Going On in January?

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

1/2 Tot Dance Classes age 3-5 years: Call for specific days and times, The Arts for Youth, Mendenhall Valley 723-8568

1/3 Preschool Family Night "An Orange In January": 5:30-7pm, Downtown Library, Info 789-1235

1/3-2/7 Childbirth Preparation Class: Tuesdays 6-8pm,  Juneau Birth & Health, Registration and info 586-1203

1/5-2/9Childbirth Preparation: Thursdays 6:30-9pm, Robert F. Valliant Admin Building Bartlett Hospital, Info 789-8422

1/7 Dads 'n' Babies Play Group-Brain Development: 9-11am, REACH 213 3rd Street

1/7 Childbirth Refresher Class: 1-4pm, Juneau Birth & Health, Info 586-1203

1/8 JUMPP Family Session: 11:30am-1pm, Harborview Elementary Commons

1/9 & 1/23 Healthy Pregnancy Class: 6-8pm, Robert F. Valliant Admin Building Bartlett Hospital, Info 789-8422

1/13 & 1/27 Kids Night Out: 6:30-11pm, The Arts for Youth, Mendenhall Valley

1/18-2/1 Just for Dads Prenatal Class: 6-8pm, Robert F. Valliant Admin Building Bartlett Hospital, Info 789-8422

1/19 Prenatal Parenting: 5:30-7:30 pm Juneau Family Health & Birth Info 789-1235

1/19 Foster Care/Adoption Orientation: 12-1pm ACRF Mendenhall Mall Suite 6A, Info 790-4246

1/20 Family Fun Math Night: 3-5pm Gruening Park Family Learning Center, Info 780-6706

1/20 Lunafest Film Festival: 6-9pm, Centennial Hall, Film festival for and about women-this is a grown up event only

1/25-2/22 Parenting Your Infant Birth-1 Year: Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm, Juneau Family Health and Birth, Info 789-1235

1/26-2/23 Parenting Your Toddler Ages 1-3: Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm, Juneau Family Health and Birth, Info 789-1235

1/27 Family Night at the Turf: 4th Friday of each month, 4:30-6pm, Dimond Park Field House, Info 789-1235

1/31 Free Educational Legal Clinic for Women: 6-7:30pm AWARE, Call ahead 586-6623

 

MONDAYS

Toddler Time: Downtown Library, 10am & Valley Library, 11am

Kindermusik Age 0-18 months: 10am or 5:30pm, Info www.kindermusikwithjenny.wordpress.com

Toddler Play Group: REACH 213 3rd St., 11:30-1pm, Info 796-8975

Parent and Tot Open Skate: Treadwell Ice Arena, 2:15-3:45pm, $10 plus $2 for skates

Prenatal Yoga: Juneau Family Health & Birth Center, 6-7:15pm, $6 or pay as you can

 

TUESDAYS

New Parents Group: Juneau Family Health & Birth Center, 1- 2:30pm

Children's Life Skills: AWARE, 6-7:30pm, Call ahead 586-6623

Women's Education Group: AWARE 6-7:30pm, Call ahead 586-6623

 

WEDNESDAYS

Storytime: Downtown Library, 11am

Kindermusik Age 18 months-3 years: 10am or 5pm, Info www.kindermusikwithjenny.wordpress.com

Kindermusik Age 3-5 years: 11am or 6pm, Info www.kindermusikwithjenny.wordpress.com

WIC Walk-in Clinic: 3245 Hospital Dr., 12:30-6pm, Info 463-4099

Children's Creative Play: AWARE, 6-7:30pm, Call ahead 586-6623

A Window Between Worlds: Women's Art Support Group: AWARE 6-7:30pm, Call ahead 586-6623

 

THURSDAYS

Storytime: Douglas Library, 11am

Parent and Tot Open Skate: Treadwell Ice Arena,9:45-10:45am, $10 plus $2 for skates

Baby-Parent Time: Bartlett Admin Building, 12-1:30pm, Info 796-8975

WIC Walk-in Clinic: 3245 Hospital Dr., 9am-3:30pm, Info 463-4099

Toddler Time: Juneau Family Health & Birth Center, 3-4:30pm, Info 586-1203

Our Time Support Group: Families with children with disabilities, 419 6th St., 6 pm, RSVP 321-8311

 

FRIDAYS

Storytime: Valley Library, 11am

Archery Kids Night: Juneau Indoor Archery Range, 6-9pm, juneauarcheryclub@hotmail.com

 

MONDAY-FRIDAY

Turf for Tots: Dimond Park Field House, 9:30am-1pm, $5/child, Info 523-4910

Preschool Open Gym: Mt. Jumbo Gym, 10:30am-12pm, $2/day/child, Info 586-5226

Lunch Bunch: Dimond Park Aquatic Center Leisure Pool, 11:30-12:30pm, Info 586-2782

Breastfeeding Clinic: Bartlett Hospital, Call for appointment 586-8424

 

SATURDAYS

"The Saturday Thing": JEDC STEM Office Willoughby Ave, 9:30-1pm, Info stemak.org/saturday-thing

 

 
Get Outdoors!

Nature's Jewelry   
Make a bracelet featuring objects found in winter      
Nature's Jewelry Masking Tape Bracelet

Wrap a piece of masking tape - sticky side out - gently around your child's wrist. Go together to a nearby natural area to collect "charms" from winter and stick them to the bracelet.

Charms could include: seeds, leaves, bark, animal hair, and more!

 
 
Kids in the Kitchen!
 
Favorite Snack Mix 
Children choose their favorite healthy snacks for between-meal treats!
Favorite Snack Mix
Directions:
1. Fill several bowls each with a different healthy snack option (such as pretzels, nuts, dried fruit, etc.)
2. Ask children to sample each type of snack and talk about which ones are their favorite and why
3. Give each child a small paper bag with their name on it
4. On each child's bag, write down their favorite snack options
5. Instruct children to use handfuls or scoops to add each of their favorite options to their bag until it is half full
6. Fold down the top of the bag a few times and tape shut
7. Allow children to gently shake their bag until the contents are mixed together
8. Save this mix for a delicious healthy snack between meals

Grown-ups: You'll want to do this activity along with your child. A recent study published in the New York Times found that simply increasing the amount of nuts in your diet can lower your cholesterol levels!
 
 
Early Learning!
 
New Gestures
Infants 12-18 Months



1. Show your baby a simple gesture or movement you have not seen her do. Some examples are: opening and closing fists, rubbing belly, or touching two index fingers together.

2. Begin by practicing one or two movements. At first you can guide your baby's hands to make the correct movement. Babies  may need a lot of practice for this exercise.

Variations: Combine actions with sounds for your baby to imitate; make different facial expressions or postures for your baby to copy; make this activity even more fun by telling a story or singing a song to go along with your gestures and movements.