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Jumpstart is a free, home visiting program through Easterseals Joliet Region. We work with expecting families and those that have children aged 0-3 in Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Iroquois, and Ford counties. We provide developmental screenings and activities, parenting enrichment and support, and much more. FIND ALL OF OUR VIDEOS...

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Jumpstart provides parent training to parents of children prenatal to 3 years of age in Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Iroquois, and Ford Counties so that all children develop a strong foundation for learning.

	November 2022
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	1	2 Baby Book Club \| Club de libros para bebés Baby Book Club \| Club de libros para bebés November 2, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Milford Public Library, 2 S Grant Ave, Milford, IL 60953, USA Join us at Milford library for a story and a craft. Únase a nosotros en la Biblioteca de Milford para una historia y una manualidad. See more details Dia de los Muertos Dia de los Muertos November 2, 2022 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Learn about the Day of the Dead history and traditions, decorate a sugar skull, listen to music, and eat traditional snacks. Aprenda la historia y tradiciones del dia de Muertos Decore una calavera de azúcar, escuche música y saboree bocadillos tradicionales. See more details • •	3 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting November 3, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details •	4	5	6
7 Living La Vida Mocha Living La Vida Mocha November 7, 2022 9:30 am - 10:30 am 212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435, USA Parents socialize. Tots socialize. There's coffee. :) Los padres socializarán. Los niños socializarán. Hay café. :) See more details Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting November 7, 2022 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details • •	8	9	10 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting November 10, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details •	11 Introduction to Baby's Car Seat Introduction to Baby's Car Seat November 11, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for this webinar with Evelyn Turner, a Prenatal Nurse Instructor from the UChicago Medicine, Women's Health Education Programs. See more details •	12	13
14 Living La Vida Mocha Living La Vida Mocha November 14, 2022 9:30 am - 10:30 am 212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435, USA Parents socialize. Tots socialize. There's coffee. :) Los padres socializarán. Los niños socializarán. Hay café. :) See more details Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting November 14, 2022 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details Spill the Tea(n) Spill the Tea(n) November 14, 2022 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA This a group for teen parents to come together, talk about their babies, build friendships, and encourage their child's development. 2nd Monday of the Month. 5pm-6pm. Snacks provided Jumpstart Office 515 E North St. Bradley See more details • • •	15	16	17 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting November 17, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details •	18	19	20
21 Living La Vida Mocha Living La Vida Mocha November 21, 2022 9:30 am - 10:30 am 212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435, USA Parents socialize. Tots socialize. There's coffee. :) Los padres socializarán. Los niños socializarán. Hay café. :) See more details Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting November 21, 2022 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details Souper Thankful Souper Thankful November 21, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA We will learn about MyPlate, share what we are thankful for, and make an Apple Crumb Pie! ¡Aprenderemos sobre MiPlato, compartiremos las cosas por las que estamos agradecidos y haremos un pay de migas de manzana! See more details • • •	22 Baby Book Club Baby Book Club November 22, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Watseka Public Library, 201 S 4th St, Watseka, IL 60970, USA Join us at Milford library for a story and a craft. Únase a nosotros en la Biblioteca de Milford para una historia y una manualidad. See more details •	23	24	25	26	27
28 Living La Vida Mocha Living La Vida Mocha November 28, 2022 9:30 am - 10:30 am 212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435, USA Parents socialize. Tots socialize. There's coffee. :) Los padres socializarán. Los niños socializarán. Hay café. :) See more details Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting November 28, 2022 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Breakthrough Parenting is a 10 week course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent-child self esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control. Most parents report positive long-term results with their children as well as improved relationships in all areas of their lives. RSVP and/or questions: Beatriz Ruiz 815-905-1486 Class location: Zoom Instructors: Beatriz Ruiz, Christine Sparks Days/Times: Mondays 3-5 and Thursdays 5-7, Saturdays 9-11am Fees: $80 due by first week of class See more details • •	29	30

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