October 2018 – JUMPSTART

What it’s like to Be a Home Visitor after Retirement

Pat//Jumpstart Home Visitor I read an article yesterday on retirement. A sentence that resonated in my mind was: “If you were alive, you worked!” So with that being said, I am not the type to go home and sit down. For years, I have had a dream to teach teachers. Perhaps this is […]

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Hey there! It’s been awhile since I have blogged and I am sorry for that. I know that you all are really invested in what we are doing down in Kankakee, Iroquois, and Ford counties. But today, I come to you with a different kind of blog… October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Many people […]

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4 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 4, 2023 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 •	5	6	7 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 7, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 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 What You Do Matters What You Do Matters September 8, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us for a 6 - W E E K S E R I E S L O O K I N G A T H O W T H E T H I N G S Y O U D O W I T H Y O U R K I D S N O W , M A T T E R S F O R T H E I R F U T U R E . P L A Y I N G , K I N D W O R D S , S M I L E S , A N D H U G S A L L S H A P E YO U R C H I L D ' S F U T U R E . See more details Parent Support Group (Newborn-1 year olds) Parent Support Group (Newborn-1 year olds) September 8, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am 212 Barney Dr, Joliet Find the group that matches your child's age and come enjoy some time with other parents in the same stage of life! Come to as many groups as you like! Sept 8: Newborn-1 year Sept 15: 1-2 years Sept 22: 2-3 years Sept 29: Newborn-3 years ¡Encuentre el grupo que coincida con la edad de su hijo y venga a disfrutar de un tiempo con otros padres en la misma etapa de la vida! ¡Ven a tantos grupos como quieras! 9/8/23: Recién nacidos-1 año 9/15/23: 1-2 años 9/22/23: 2-3 años 9/29/23: Recién nacido - 3 años See more details • •	9	10
11 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 11, 2023 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 •	12	13	14 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 14, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 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 •	15 What You Do Matters What You Do Matters September 15, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us for a 6 - W E E K S E R I E S L O O K I N G A T H O W T H E T H I N G S Y O U D O W I T H Y O U R K I D S N O W , M A T T E R S F O R T H E I R F U T U R E . P L A Y I N G , K I N D W O R D S , S M I L E S , A N D H U G S A L L S H A P E YO U R C H I L D ' S F U T U R E . See more details Parent Support Group ( year olds) Parent Support Group ( year olds) September 15, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Easterseals Joliet Region Find the group that matches your child's age and come enjoy some time with other parents in the same stage of life! Come to as many groups as you like! Sept 8: Newborn-1 year Sept 15: 1-2 years Sept 22: 2-3 years Sept 29: Newborn-3 years ¡Encuentre el grupo que coincida con la edad de su hijo y venga a disfrutar de un tiempo con otros padres en la misma etapa de la vida! ¡Ven a tantos grupos como quieras! 9/8/23: Recién nacidos-1 año 9/15/23: 1-2 años 9/22/23: 2-3 años 9/29/23: Recién nacido - 3 años See more details • •	16 Zumba! Zumba! September 16, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am 212 Barney Dr., Joliet Join us for Zumba! Únete a Jumpstart para la clase de Zumba See more details •	17
18 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 18, 2023 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 •	19 Hearing and Vision Screenings Hearing and Vision Screenings September 19, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Easterseals Joliet Region Stop in anytime between 10-11am to have your child's hearing and vision screened by a home visitor! Results will be given immediately. ¡Visítenos en cualquier momento entre las 10 y las 11 a. m. para que un visitador domiciliario evalúe la audición y la vista de su hijo! Los resultados se darán de inmediato. See more details •	20 Pajama Party! \| Fiesta de pijamas Pajama Party! \| Fiesta de pijamas September 20, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us as we read stories, talk about bedtime routines, and do themed activities. Wear your pajamas! ÚNASE A NOSOTROS MIENTRAS LEEMOSCUENTOS, HABLAMOS SOBRE LASRUTINAS A LA HORA DE ACOSTARSE YREALIZAMOS ACTIVIDADES TEMÁTICAS.¡PONTE TU PIJAMA! See more details •	21 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 21, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 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 •	22 What You Do Matters What You Do Matters September 22, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us for a 6 - W E E K S E R I E S L O O K I N G A T H O W T H E T H I N G S Y O U D O W I T H Y O U R K I D S N O W , M A T T E R S F O R T H E I R F U T U R E . P L A Y I N G , K I N D W O R D S , S M I L E S , A N D H U G S A L L S H A P E YO U R C H I L D ' S F U T U R E . See more details Parent Support Group ( year olds) Parent Support Group ( year olds) September 22, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Easterseals Joliet Region Find the group that matches your child's age and come enjoy some time with other parents in the same stage of life! Come to as many groups as you like! Sept 8: Newborn-1 year Sept 15: 1-2 years Sept 22: 2-3 years Sept 29: Newborn-3 years ¡Encuentre el grupo que coincida con la edad de su hijo y venga a disfrutar de un tiempo con otros padres en la misma etapa de la vida! ¡Ven a tantos grupos como quieras! 9/8/23: Recién nacidos-1 año 9/15/23: 1-2 años 9/22/23: 2-3 años 9/29/23: Recién nacido - 3 años See more details • •	23	24
25 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 25, 2023 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 •	26	27 Developmental Screenings Developmental Screenings September 27, 2023 9:30 am - 11:30 am Open to the public! Stop by between 9:30am and 11:30am to get a developmental screening done for your child. Results are shared immediately. Anyone with children ages 0-5 can attend. ¡Abierto al público! Visítenos entre las 9:30 a. m. y las 11:30 a. m. para realizarle un examen de desarrollo a su hijo. Los resultados se comparten inmediatamente. Cualquier persona con niños de 0 a 5 años puede asistir. See more details •	28 Breakthrough Parenting Breakthrough Parenting September 28, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 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 What You Do Matters What You Do Matters September 29, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am 515 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915, USA Join us for a 6 - W E E K S E R I E S L O O K I N G A T H O W T H E T H I N G S Y O U D O W I T H Y O U R K I D S N O W , M A T T E R S F O R T H E I R F U T U R E . P L A Y I N G , K I N D W O R D S , S M I L E S , A N D H U G S A L L S H A P E YO U R C H I L D ' S F U T U R E . See more details Parent Support Group (Newborn - 3 years) Parent Support Group (Newborn - 3 years) September 29, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Easterseals Joliet Region Find the group that matches your child's age and come enjoy some time with other parents in the same stage of life! Come to as many groups as you like! Sept 8: Newborn-1 year Sept 15: 1-2 years Sept 22: 2-3 years Sept 29: Newborn-3 years ¡Encuentre el grupo que coincida con la edad de su hijo y venga a disfrutar de un tiempo con otros padres en la misma etapa de la vida! ¡Ven a tantos grupos como quieras! 9/8/23: Recién nacidos-1 año 9/15/23: 1-2 años 9/22/23: 2-3 años 9/29/23: Recién nacido - 3 años See more details • •	30

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