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Books for Babies is a program that encourages parents of infants between birth and 12 months to share books with their babies. It supports all families in developing early literacy and language experiences and promotes healthy family relationships.
- A four-week program delivered either through one-on-one contacts or in a group setting facilitated by various community partners
- Each family is provided with a sturdy book bag, books and easy-to-read information
- Ways to enjoy books together are modeled and shared
- Parents are introduced to their local library and other available resources
- Participants have an opportunity for informal, social time with other parents around a light meal or snack
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- Parents read more often with their babies
- Assists parents in their ability to support their children’s early development
- Helps build and strengthen family relationships and promotes positive parenting
- Places books into homes of families who need them
- Links parents to other parents facing similar issues
- Promotes links to other community resources such as libraries and family centres
- Promotes reading in the family
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Books for Babies is funded by:
Edmonton Journal, Raise-a-Reader
United Way of the
Alberta
Capital Region
For more information about this program, please call (780) 421-7323 or e-mail info@famlit.ca
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What parents have said about the program:
“The best part of the program was the books we received and meeting other moms and babies."
"I never would have read to an infant - but what a difference it makes. He is only 6 months, but he already has two favourite books!"
"...being in the program has brought me and my son together, and if a program can make our relationship better, then I am all for it..." |
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