TODDLER TOPICS PLUS…
A Parent Newsletter for
Toddlers, Preschoolers and beyond!
2008 Issues

TODDLER TOPICS PLUS… a learn-at-home parent newsletter created by Penn State Cooperative Extension welcomes you. This newsletter is designed to assist parents, grandparents, caregivers and all adults who care about and for children in all their interactions with children. We hope you will find helpful tips and techniques to improve your family's time together while providing you with information that will enrich your children's learning process. Contact the Montgomery County Penn State Cooperative Extension for information on other educational programs of interest to you and your family.
Issue 1 In this issue…1
Update on Childhood Obesity
Money and Kids
Math and Meals
School Readiness – What Parents Need to Know
Connecting with Your Child
Teaching Good Sportsmanship
What’s for Dinner?
Reading is Fun Tip
Issue 2 In this issue…2
A First Look at Diversity
Kids in the Kitchen
Managing a Meltdown
Packing Healthy Lunches
Transition to Kindergarten
Math on the Road?
Reading is Fun Tip
Dietary Supplements: Are They Necessary?
Issue 3 In this issue…3
Setting a Healthy Example: Parents as Role Models
Home Safe Home?
Talking Math With Toddler?
Food Allergies
Get Kids Moving!
Dealing with the “Gimmies”
Reading is Fun Tip
Issue 4 In this issue…4
De-stress the Morning Routine
Healthy Family Game Plan
Is Your Home Poison Proof?
Music and Math?
MyPyramid for Kids
Manage Your Junk Food
Reading is Fun Tip
Mom, I’m thirsty!
Issue 5 In this issue…5
What’s for Lunch?
Chores and Math?
Using a Slow Cooker
Perfect Preschool Snacks
Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library
Stop Bullying Now!
Tips for Family Reading at Home
Issue 6 In this issue…6
We Can Play Together
The Kitchen as a Classroom
Fire and Burn Safety
Favorite Sites
Ready, Set, Go… Back to School
Create a Casserole
TODDLER TOPICS PLUS…
A Parent Newsletter for
Toddlers, Preschoolers and beyond!
2007 Issues
Issue 1 In this issue:
Rachel Ray or Emeril?
Let's Play
Play Resources
School Readiness
Sensory Play
Raising a Reader
Book Review
Dealing with Public Misbehavior (part 1)
Issue 2 In this issue:
Shake, Rattle and Sing
Sensory Play
Dealing with Public Misbehavior (part 2)
Managing Food Allergies
Book Review
Toilet Training
Raising a Reader

Issue 3 In this issue:
Berenstain Bears & Money
Sensory Play
Healthy Bites
Play
Raising Resilient Kids
Book Review
Dirty Hands and Wet Feet
Issue 4 In this issue:
Terrific Toddler Snacks
Youth Resiliency Starts at Home
Blocks: Great for All Ages (part 1)
Saving, Sharing, and Spending
Book Review
Raise a Writer
Central Penn Parent

Issue 5 In this issue:
I Feel Great! (part 1)
Fussy Eaters
Blocks: Great for All Ages (part 2)
Book Review
MyPyramid - The New Food Pyramid
25 Ways to Say "NO"
Issue 6 In this issue:
I Feel Great! (part 2)
Make Junk Food Healthy
Change It Up!
It's All About the Mess
Happy Birthday
Lead Poisoning - Keep Your Child Safe