Mister Rogers and Me

You might enjoy the documentary Mister Rogers & Me which is part of the Heartland Film Festival which opens today in Indianapolis.

Here’s a link to a preview. http://www.trulymovingpictures.org/festival-years/2010/movie/mister-rogers-and-me

An MTV producer’s life is transformed when he meets the recently retired host of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, Fred Rogers. Friendship with the PBS icon sets the young producer on a quest to find depth and simplicity amidst a shallow and complex world. Conversations with Susan Stamberg (NPR), Tim Russert (Meet the Press) and Marc Brown (Arthur) are among the highlights of the film.

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Parents and the Economy

Last week, NACCRRA released its newest report, "The Impact of the Economy on Parents’ Child Care Choices and Perspectives," which found that quality and cost remain the most important factors for parents when choosing child care. The report shows that despite modest improvements in the economy, many families are still struggling. Nearly 40 percent of parents say the current economy has affected their child care arrangements and they worry about not being able to meet their household expenses. Three-quarters of parents rate affordable child care as the most important (31 percent) or one of the most (45 percent) important factors in helping working families.

Despite the down economy, parents want quality child care. Nearly three-quarters of parents (73 percent) said that they support investing more government money in improving the quality of care, even if it means they would have to pay $10 more in taxes per year.

This report is the latest of many reports that NACCRRA has produced on key aspects of our child care system — with reports on children in disasters, background checks, licensing of child care centers and family child care homes, and costs and prices of child care. These hard-hitting reports are a tribute to the dedicated leadership of NACCRRA's Executive Director Linda Smith.

5th Annual Indy Baby and Toddler Expo

Bebe Paluzza Productions presents the 5th Annual Indy Baby and Toddler Expo for "Everything from Bellies to Tots" - Indiana's Largest Premier Baby and Toddler Expo Show!

What will you find at the expo (other than Indy's Child)? Mik the Music Man and the Bounce House Band, Diaper Derby and Daddyathon, education speakers, Princess Tea Party, Pirate Party, Bongo Boy Music and much more! Plus, the first 50 moms who arrive will receive a card with a number making them eligible for a FREE SWAG BAG full of goodies from nearly 40 different companies! You will also find nearly 130 different organizations available to shop, get free goodies, entertain the kids and much more. You won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind event!

Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St. Indianapolis.

Dates: Saturday, October 16 from 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday, October 17 from 11 am - 4 pm

Cost: $7 for adults, grandparents ½ price, children 6 and under are free.

Purchase tickets online at: http://www.tixonlinenow.com/babyexpoindy/shopdisplayproducts.asp

For more information visit: http://www.indybabyexpo.com/

“Parents in the Know”
www.childcareanswers.com
October-November 2010


JOB LISTING: Parent
Requirements include but are not limited to the following.
1. You must be willing to work 24 hours/ 7 days a week – 365 days a year.
2. You must be able to work on limited sleep at times but still be in a good mood.
3. You must be able to provide shelter, food and clothing for at least the first 18 years of the child’s life.
4. You must be able to be attend to the sick, have referee skills, be a guidance counselor and head up
transportation as needed.
You will not receive any pay for the job but the benefits are OUTSTANDING!
There is no doubt that being a parent is by far the most challenging yet most rewarding job you will ever
experience. As with any job, it helps to know that you are not alone in facing the joys and challenges.
There are some great ways to share your thoughts and your concerns while learning from others at the same
time.

Child Care Answers offers
FREE Parent Workshops .
Workshop Location: English Foundation Building
615 N. Alabama St., Suite 300, Indianapolis.
Register by calling Cathy at 631-4643 ext. 225

Upcoming topics include:

Understanding Paths to QUALITY,
An overview of the voluntary quality
rating system and how to use it as a tool
when searching for quality care
Thursday, October 21, 6-8pm

Communicating With Your Provider,
Keys to keeping the lines of communication
open with your Child Care Provider will be
shared. Wednesday, October 27, 6-8pm

Traveling with Children- An overview
of the helpful tools to make traveling with
young children less stressful for the
whole family. Thursday, November 18,
6-8pm

Other Topics of interest include:
Physical Activity~ We will explore the
different types of activity, and length of
exercise recommendations for each age
group of children Monday, October 18,
10am-12pm, Room 6

Temperaments- This is an interactive
presentation based on the video Flexible,
Fearful or Feisty- The Different
Tempera ments of Infants and Toddlers.
Saturday, November 13, 8:30-11:30 am,
Pilgrim Lutheran, 10202 N Meridian St,
Indianapolis