News, Events and Highlights
What I have learned after visiting 200 parents after the birth of their child…
Welcome Baby is a partnership with United Way of Skagit County and Skagit Valley Hospital Family Birth Center. A Welcome Baby Coordinator visits families after the birth of their baby with the goal to congratulate them and provide continued support once they leave the...
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September is National Literacy Month and We’re Reading!
September is National Literacy Month and we are reading! The first 1000 days of a child’s life are critical for brain development. One of the best things you can do for your child is read to them. Reading aloud: Promotes language development and early literacy skills....
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It Takes a Village
Perhaps you have heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” It sounds nice, right? The sentiment that you are not alone, that there are men and women around you that provide support, encouragement, and practical advice when you need it. You might feel...
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March Point 25th Annual Run & Walk $25,000 Raised for C.H.O.W
United Way of Skagit County wishes to thank Marathon Petroleum Anacortes Refinery, event sponsors, the incredible Marathon volunteers and over 600 event attendees for coming out last Saturday, June 22 in support of C.H.O.W. C.H.O.W. is Cutting Hunger On Weekends, a...
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Kindergarten Transition: Social Emotional Skill Building
Social emotional skills feel a little squishy, don’t they? These skills include a child’s ability to manage emotions, follow expectations and limits, take care of their own needs, make friends and build relationships with peers and adults, solve social problems and...
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Kindergarten Transition: What if someone is mean to my kid?
What is it like to send your child to kindergarten? Imagine sending your very heart in to the world. Vulnerable. Exposed. It is hard to imagine how this tiny person will navigate the school bus, classroom expectations, and the social dynamics of the playground. For...
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