Wee Wisdom

Wee Wisdom is a series of educational programs for parents of children under five.  Topics range from childcare to discipline to how to keep your infant healthy.  Below are the class topics.  Sessions meet every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. in the Family Resource Library located on the first floor of the MCGHealth Children’s Medical Center.  Participants are eligible for 1 approved credit from Bright from the Start: Department of Early Care and Learning.  Call (706) 721-KIDS (5437) for more information or to register for these free classes. 

Ready to Learn
November 5, Nancy Webb, MCG Department of Pediatrics
In this session, parents and caregivers will learn about communicating with baby, how to establish reading routines, activities to spark a child’s interest in learning to read and write, and incorporating literacy into every day activities.

Safe from the Start
November 12, Nancy Webb, MCG Department of Pediatrics
Tips on preventing serious childhood injuries are presented.  Specific topics include car seats, feeding and food safety, bathroom and kitchen hazards, childproofing the home, safe toys, and outdoor safety.

The Parenting Principle
November 19, Nancy Webb, MCG Department of Pediatrics
This class offers information on the importance of providing time and love toward positive child outcomes.  The return on the investment will be not only for the child and parent but also for our society.