Programs for Parents and Caregivers
Parent Networking
As the kids play, you’ll enjoy the chance to talk with other parents and caregivers over a free cup of coffee (donated by Espresso News) and browse our Family Resource Library. Playhouse staff members are also here to listen and share information. We can relate because we are parents, too!
Lending Library
Funded by Smart Start through the Children’s Council of Watauga County, the large free lending library covers topics such as toilet training, sleeping, temper tantrums, nutrition, ages and stages, and discipline.
Play Together Kits
We also have “Play Together kits” which are high quality toys, CDs, books, and art materials that you can check out for free. You do not have to be a Playhouse member to use these resources. Any adult may check out these materials for free!
Classes for Parents and Caregivers
Parenting classes on topics such as Positive Discipline, Parenting with Love and Logic, nutrition, dental care, pediatric CPR and more are offered throughout the year for low or no fees. Babysitting is provided during longer classes.
Your Child's Development
10:30 Thursday, June 19th
Do you have questions about how your child is developing? If you need help, where do you turn? Delores Wilder, of Watauga County Schools and the Local Inter-agency Coordinating Council (LICC), will be available to answer questions about your child's development and the resources available to families in our community.
Using Children’s Literature to Reinforce Kids’ Behavior
10:30 Wednesday, July 23
Jana Duke, preschool interventionist for Watauga County Schools and former director of Boone United Methodist Preschool, will share some of her favorite books for discussing common behavior challenges--such a whining, tantrums, or sharing difficulties—with kids. These are books your kids will enjoy and you will gain some helpful strategies for promoting the behavior you want to see. Free to members or with paid admission to The Playhouse.