Palooza April 2020 | United Way of Skagit

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United Way Funded programs 2019 /20

United Way Funded programs 2019 /20

United Way Funded programs 2019 /20

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When my first child was born, we grew apart a bit. I didn’t love you any less, it was just that my attention was focused on keeping a tiny human alive. Then the third Harry Potter book was released, and I knew I had to find a way to have you be a part of my life again. So, I read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban out loud to my baby while he sat cradled in my arms. He didn’t understand the words, but he seemed content to listen to my voice as I read about Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s latest adventure. I kept reading to him after that, all kinds of books: picture books, kids’ encyclopedias, Guinness Book of World Records. We learned about exotic animals and what it means to be a friend. We worried over poor Max as he made mischief of one kind and another and we talked about what to do when we felt mad or sad or out of control. When his brother was born, I read the Goblet of Fire to him, keeping the Harry Potter tradition alive. Later, he would sit side by side with his big brother and the two of them would look at books and read to each other making up the words as they went along. You opened doors to new vocabulary. You helped support their cognitive development. You helped them focus their attention until the last page was turned. But the best part was that you gave me and my boys a way to connect, to find moments of peace in a busy world. I will always be grateful for you.

When my first child was born, we grew apart a bit. I didn’t love you any less, it was just that my attention was focused on keeping a tiny human alive. Then the third Harry Potter book was released, and I knew I had to find a way to have you be a part of my life again. So, I read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban out loud to my baby while he sat cradled in my arms. He didn’t understand the words, but he seemed content to listen to my voice as I read about Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s latest adventure. I kept reading to him after that, all kinds of books: picture books, kids’ encyclopedias, Guinness Book of World Records. We learned about exotic animals and what it means to be a friend. We worried over poor Max as he made mischief of one kind and another and we talked about what to do when we felt mad or sad or out of control. When his brother was born, I read the Goblet of Fire to him, keeping the Harry Potter tradition alive. Later, he would sit side by side with his big brother and the two of them would look at books and read to each other making up the words as they went along. You opened doors to new vocabulary. You helped support their cognitive development. You helped them focus their attention until the last page was turned. But the best part was that you gave me and my boys a way to connect, to find moments of peace in a busy world. I will always be grateful for you.

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Family Palooza

is back and better than ever!

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Save the Date:

April 2nd

3:30pm - 6:30pm

The Children's Museum

432 Fashion Way

Burlington, WA

98233

Admission Free!

A FREE event covering pregnancy to kindergarten!
Your one-stop shop to the best services and resources in Skagit County for parents who are expecting and families with young children.

Perfect for families with young children

Join us for...

Live entertainment: Wren & Della's Circus Show
Face Painting
Family Photo-booth
Car Seat Safety Checks
Prizes and Give-Aways
Informational booths featuring local businesses, services, activities, and more..

It will be a fantastic day of family fun this year. Come out and play!

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Informational Booths Register here...

Burlington Inspire Development Center

CCS Farmworker Center

Foundation for academic endeavors

Foundation for academic endeavors

Mount Vernon Birth Center

Mount Vernon School District No. 320

Opportunity Council/Childcare Aware NW

Pregnancy Choices

Seattle Children's

Skagit County Parent to Parent & SPARC

Skagit County Parks, Recreation & Fair

Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

Skagit Libraries

Skagit Pediatrics, LLP

Skagit Valley Family YMCA

Skagit/Islands Head Start & ECEAP

United Way of Skagit County

A special thanks to our sponsors

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