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A New Program Begins at the Picard Center
Thu, 01/12/2017 - 3:35pm
Wrap Your Arms Around Reading
The Picard Center is proud to announce the beginning of a new program, Wrap Your Arms Around Reading, lead by Dr. Paula Zeanah, which will be open to community participants. Learn how early reading with your baby increases your responsiveness to his or her early development, promotes closer bonds between you and your infant, and prepares him or her for the basics of reading—sounds, words, and listening.
Wrap Your Arms Around Reading consists of three group sessions emphasizing early communication, parent responsiveness, and strategies to develop and enhance early reading experiences. Snacks will be provided, and each parent and infant will receive a book to take home at each session.
Who can attend?
- Parents and their infants less than 2 months of age
- Interested parents who are expecting to deliver within a few weeks of program start may also attend.
Where and When?
Section 1 @ the Picard Center
- February 7th from 10 AM until noon
- March 21st from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
- May 2nd from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Section 2 @ the Picard Center
- February 21st from 1 PM - 3 PM
- March 7th from 1 PM - 2:30 PM
- April 18th from 1 PM - 2:30 PM
Is there a cost?
None, in fact parents get complimentary books and educational materials to keep—so, attendance at all 3 sessions is strongly encouraged.
Who will conduct the program?
The program is led by Dr. Paula Zeanah, a registered nurse and clinical psychologist, on the faculty at UL Lafayette. Dr. Zeanah has extensive experience in child health and mental health including infant mental health.
Other Info
Pre-registration is required, and number of participants in each section is limited.
Contact
Dr. Paula Zeanah
Phone: 337-482-1552
Email: paula.zeanah@louisiana.edu
The program is supported by a grant from Project LAUNCH through the Louisiana Office of Public Health. Parents will be asked to complete some paperwork and give feedback so we can assess satisfaction and effectiveness of the program.