Healthy Families Lower Shore

01/30/2026

Diaper raffle #9

01/30/2026

01/30/2026

01/30/2026

🍼💙 Community Baby Shower Donations 💙🍼

The Princess Anne Elementary & Woodson Elementary Judy Center Early Learning Hub is accepting gently used baby items to be shared with families at our upcoming Community Baby Shower 🧸👶

We are kindly asking for donations of gently used baby essentials to help support expecting parents and families with newborns in our community 💗

📅 Donations are needed by March 2nd
📍 Drop-off locations:
• Woodson Elementary
• Princess Anne Elementary

If you’re able to donate or have questions, please contact:
📞 WES: Danielle Webster – 410-968-1295
📞 PAES: Sydnee Whittington – 410-651-1275

Every donation helps us wrap our families in love and support as they begin their parenting journey 🌸 Thank you for helping make this baby shower extra special!

01/30/2026

Clear air, clear space, safer sleep.

Soft items like blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, and even adult beds can block a baby’s airway and increase the risk of suffocation. That’s why safe sleep matters so much.

The safest place for a baby to sleep is alone, on their back, in a crib, bassinet, or play yard with a firm mattress and nothing else inside. Clear space helps keep airways open and breathing unobstructed.

Safe sleep isn’t about perfection; it’s about protecting something precious. Learn more at the Safe Sleep Academy. https://safesleepacademy.org/

01/30/2026

🏘️ **Parent Guide: Social Studies – Community & Family Roles**

Children begin learning about family, community, and roles from a very early age. Here’s what that learning can look like as your child grows 👇

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👶 **Around 6 Months**
**What’s happening:** Babies begin to recognize familiar people.
**Try this:**
• Share family photos
• Name caregivers during daily routines

**Typical:** Smiles or responds to familiar faces 😊
**Check in if:** Your baby shows no recognition of caregivers

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🧸 **Around 18 Months**
**What’s happening:** Toddlers start copying daily routines and family roles.
**Try this:**
• Encourage pretend play
• Use dolls, toy kitchens, or cleaning toys

**Typical:** Pretending to cook, clean, or care for a doll
**Check in if:** Your child does not imitate familiar routines

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🚓 **Around 2 Years**
**What’s happening:** Children begin noticing community helpers and family traditions.
**Try this:**
• Read books about helpers
• Talk about daily routines and community roles

**Typical:** Pointing out helpers like police officers or doctors
**Check in if:** Your child shows little awareness of people outside the home

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🎭 **Around 3 Years**
**What’s happening:** Preschoolers enjoy role-playing and start understanding simple rules.
**Try this:**
• Dress up as community helpers
• Visit local places like the library or fire station

**Typical:** Enjoying pretend play as helpers
**Check in if:** Little interest in community play or role-playing

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💙 **Big idea:** Everyday play helps children understand their place in their family and community!

01/20/2026

FOOD PANTRY TUES AND SAT, 1-2P
BRING ID AND PROOF OF RESIDENCE
POCOMOKE, STOCKTON, GIRDLETREE
YOU CAN COME ONCE A MONTH

01/20/2026

❄️ This Week at the Woodson Elementary Judy Center ❄️
📅 January 19–23, 2026

We have a fun week planned for our families! Check out what’s happening:

🗓 Monday – Closed in observance of MLK Day

👶 Tuesday – Play Pals Playgroup
🕙 10:00–11:00 | 📍 Woodson Elementary

📖 Wednesday – Mother Goose on the Loose
🕥 10:30–11:15 | 📍 Crisfield Library

🔬❄️ Thursday – Winter Adventures with the Science Nerds
🕔 5:00–6:30 | 📍 Woodson Elementary

We can’t wait to learn, play, and explore together! 💙
All families with children ages 0–5 are welcome.

👉 Save the date and join us!

01/20/2026

01/13/2026

✨ This Week at the Princess Anne Elementary Judy Center! ✨
We have a fun-filled week planned and can’t wait to see our families join us 💙

📅 January 12–16 Highlights:

🐣 Monday (at the Princess Anne Library):
• Mother Goose on the Loose at 10:30 AM
• Family Roots Garden Club at 11:00 AM

🎨 Wednesday:
• Playgroup from 11:00–12:00

🧸 Thursday:
• Playgroup 10:00–11:00 AM
• Evening Playgroup 4:30–5:30 PM

🎉 Friday:
• Play Date: Pajama Party @ BOE from 10:00–11:00 — don’t forget your PJs!

🔔 Upcoming Events:
• Family Advisory Council (PAES) – Feb. 19th at 4:30 PM
• Play Date at Imagination Village – Feb. 20th at 10:30 AM

📍 Activities are held at Princess Anne Elementary unless otherwise noted.

👉 Like, share, and tag a friend who should join us this week! We’re excited to learn, play, and grow together 🌈