Neighborhood Parenting Program of by my side
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WE CAN HELP YOU NEGOTIATE THE EVER-CHANGING WATERS OF PARENTING OFFERING PLAYGROUPS, WORKSHOPS, TRIPS, SPECIAL EVENTS & THE SUPPORT OF OTHERS!! ALL LOCATED IN THE fISHTOWN SECTION OF PHILADELPHIA.
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next.......BEYOND PLAYGROUP!!! Sat. NOV. 29th
Many of our families whose children are now in school, told us they missed having the special time together with their children that playgroup provided. With a grant from The Philadelphia Activities Fund, we are pleased to pilot "Beyond Playgroup" for adults and their children ages 6-12!
Place: Summerfield Church, Tulip & Dauphin
Time: 10:30 am to noon.... a light breakfast will be served!
Suggested donation of $5 or whatever you can afford!
" The Monthly Family Theatre Series" - Sat. December 6th!
The Parenting Program of By My Side and its partner, "The Walking Fish Theatre" are pleased to bring you this great way to encourage literacy & a love of reading! Interactive telling of 3 children's stories followed by a craft & snack.... at The Walking Fish Theatre 2509 Frankford Ave geared for children ages 2-7!The fun starts at 11 am and goes to 12:30 !
Cost $1- $10 whatever you can afford!
Click on the photo to see more pics from last year's series in our Family Theatre Series album!
Click here to see what other exciting things are happening at "The Walking Fish Theatre"
Are you part of the Neighborhood Parenting Program's long history?
In March of 2009, we will be celebrating the long 25 year history of the Neighborhood Parenting Program. We invite you to continue to be part of the program today! Your input is very valuable as we move forward on this journey. Your participation in some way has made us who we are!!
Please go to "alumnae" in our forums page and say hello!!
We'd love to hear how you're doing, what you're doing and invite you to share some memories!!
Things to Check out! Just a Click Away!
To see what we're doing:
our calendar for playgroup schedules & info on special happenings!
our Photo Gallery to see us in action
Feeling stressed? Visit our PARENT PLAYROOM & listen to music, have fun with games, puzzles & more
To share ideas, info & ask questions : our forums
To leave us a note to let us know you've been here: please sign our guestbook
Looking for ideas of activities to do with your child at home? Click here
To see how you can help us grow, click here!
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Weather/Emergency Closings Policy
If the Philadelphia Public and/or Parochial Schools are closed, so are our programs.
Any questions, please call Teri @ 267-693-7016.
