Parents as Teachers serving Festus, Crystal City, Dunklin and Jefferson R-7

Parents as Teachers serving Festus, Crystal City, Dunklin and Jefferson R-7 Parents as Teachers serving the Festus, Crystal City, Dunklin and Jefferson R-7 school districts To enroll in Parents as Teachers, call (636) 933-0792.

Parents as Teachers is a home-visiting parent education and family support program. We serve families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten. Family participation in the program is voluntary and services are provided free of charge through your local school district. Being a parent is hard work and we are ready to help you educate your child and prepare him for school. Your baby was born to learn and you are your child's first and most important teacher.

08/27/2026

Missouri’s educators are launching into a new school year, and we’d love to share some early encouragement with them. 📚 ✨

💬 Tag a teacher who has inspired or supported your student or family.

A quick shoutout can help start the year on a positive note! 🌟

An amazing program that she had!
08/25/2026

An amazing program that she had!

08/25/2026
We invite you and your families to join us in a few weeks at our 14th Annual “Things that Go!” event.
08/25/2026

We invite you and your families to join us in a few weeks at our 14th Annual “Things that Go!” event.

08/24/2026

Happy back to school from our PAT staff!

Welcoming our new Director of PAT - Abby Carpenter
08/24/2026

Welcoming our new Director of PAT - Abby Carpenter

08/11/2026

Container Syndrome is a term used to describe the lack of skill in infants who are not allowed ample movement opportunities. Container Baby Syndrome is the result of an infant being placed in a container for an excessive amount of time during the day. This extended time leads to structural, movement, and behavioral challenges as a result.

Baby containers include baby equipment and items such as:

👣Restrictive playpens
👣Crib
👣Car seats
👣Strollers
👣Bumbo seats
👣Bouncy seats and swings
👣Rockers
👣Nursing cushions
👣Vibrating chairs
👣Jumpers
👣Exersaucers
👣Positioning pillows
👣Slings
👣Floor seats
👣Infant swings
👣Walkers
👣Jumpers

All of the time spent in these baby containers adds up! When in a positioning device such as the ones listed above, little ones are limited in the motor development that results from stretching, wiggling, turning, reaching, and otherwise moving.

https://www.theottoolbox.com/container-baby-syndrome/

08/11/2026

Air conditioner break? Are you without air conditioning this week?

Hopefully we got past the hottest week of the Summer. But if you are in need of air conditioning Hammers of Hope still has air conditioner units available for qualifying families in Jefferson County, Missouri. Check out the webpage for more details or call the office at 636-465-0983 ext. 103.

https://www.jccp.org/about-1-2

08/11/2026
08/09/2026

Neural Nugget: Between 0–3 years old, a child’s brain forms over 1 million neural connections per second. This time in life is the most pivotal, and also the most vulnerable for brain development. Early experiences shape cognitive development in early childhood.

We’ve made the science of baby brain development accessible for all. The Baby Brain Map is your interactive guide to early brain science. Start exploring now and help lay the foundation for healthy growth: https://bit.ly/4w3j4jg

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821 American Legion Drive
Festus, MO
63028

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+16369330792

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