Blue Valley Parents as Teachers

Blue Valley Parents as Teachers kicked off the 2026-2027 school year with our all day annual Back to School staff meeting. It’s fun to all be back together again after summer break to collaborate, connect and ready to kick off another year with our fabulous PAT & Next Steps families! We look forward to seeing you all this month at home visits and playgroups!🤍

Did you know that August holds the record for the highest overall volume of live births nationwide?

H A P P Y 🎉 B I R T H D A Y🥳

Celebrating birthdays is important because it offers a chance to pause, reflect, and connect with others. Birthdays have meaningful emotional and social benefits:

* They celebrate life. A birthday marks another year of experiences, growth, challenges, and accomplishments.
* They strengthen relationships. Gathering with family and friends reminds people they are loved and valued.
* They create lasting memories. Birthday traditions—whether it’s a big party or a quiet dinner—often become cherished moments that people remember for years.
* They encourage reflection. Birthdays provide a natural opportunity to look back on the past year, celebrate progress, and set goals for the year ahead.
* They boost emotional well-being. Feeling acknowledged and celebrated can increase happiness, reinforce a sense of belonging, and remind someone that they matter.
* They honor individuality. A birthday is one day each year that recognizes a person simply for being who they are, not for what they accomplish.
* Childhood Development: For children, birthdays boost self-esteem, improve social skills, and help them understand the concept of time and growth.

Summer fun ideas🙌 ☀️ ❤️

It’s a hot one out there today!🥵 Help beat the Summer heat and stay hydrated with these healthy foods for your family. ☀️😎

Kindness makes our community stronger. 💙

Yesterday, our Director, Tim DeWeese, joined community partners as the Johnson County, KS Government Board of County Commissioners recognized RaisingKC and the Cup of Kindness Campaign with an official proclamation. The proclamation celebrates the power of kindness, welcoming communities, and the importance of safe, stable, and nurturing relationships for children and families.

We were honored to celebrate alongside:
💙 Bob and Barbara Unell from the Raised with Love and Limits Foundation
💙 Representatives from Give SevenDays and AdventHealth
💙 The amazing kids featured in the Cup of Kindness PSA and their families

Every act of kindness—big or small—helps build a healthier, more connected community.

C O N N E C T I O N is what helps children feel SAFE, SEEN, and LOVED.❤️

Such a great reminder from Mud & Bloom In a world that encourages us to do more, perhaps the greatest gift we can give children is a little less.
Less rushing. Less scheduling. More time to explore, imagine and simply be.
Here’s to a slower summer.🌿

Happy Father’s Day!💙