Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Welcome Nurse Denise! February 2017 News Family Care Connection Lawrenceville 5235ButlerStreet Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Phone: 412-784-8683 FCC-LV is all about parent and child interaction! Family Craft Night in December provided the opportunity for families to use their imagination and crea- tivity while encourag- ing fine motor devel- opment! Hi Lawrenceville FCC! My name is Denise Shearer. I am very excited to join the Lawrenceville FCC Team as the new Community Nurse. A bit about me….I am a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing. I have: worked with children and teachers in early childhood education; substituted as a nurse in my local school district; worked with adult transplant patients; worked with children and young adults who have either Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes; and spent time as a stay-at-home mom. Through my family, I have learned about and sought guidance for: learning disabilities, behavioral issues, physical abnor- malities, a chronic disease and the importance of nutrition and activity. I have also learned that volunteering can be en- lightening, field trips are fun and watching children grow is most rewarding. My goal is to provide you with helpful information as you navigate through the growth and development of your family. If I cannot answer your questions, I will try to find someone who can. If you have a particular health interest or request for a class, please let me know. The more we learn and work together as a team, the healthier we will all be.
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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Welcome Nurse Denise!
February 2017 News
Family Care Connection Lawrenceville
5235 Butler Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Phone: 412-784-8683
FCC-LV is all
about
parent and
child
interaction!
Family Craft Night in
December provided
the opportunity for
families to use their
imagination and crea-
tivity while encourag-
ing fine motor devel-
opment!
Hi Lawrenceville FCC!
My name is Denise Shearer. I am very excited to join the Lawrenceville FCC Team as the new
Community Nurse.
A bit about me….I am a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing.
I have: worked with children and teachers in early childhood education; substituted as a nurse in my local school district;
worked with adult transplant patients; worked with children and young adults who have either Type 1 diabetes or Type 2
diabetes; and spent time as a stay-at-home mom.
Through my family, I have learned about and sought guidance for: learning disabilities, behavioral issues, physical abnor-
malities, a chronic disease and the importance of nutrition and activity. I have also learned that volunteering can be en-
lightening, field trips are fun and watching children grow is most rewarding.
My goal is to provide you with helpful information as you navigate through the growth and development of your family. If I
cannot answer your questions, I will try to find someone who can. If you have a particular health interest or request for a
class, please let me know. The more we learn and work together as a team, the healthier we will all be.
Thank you Sheila Beasley for at-
tending our January Parent Council
Meeting. Our parent leaders were
excited to see you and our newest
members got to learn more about
parent governance!
KR children and their parents participated in a Family Team Building program.
We had fun engaging in a group juggling activity, making tall towers out of spa-
ghetti and marshmallows, life size self portraits and collages from magazines of
a “few of our favorite things”.
Do you have problems with getting your child to eat anything except chicken nug-gets? Does your child refuse to try anything new? If so you, might be experiencing “picky eating”. Here are some tips and tricks on how to deal with a “picky eater”:
1. Do not force your child to eat something they do not want. Instead try small portions of differ-ent foods and give your child the option to ask for more.
2. Keep a routine. Try to eat meals and snacks at the same time every day.
3. Be patient. Children may touch or smell new foods many times before actually trying it.
4. Set a good example. If you eat a variety of foods your child will likely follow your example.
5. Get the child involved. While at the grocery store have the child help pick out exciting new fruits or veggies to try later
Tip of the Month:Tip of the Month:
Try to scale back on sugary drinks and snacks in between meals. Instead of juice or other sugary drinks give your child water. Also try to stick to 1-3 snacks a day at a set time. If your child fills up on drinks and snacks throughout the day they
February’s Fitness Field Trip:
Come join us for a Saturday afternoon ice skating adventure!
The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Ice skate rental for everyone is $3.
Ms. Linda will meet anyone who wants to attend this trip
at the Schenley Park Ice Rink during their public skate
hours from 1:30-3:30pm.
Everyone must pay at the entrance of the Ice Rink.
For more info, please call Ms. Linda at the center.
The Lawrenceville Farmers' Market is seeking a manager! Check out our job description on the Lawrenceville United Website and apply by February 10th. www.Lunited.org
The program also provides tuition support, community service learning, wage incen-tives, job placement services and other support services (e.g. case management,
housing assistance, transportation, etc.).
The Garfield Jubilee Association is currently looking for young people (ages 16-24) for their YouthBuild program! The Youth-Build program assists individuals in earning their high school diploma, as well as higher education certification in Construc-tion, Health Care and Customer Service.
Out of the Blue is a free, drop-in weekly support group for pregnant and postpartum women struggling with tough transitions, depression, anxiety, or other perinatal mood
concerns. Group meets Wednesdays from 1pm-3pm at Family Care Connection in Lawrenceville.
Come to talk strategies and resources, or simply to share your experience and hear from others.
Focused on women pregnancy-1 year postpartum; babies welcome.
