“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” To this day, especially in times of “disaster,” I remember my mother’s words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world.”
— Fred Rogers
Helping Kids Cope With Tragedy by Dr. David Walsh
http://drdavewalsh.com/posts/123
December 27th, 28th & January 2nd, 3rd, 4th
9:00am-12:00pm and/or 1:00-4:00pm
$25.00 for 1/2 Day or $45.00 for Full Day
For ages 3-10 yrs (must be potty trained)
Sign up for all five 1/2 days and receive an extra $5 off your total or sign up for all five Full days and receive an extra $10 off your total. Each day includes themed activities, supervised gymnastics time, crafts,
Here are 12 ideas for 12-12-12. I don't know if we'll complete everything on 12-12-12, but we'll try. Feel free to improvise with your own ideas. If you forget to do these on 12-12-12, some ideas can be modified to 25 on Christmas Day. Have fun!
1. Take a photo with a sign marked "12-12-12" next to a digital clock at 12:12pm
Festival of Lights-East Peoria, Illinois (FOLEPI) Kids will enjoy the Winter Wonderland, which runs until Dec 31.The almost 2-mile drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights' signature event! Folepi's Winter Wonderland features the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other lighted displays.
The Stocking Stuffer Store is for children ages 12 and under to shop (with the assistance of a volunteer) for holiday presents for parents, grandparents, siblings - whomever they wish - while parents relax in a seating area located outside the store. Gifts range from $1 - $8. More than 2,000 shoppers from Peoria and the surrounding committees shopped at the “kids only” store in 2011. The Stocking Stuffer Store is the only store of its kind open to the public in the Peoria area – truly a staple in central Illinois.
