The Family Place | A Parent-Child Center in Norwich, Vermont http://www.familyplacevt.org The Family Place is a parent-child center serving the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont. Fri, 17 May 2013 18:22:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Physical Education at The Family Place http://www.familyplacevt.org/2013/05/physical-education-at-the-family-place/ http://www.familyplacevt.org/2013/05/physical-education-at-the-family-place/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 18:40:45 +0000 The Family Place http://www.familyplacevt.org/?p=3093 As part of the Families Learning Together curriculum here at The Family Place, we’ve started a Physical Education class to teach participants the importance of staying fit and healthy.

A few recent outings have been to play miniature golf and bowling, and a badminton net has taken up seasonal residence on the lawn at the Olcott Building. It’s not unusual to find a heated game going on between classes (students and educators alike!).

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Maintaining a fit body and mind is a vital part of gaining independence; only when we are healthy can we meet the obligations of our daily lives, whether they be related to academics, work, or family.

Besides – badminton, bowling and mini golf is a whole lot of fun!

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Independent transportation is crucial to an independent life. Especially when you live in the rural Upper Valley. How else does an expecting mother get to her doctors’ appointments? How does a parent get their child to child care and themselves to work? How do they visit playgrounds, museums, friends’ houses? All of the activities an independent family may take for granted become blocked by logistic obstacles when you can’t drive.

The Family Place supports transportation in three different ways. First, we transport participants who have no license or car to and from our Families Learning Together program. Second, we offer on-site Driver’s Education during program hours. Third, we partner with the Good News Garage, a local nonprofit that makes safe, refurbished cars affordable for the people who need them. By making it possible for participants to reach their transportation goals, we boost both their independence and their chances at success in other areas of their lives, like education and employment.

We are very proud of the participants who are working extremely hard to improve their lives and their children’s lives!

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WHDQ Q106

KIXX 100.5 in Lebanon and 101.9 in Keene

WGXL 92.3

KOOL 93.9

WTSL 94.3

And if you’re a runner, we still have spots on our team! For more information visit: http://www.familyplacevt.org/covered-bridges-half-marathon/

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