Sensory Integration Workshop-

Thursday, March 18, 2010 6-8 P.M.

Tuesday's Child is hosting a workshop for parents of children diagnosed with Sensory Processing disorder on Thursday, March 18.  Our occupational Therapist, Misti Peppler, will present information on types of testing, what treatment can look like in a group or individual session, and facilitate a discussion on activities that can compliment therapy. 

Light refreshments will be served.  Childcare will be provided for children ages 18 months through age 7 at a fee of $20.00 per child.  Space is limited.  Please sign up with Joanne Perpoli of JoAnn Loper as soon as possible at 773-282-5274.

Sign Up Now for Summer Camp!

Registration for Summer Camp is now open for children ages 18 months through age 7!  Our therapeutic environment ensures children who may not be successful in a neighborhood camp, an opportunity to experience a fun, activity-rich environment. 

Summer Camp runs from June 22 to August 26 and sessions are available in two-week packages.  Please be advised that camp fees are tuition based and there can be now refund following registration. 

Tuesday's Child summer camp fills up quickly, so please call our Intake Coordinator, Gigi Granado with any questions or to sign up at 773-282-5274.

Click here to view Summer Camp schedule and sign-up form.

We welcome our new Executive Committee of the Tuesday's Child Board of Directors- Class of 2010

Reverend Karen Hundrieser, Chair

Pedro Febles-Cortez, Vice Chair

Jill Gordon, Treasurer

Joan Snyder-Budz, Secretary

We are grateful for the years of service of the former Chair, Bruce Balfe.  Bruce served the Board of Directors at Tuesday's Child for over 6 years!  His commitment and diligence to our agency is commended. Thank you, Bruce, on behalf of staff and friends of Tuesday's Child!

Likewise, we want to acknowledge the fine work of Carol Allerton.  Ms. Allerton served as Secretary of the Board for over 10 years.  In this position, Carol was efficient, committed, and truly dedicated to the mission of Tuesday's Child!  Thank you, Carol, for your years of service.

Executive Director, Dr. Ramon Nieves, Attends the First International Children's Conference in Costa Rica

In July 2009, over 300 professional educators and administrators gathered in San Jose, Costa Rica at the First International Early Childhood Congress at the University of Costa Rica.  The purpose of this conference was to present various models that have been successful in early childhood practices. 

Tuesday’s Child was invited to present its model that embodies the vision to serve both English and Spanish speaking populations in Chicago.  Dr. Ramon Nieves, Executive Director of Tuesday’s Child presented two workshops, in both languages, to conference participants. The workshops focused on the need to advance the work of working with children with special needs.  There was an overwhelming response by the conference attendees for the CARE Model, as well as great interest in “Familias Felices” model, as they were viewed as outstanding models for early childhood intervention and effective parenting methods.

In addition to the workshops, the International Early Childhood Conference presenters met with the Costa Rican Minister of Education in an effort to begin collaborative efforts for curriculum development, parenting programs, and more interchanges between cooperating countries.  It is the Congress’s hope to assist other developing early childhood programs and organizations on a global scale and to continue to share effective and successful early childhood models.

Dr. Brazleton and Dr. Joshua D. Sparrow from Harvard University Medical School shared their research and experience in early childhood with the conference attendees.  Dr. Brazleton has spent over fifty years in developing the Touchpoint Model in early childhood.  He is renowned world-wide for his research with infants.  Dr. Nieves had the opportunity to share their experiences in the field of early childhood.  Dr. Brazleton’s long-time colleague and friend, Dr. Sparrow, also from Harvard University, joined the discussion.  We look forward to building, on a global scale, a consciousness and awareness for the need for effective early childhood intervention models. Dr. Nieves is scheduled to return to Costa Rica in December to continue discussions with colleagues and government officials, in developing a model for early childhood for the country. 

Dr. Ramon Nieves with Dr. T.B. Brazelton, from Touchpoint, and

Dr. Joshua Sparrow, from the Harvard Medical School