Brightpoint Child & Family Center in Carpentersville

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Fun Friday! The toddlers in Sleepy Hollow came to visit the preschoolers in our Maple room and students did some sensory activities together. They had so much fun playing with their new friends!

Starting kindergarten is a big adventure for kids and families alike!

Find practical guides, special topics, and all the research you need on making the kindergarten transition smooth and fun! 📚✨

Take a look: https://buff.ly/369Dg97

Parents join us and other parents to grow together Thursday night. Registration link in bio. Los padres se unen a nosotros y a otros padres para crecer juntos el jueves por la noche. Enlace de registro en la biografía.

Join us this Friday on the lawn for a Free movie in Festival Park. Bring a bag chair or a blanket. Crisis Center staff will be there selling popcorn, candy, and soda.

Come celebrate a major milestone: 20 years of Salud Pediatrics!

Two decades of innovation, growth, and dedication. We’re proud of our accomplishments and grateful for the support of our team members and all our patients.

Join us as we look back on all the memories, celebrate our present, and look forward to a bright future.
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Check out some more photos of our Summer Block Party!

We had such a great time at our Summer party! Thank you to all the amazing families, community partners & Brightpoint staff for making this such an amazing event.

Our team has been practicing their face painting skills & we can’t wait to see everyone for our Summer party tomorrow!

Here is a sneak peak at the NINE raffles prizes that will be available at our Summer Block Party THIS Saturday, June 22nd from 10-1pm. Thank you Ms. Jill and Familia Dental in Elgin for your donation! Give a "like" 👍 to the raffle prize you would like to win!

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States and reminds us of our mission to disrupt racial, social, and economic inequality. Our values emphasize equity, driving us to transform inequitable systems. As Brightpoint observes Juneteenth, we invite you to engage in conversations, join events, and educate others about its significance and the ongoing work to achieve true equity. Our administrative offices are closed today in observance and will reopen tomorrow.

For more info on your region's local events, please visit these sites

Chicagoland- https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/juneteenth-freedom-day-2024-chicago-illinois-events/

Northern IL- https://www.gorockford.com/blog/post/2023-juneteenth-celebrations/

Southern IL- https://www.stltoday.com/life-entertainment/local/events/eat-drink-and-party-through-a-whole-week-of-juneteenth-celebrations-in-st-louis/article_9c4f16c0-2428-11ef-80a6-6b46749a149b.html

Central IL- https://pantagraph.com/news/local/juneteenth-celebrations-planned-in-bloomington-central-illinois/article_33ce994c-29cb-11ef-80ff-77bdac1ac786.html

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to climb this week with peak afternoon heat indices of 95-98°F. The hottest temperatures will occur through Saturday, June 22. Carpentersville residents seeking a cooling center should contact one of our Fire Department Battalion Chiefs at (847) 344-7301, and they will arrange for you to go to one of the Village’s cooling centers.

Cooling Centers include:
Rakow Center, 665 Barrington Ave, Carpentersville, IL 60110

Fox Valley Public Library, 555 Barrington Ave, East Dundee, IL 60118

Public Works, 1075 Tamarac Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110

DON'T FORGET! Our summer Block Party is this Saturday, June 22nd from 10-1pm (weather permitting). Today we are announcing the 16 amazing community partners who will be attending. Who are you most excited to see?

Kane County AOK Early Childhood Network
Community Crisis Center
Familia Dental
Centro de Informacion
Greater Family Health
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 31 (Kane County)
Fox River Valley Public Library District
BMO Harris Bank

We are thrilled to announce that our Independence Day Parade Route has been finalized! Join us on June 29 at 10 am - It's going to be a festive and patriotic event that you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars and come celebrate with us as we kick off the Independence Day festivities in style!

For more information, please visit our website: https://cville.org/516/Independence-Day-Parade

MVP award goes to all of the amazing dads in our program! To kick off the Father's Day celebration, we had a field day event. Everyone fueled up with pizza and lemonade before "competing" in each event: bowling, basketball, scavenger hunt, and washing cars. Everyone is a winner is our eyes! Wishing all of our dads and father figures a very happy Father's Day this weekend.

Happy Pride Month!
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Brightpoint celebrates and stands with our LGBTQIA+ staff, participants, and community members. Pride Month is a time to reflect on our opportunities to create inclusive spaces in the communities we serve and in our workplace.

Brightpoint is proud to be a part of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s All Children - All Families (ACAF) program. The HRC Foundation's All Children - All Families program provides educational resources, training, and technical assistance on LGBTQIA+ inclusion for child welfare systems. This accomplishment is a testament to our commitment to improving services for the LGBTQIA+ community, including children in foster care and prospective foster and adoptive parents who are LGBTQIA+

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Have you seen Paige???

One of our beloved mascots, Paige, has gone missing from the library. Her twin brother, Turner, is asking the public for help. Her safe return would be deeply appreciated, no questions asked.

The Maple classroom took advantage of the nice morning and took a walk down to a local park for recess today. The kids got to play a little football and showed off all their gymnastic tricks.

The second Conscious Discipline skill we discussed at today's parent committee meeting is the Skill of Consequences. Consequences are not meant to punish, they are meant to teach children. There are three types of consequences: natural, logical, and problem-solving.

Natural: motivate kids to learn a new skill
Logical: prearranged by adults and motivate children to use a skill they already have
Problem-Solving: helpful tool for chronic problems or for issues that involve multiple children.

We often use the terms "punishment" and "consequence" interchangeably, but they are not the same. Punishments don't teach a new, healthier skill to replace the challenging behavior. They rely on our judgment of the child's actions and don't ask the child to reflect or take personal responsibility. In fact, they demand that children feel the way we want them to feel about their behavior, rather than helping children feel their own feelings. Children often respond to punishments by blaming, defending, or deflecting rather than accepting responsibility. On the other hand, consequences encourage reflection and personal responsibility. They motivate children to use or learn a new behavioral skill and make more positive choices in the future.

Continue reading more about the difference between consequences and punishments in this article by Dr. Becky Bailey here, "Why Conscious Discipline Consequences Work and Punishments Don’t (And How to Give Effective Consequences)": https://consciousdiscipline.com/why-conscious-discipline-consequences-work/

SAVE THE DATE!

Our Summer Block Party is Saturday, June 22nd from 10:00am-1:00pm. There will be food available and games for all to enjoy. We will also have raffle prizes! Stay tuned to find out which community partners are attending.

Our Parson preschoolers had a blast playing in the snow today ❄️

📸 Ms. Jen B