Celebrate the Week of the Young Child April 10th to 16th with your children! Take a moment to read a special book or work on a cooperative craft or art project. Children love helping in the kitchen and will be thrilled to help prepare dinner or dessert for the family. If you are going to bake something with your child, perhaps you can even make extra and bring the baked goods to a local nursing home, shelter or other community institution! Community outings are always special and places such as libraries and children’s museums may be participating in special events to celebrate the week. Please don’t forget that the best possible way to connect with your child is simply to talk to them. Drop the cell phone, put away the computer, get at their eye level and engage your child in sustained conversation. A free and invaluable way to get into the mind and heart of your child!