Parents As Teachers Works
"99.2% of parents who participate in Parents As Teachers in McKean County
say the information they get from PAT strengthens the way they parent."
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Parents As Teachers
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Parents As Teacher Overview
Parents As Teachers (PAT for short) is for parents with children ages birth
to five. The program involves home visits led by trained Family Developmental Specialists.
These one hour, twice a month visits focus on sharing age-appropriate child development and
parenting information. A typical visit usually includes an age-specific activity for
the child, allowing for parent-child interaction. Linked to the activity, a handout is
given to parents explaining why the activity is important in their child’s development.
Other important elements of PAT include child screenings and
parent-child playgroups; both programs of the Centers.
Parents As Teachers Benefits
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- parents set limits and handle challenging behavior.
- to strengthen the relationship between parent and child.
- educate parents about what to expect during each stage of their child’s development.
- parents realize it’s normal for their child to act out at times.
- 99.1% report their child develops language skills by participating in the program.
- 96.1% of parents report they strengthen their self-control as a result of the program.
- 98.1% testify their decision-making skills improve from participating in the program.