Germs are not for Sharing is about children learning how to avoid sharing germs among each other. There are many ways to avoid germs such as not kissing when being sick, washing hands when necessary, and throwing out food if it has fallen on the floor. The book teaches children necessary skills of avoiding germs and staying healthy.

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Hands Are Not for Hitting is a story about activities that children can do instead of hitting. It teaches children how to correctly use their hands instead of hitting. This book is very good for teaching toddlers.

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The older children get, the more words they know and can use—including hurtful words. This book teaches children that their words belong to them: They can think before they speak, then choose what to say and how to say it. It also explores positive ways to respond when others use unkind words and reinforces the importance of saying “I’m sorry.” Includes tips for parents and caregivers

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https://youtu.be/BlVmq4dCHb0

York County First Steps is a community partner of YSD1's Parenting Partnerships and is available to support you in your parenting and help you guide your child’s learning and development.

Our mission is to help 3,000 York County families achieve financial stability by 2030. We want to help local families who struggle to live above the poverty line gain financial independence.

We serve men, women and children, providing them with a safe environment, detox referral, recovery and transformational programs, job training and mentorship.

Committed to saving lives by increasing community drug and alcohol awareness, educating students, providing support to parents, and partnering with local community agencies to prevent youth drug and alcohol use in York County.

We work with those in need, those who are underprivileged, and those who are underserved and often isolated. We aim to rebuild hope and recovery for those who have a mental health diagnosis.

PATH, Inc. exists for the purpose of helping or ministering to those in need: finding temporary aid in times of crisis, guiding those in need to appropriate social agencies, receiving contributions to support the corporation.

ELP is working to ensure that young children in York County are ready to learn in school and in life. By mobilizing people, leveraging resources, and empowering social, emotional, and early literacy programs, ELP is preparing children, birth to age five, for school success.

Membership is offered to all youth, ages 5-18, on an age-appropriate basis. There are various clubs, workshops, camps as well as other ways to be involved in 4-H. To find out more about what 4-H has to offer, contact or visit your local 4-H webpage.

Get the support your child needs from birth through age give. Check your eligibility for over 40 programs for young children and apply online.

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