Watch Me Grow is a 24-month calendar which begins in January 2009 and ends in December 2010
Being a parent is a tough job wouldn’t you agree? It is often tough to know who to turn to for information about parenting, nutrition, safety and many other issues that arise in families.
Now there is some help!
The Watch Me Grow calendar is specifically designed for families with young children in Michigan. Each month highlights a different program - offering both program information and telephone numbers. Activities and tips for parents are also offered throughout the calendar providing information on health, safety, nutrition and parenting. In 2001, an evaluation was conducted to determine the impact that the calendar had on parents who received it. Parents found the calendar easy to use, and greatly appreciated the information they found!
- 94% said they liked the calendar
- 75% said they found something that was helpful to them
- 72% learned things they did not know before
- 53% told a friend/family member something from the calendar
- 24% called one of the programs they did not know before