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The Crib Sheet

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Carrollton Early Childhood PTA

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Volume 25, Issue 1 ~ September 2003

## From the President . . .

Shannon Croft (214) 731-9274
I recently acquired a copy of an old magazine called "The Farmers Wife" from the year 1919. I carefully looked through it marveling at the advertisements for miracle chicken feed, indoor water closets, the best price to sell furs and the latest clothing styles from New York City.
I was amused to see that among these were some parenting articles. One was titled "When Little Tad Will Not Eat". I was surprised to read that parents struggled with this problem back then just as we do today. Another one called "Just Among Us Girls" was about a rebellious teenage daughter and her overly strict mother. The author gave them tips on how to understand each other. My favorite article added up the monetary value of a homemaker at that time. The wages of various jobs were listed such as: housekeeper, maid, seamstress, nurse, tutor, gardener, etc. In 1919 homemakers were worth at least $2200 a year!
I was delighted to see that under he "News From Washington" page there was a brief about The National Congress of Mothers (now known as the PTA!). They were reporting their latest aims for the Winter. One was to seek the co-operation of fathers in all their Parent-Teacher activities. Most PTA's are still working on that one!
The doctors column in the magazine stressed the importance of parents getting together in organizations for the good of their health and that of their children. The same is true today! The Carrollton Early Childhood PTA is sometimes called "A Parent Support Organization". We are here to support each other as we are all going through the same things. Throughout the year members have many opportunities to get to know one another and share ideas about parenting issues. I hope you'll join us at one of our outings, socials, meetings or playgroups.

## September Program

Karen Christiansen (972) 492-7242
For our September meeting, we will have icebreakers followingthe business portion of the meeting so that we can get to know our newest members and learn more about our returning members.

## First Vice President

Alicia Welch (972) 939-6503
Greetings Everyone! A reminder to all board members, the September Board Meeting will be Monday, September 8th at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at McCoy Elementary. Please e-mail youragenda items to Shannon and myself prior to the meeting. If you have agenda items to present but can't be at the meeting, I will present them for you. Additionally, all board members and their spouses are invited to kick off the new year at our annual Board Member/Spouse dinner on Sunday, September 14th at 7:00 p.m. at Mimi's Cafe in Lewisville. You will receive an invitation in the mail. So, hire a sitter, and come have a great time! Please R.S.V.P. to me by September 7th at (972) 939-6503.

## GENERAL MEETING

Join us September 12th, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for our first monthly general meeting and brunch!
We meet at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, 1901 Peters Colony in Carrollton.
For nursery reservations call Cathy Dreyer at (972) 394-6766
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