Does anyone know anything about PAFT
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Topic: Does anyone know anything about PAFT
Posted By: Kazzle
Subject: Does anyone know anything about PAFT
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 12:59pm
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Was just wondering if anyone here knows anything about PAFT, or is part of the PAFT program (PAFT = Parents As First Teachers) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 4:57pm
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Yep we are. What do you want to know. Its great. They come out every month and write a whole lot of stuff about your kiddie and give you activitys to do and and handouts that tell you what your child should be doing for their age. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 6:01pm
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Just wanted to know whether they are as good as they sounded, i had a meeting with a PAFT educator today, and it sounds really good, but i just wanted to make sure. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 6:07pm
| My step-sister did it and has a whole lot of stuff she's going to give me. She said it was great and the "toys" they show you how to make are LOVED by the kids, yet really simple. one was a water bottle, filled with glitter and water. |
Posted By: AnnaD
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 7:44pm
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We do it too and it is fabulous!! The toys and hand outs are great, and my paft educator is amazing!! If you get the chance I would definitely say do it!! ------------- Anna and Quinn 10 July 2004 www.quinnariki.blogspot.com and one more on the way.... http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 9:06pm
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Ditto to what everyone else has said!! - I did get a "bad seed" when I was living in Foxton but the one from Palmy was great and so is the one up here in Taranaki. They are great with showing you how to make toys at home the encourage your children to learn and also give you information on other activites around the area (Mainly music, playcentre etc)
It's all free, all at your own home and I am soooo glad I am with PAFT!! Hope you enjoy it  ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com"> 
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Posted By: k&jsmum
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 9:52pm
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yep my boys are with PAFT and its great and a really positive experience for not only bubs but for the parents. On the reports my PAFT lady always writes neat stuff about the boys and me so makes me feel like I am doing a top job of being a mum. Also all the handouts and ideas are brilliant ------------- Marlene Keegan ~ 14 October 2003 Jaidyn ~ 14 October 2003 |
Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 09 February 2006 at 8:07am
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It is reassuring to know that PAFT are so good, i did sign up yesterday, but i suppose i just wanted to know i was making a good choice for my childs future. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 09 February 2006 at 2:44pm
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Ok, so how can I sign up? Are there criteria? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 09 February 2006 at 3:46pm
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nope no criteria. But you need to do it while you are pregnant or before your baby is 4 months old ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: Xander&Harmony
Date Posted: 09 February 2006 at 4:35pm
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i hve paft with harmony and it is real;ly good.the activities r so simple t makle. ------------- BECS http://www.sparklee.com"> 
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 09 February 2006 at 5:48pm
aaargh, lol, have to enrol next time round  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 09 February 2006 at 6:42pm
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How do you enrol? Where do you go? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Xander&Harmony
Date Posted: 09 February 2006 at 7:09pm
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ring 0800 to paft (0800 867 238)and it should put u thru to nearest centre otherwise it may give u a number??? ------------- BECS http://www.sparklee.com">
Angel Baby 10/07/09 (10wks4days) |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 09 February 2006 at 9:25pm
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that sounds like a great thing to get involved in! will have to remember closer to bubs arrival ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 10 February 2006 at 11:00am
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I got put on2 it through my midwife cause I'm a "young mum"...
Certain circumstances put you at the top of the "list" - Low income - Single parent - first child - YOung parent That is what my m/w said to me anyway!! ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 11 February 2006 at 11:07am
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