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Athletes get a lot of credit for the dedication, strength, and sacrifice that they show. And they fully deserve that credit! However, they are not the only ones showing dedication, strength, and sacrifice… this article is a “Thank You” to each sports parent who is the silent strength behind that success, and continue to give their unwavering support.
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What parent isn’t proud of their child for trying, or even excelling, at a sport?! To watch them get out of the house, out of their comfort zone, and challenge themselves is a wonderful thing. Hopefully the new skill sets, friendships, and leadership from a respected coach, are helping to enhance your child’s overall abilities and confidence! Below are 10 ways that you can provide that parental support for your athlete….
Goal planning can be very helpful for kids as long as it is made accessible to them. From a very early age, kids can grasp the concepts outlined in the free goal planning worksheet below. They may need your help brainstorming, writing things down, or following through on their plan; but… they are capable of thinking towards the future in this way!
For more on this topic, check out the full Sports collection
Sports is a topic that comes up more and more as your child gets older. We find ourselves talking more about different sport, coach, and team options, than the old topics of potty training and naps. And it becomes a more popular topic as your child wants to try new activities and explores their different interests. But it can also be a hard thing to navigate, which is why we wanted to put together a collection focused specifically on this topic!
Find out what sports are the safest to play by age group, what you need to know before registering your child for a new activity, 10 reasons that kids should play sports, discover what sports lessons can be learned, why sport mouthguards are essential, how to determine which sport your child should play, injury prevention tips, take advantage of a free goal planning printable, a great snack recipe to enjoy when watching sports, find out 10 ways parents can help their athlete, and so much more! You can view all of this for free at adorethem.com/sports.
For more on this topic, check out the full Sports collection
Most parents agree that encouraging your child to try a new sport or activity can be very beneficial! Not only can it provide an additional opportunity to get exercise; but mastering new skills, forming new friendships, and learning teamwork all has its advantages. Continue reading below to find out what you need to know before sports registration.
Nowadays, there are also many more sports to choose from. Some offer team involvement, and others you can perform solo. Some can be played outdoors, and others are enjoyed year-round and sometimes even indoors.
But with so many options out there, it can be hard to know where to start. That is why I came up with this list of questions to consider before signing your child up for something new, and before registration opens up. Also, check out Safest Sports for kids to Play which offers a few options for each age group.
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A study conducted by the University of Toledo suggested that children who have fewer toys are more creative and have longer attention spans. The Ohio-based university recruited 36 toddlers who were allowed to play in a room with either 16 toys or just four. They found that the toddlers who played with four toys used each for twice as long.…
Adore Them is proud to be the Marketing Partner for the Lancaster Baby Shower
A Huge Thank You to every sponsor, exhibitor, attendee, and volunteer that helped to make Lancaster’s 4th Baby Shower a huge success!
This year’s event was presented by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, and took place at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex in Manheim, Pennsylvania. It was wonderful to be in a large venue that could accommodate our entire event in one enormous room! This ensured that every guest could take advantage of all the wonderful show features, and didn’t miss a thing!
We had dozens of local and national businesses that showcased their incredible products and services which cater to young and growing families. With a focus on pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond; this show offered lots of free giveaways, raffle items, special sales & discounts, samples, interactive opportunities, and so much more – for some of the newest and greatest baby products and services on the market!
Over 1300 people registered for our event, and hundreds of families came through our doors the day of – incredible! Our reach expanded to West Chester, King of Prussia, Delaware, and beyond.
A very special thank you to our show sponsors! Because without your help and support we would not have been able to offer so many wonderful activities for our attendees!
We hope that you will follow us for continued updates and parenting information throughout the coming months as we plan the rest of our 2019 events, and begin planning for 2020.
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Enjoy our pictures below from our 2019 event! We hope that you will consider joining us next year for Lancaster’s 5th Baby Shower, or again in the fall for the PA Family Expo – another amazing free community event created for families 🙂
Photo Credits go to the talented Cara Evans Photography
To learn more about this event, check out the full Lancaster Baby Shower collection
for additional information, please email karissa@adorethem.com
Adore Them is proud to be the Marketing Partner for the Lancaster Baby Shower
Event Info | Activities | Giveaways | Exhibitors | Free Tickets
The Lancaster Baby Shower, presented by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, is planned from beginning to end with young families in mind! There are entertainment options for children as well as opportunities for the parents to learn new information, spend a fun day with friends, get a whole bunch of freebies, and do some shopping along the way.
The amazing giveaways are always one of the highlights of the Lancaster Baby Shower events! Thanks to the generosity of these companies, you have a great chance of going home with some awesome freebies 🙂
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FREE Tote Bag filled with goodies for the first 400 people through the door, which includes MAM Pacifiers, Breastmilk Storage Bags by NanoBebe, Samples from Motherlove, “Today I am 1 day old” cards from Milestone, and a wide variety of vouchers and coupons!
FREE Noobie Box for pregnant moms – Click here to reserve (while supplies last)
FREE Baby Bump Photo Booth by WelcomeNewborn – You’ll receive a free printed 8×10 photo
FREE Stack and Splash Bath Toys from Ubbi – Available to the first 60 attendees
FREE Chair Massages by Long’s Chiropractic Health Services
Invite the grandparents, invite your friends, share on social media & help us spread the word.
The Lancaster Baby Shower is taking place on Saturday, June 1st, 2019 from 9am to 1pm at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim, PA.
You may drop in anytime from 9am to 1pm at your convenience! However, the first 400 people through the doors get a FREE tote bag filled with goodies 🙂
Admission is completely FREE!
We simply have each guest register as they come into the event. We are happy to help get you signed in on the day of the event, or…
You can pre-register by going HERE! It’s FREE and allows you to go through the pre-registered line on June 1st. You can also register on your smartphone while you are waiting in line at the event if that is easier for you! Just look for the sign “Pre-Registered Attendees” to receive your welcome information and raffle ticket.
Adore Them is proud to be the Marketing Partner for the Lancaster Baby Shower
Event Info | Activities | Giveaways | Exhibitors | Free Tickets
The Lancaster Baby Shower, presented by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, is planned from beginning to end with young families in mind! There will be hundreds of dollars worth of giveaways available at the Lancaster Baby Shower this year, and there will be fun activities & amenities available as well.
Show Features
While the free samples, great giveaways, and special offer shopping opportunities are always a highlight of the Lancaster Baby Shower events, they have also partnered with great businesses to bring you (and your family) even more activity options!
Discounted 3D Ultrasounds at the event – Click here to reserve your spot (be sure to review pricing and other details before signing up)
FREE Noobie Box for pregnant moms – Click here to reserve (while supplies last)
FREE Baby Bump Photo Booth by WelcomeNewborn – You’ll receive a FREE printed 8×10 photo
FREE Chair Massages by Long’s Chiropractic Health Services
FREE Balloon Twisting by Majik Andrew Entertainment
FREE Gender Reveal Photo Opportunity – LED balloon arch display by Majik Andrew Entertainment
FREE Children’s Play Area by Lapp’s Toys
FREE Ice Cream provided by The Market at Oregon Dairy
FREE Car Seat Safety by Officer J. Skiles of East Hempfield Township Police Department
Entertainment
The entertainment stage is sponsored by UPMC Pinnacle’s OBGYN of Lancaster and features a full morning of great sessions! And a special thanks to the event MC, DillPRO Entertainment.
9:30 AM Children’s Book Presentation & Signing Julie Gonzalez
10:00 AM Demo Class – First Steps In Music with Julie Buterbaugh
10:30 AM Storytelling Puppet – Jerry the Book-loving Gator of Mr. Mike’s Dinosaurs
11:00 AM Learning Session – The 4th Trimester: Healing Your Body, Balancing Hormones & Caring for Your Baby {Presenter: Mary Lee Steffy, RN}
11:30 AM Children’s Book Presentation & Signing Jodi Moore
12:00 PM Birth Resources – Interview: Callie Landis, Birth HQ & The Thrive Podcast for Working Moms
12:45 PM Raffle Winners Announced
Amenities
This entire event is planned with pregnant women and young families in mind! There will be plenty of space to walk around with strollers (and bellies 🙂 ), stroller parking, plenty of restrooms, a central location that is easy to drive to, and free parking!
This year’s Mom’s Lounge is sponsored by Lancaster Maternal Fetal Medicine. It allows you to enjoy a private space equipped with stocked changing stations, comfy chairs for feeding babies, and a selection of quiet activities for young children.
There are great options available on-site at the event space whether you want a quick snack or a sit-down meal! There is a snack and smoothie bar available, and the Forklift and Palate restaurant is also on-site and is a delicious spot to grab lunch.
Invite the grandparents, invite your friends, share on social media & help us spread the word.
The Lancaster Baby Shower is taking place on Saturday, June 1st, 2019 from 9am to 1pm at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim, PA.
You may drop in anytime from 9am to 1pm at your convenience! However, the first 400 people through the doors get a FREE tote bag filled with goodies 🙂
Admission is completely FREE!
We simply have each guest register as they come into the event. We are happy to help get you signed in on the day of the event, or…
You can pre-register by going HERE! It’s FREE and allows you to go through the pre-registered line on June 1st. You can also register on your smartphone while you are waiting in line at the event if that is easier for you! Just look for the sign “Pre-Registered Attendees” to receive your welcome information and raffle ticket.
Adore Them is proud to be the Marketing Partner for the Lancaster Baby Shower
Event Info | Activities | Giveaways | Exhibitors | Free Tickets
The Lancaster Baby Shower, presented by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, is an incredible event for families! Whether you are preparing for pregnancy, expecting your first, have a new baby, have toddlers running around, or are grandparents to little ones, this is a fun, FREE, family-friendly day.
Karissa Tunis, the co-owner of Adore Them, & Katie Strohecker, the owner of Uniquely Planned Events & Design, work together to plan, organize, & run this incredible event! Top vendors in the area will be in attendance, and the giveaways, activities, and perks for attendees continue to grow year after year.
I want to assure you that the entire event has been planned with young families in mind. Karissa & Katie are moms too… they get it. They thought through the whole visitor experience in an effort to make the day as enjoyable & comfortable as possible for the whole family!
The Lancaster Baby Shower has a wide variety of exhibitors that will be there to showcase products & services for pregnancy, babies, & young families. All of the vendors have put a lot of thought into their displays & will be providing visitors with unique offers, giveaways, & activities!
With big names like Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, UPMC Pinnacle OBGYN of Lancaster, Lancaster Maternal Fetal Medicine, May-Grant Obstetrics & Gynecology, Womb with a View, Expecting Miracles, Chicco, Oregon Dairy, and more… there will be plenty to do!
Go HERE for details about the great samples, discounts, and activities that these exhibitors will be offering.
This event is planned from beginning to end with young families in mind. There are entertainment options for children as well as opportunities for the parents to learn new information, spend a fun day with friends, & do some shopping along the way.
There will be hundreds of dollars worth of giveaways at this event!
Check out the full list HERE!
There will be FREE family-friendly activities including…
And more… check out all of the awesome activities HERE!
Everything is well organized, & there are different areas to the event to make it feel more inviting & personable.
The Lancaster Baby Shower is being held at Spooky Nook Sports in Olympic Hall, which allows for lots of space to walk around with strollers (and bellies 🙂 ), stroller parking, plenty of restrooms, a central location that is easy to drive to, and free parking!
Mom’s Lounge
This year’s Mom’s Lounge is sponsored by Lancaster Maternal Fetal Medicine. It allows you to enjoy a private space equipped with stocked changing stations, comfy chairs for feeding babies, and a selection of quiet activities for young children.
Food and Drinks
There are great options available on-site at the event space whether you want a quick snack or a sit-down meal! There is a snack and smoothie bar available, and the Forklift and Palate restaurant is also on-site and is a delicious spot to grab lunch.
The Lancaster Baby Shower is taking place on Saturday, June 1st, 2019 from 9am to 1pm at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim, PA.
You may drop in anytime from 9am to 1pm at your convenience! However, the first 400 people through the doors get a FREE tote bag filled with goodies 🙂
Admission is completely FREE!
We simply have each guest register as they come into the event. We are happy to help get you signed in on the day of the event, or…
You can pre-register by going HERE! It’s FREE and allows you to go through the pre-registered line on June 1st. You can also register on your smartphone while you are waiting in line at the event if that is easier for you! Just look for the sign “Pre-Registered Attendees” to receive your welcome information and raffle ticket.
Mom As You Are Book Review: Daily wisdom for Moms who lose it and want to mindfully get it back. Important reminders to accept ourselves, as we are, in each and every moment. The good, the bad, and the ugly – we can own it all without letting it tear us down. In this book, Dawn Obeidallah Davis, PhD offers insight into a variety of important issues that we face as parents along with practical ways to mindfully work through these difficulties.
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You will be sure to find insight and lessons that you can apply to your own life right away! Dawn has drawn from her own experience as a mom, a development psychologist, and a yoga instructor. Through these experiences, she is able to bring you a beautiful, centering book to help you savor the present….