United Services for Children

Danielle Feinstein sings "It's a Small World" by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman at the 2024 annual United Services for Children gala last Saturday night at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles. Thank you Danielle for your beautiful performance! https://lnkd.in/gCAjWHGe

It's difficult sometimes to know how to respond in the moment to challenging toddler behaviors. Here are some suggestions from ZERO TO THREE to support you in your efforts. https://bit.ly/3MnGc7p

Thank you to everyone who came to our 40th annual gala "It's a Small World" Saturday at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles! It was a beautiful night, full of love and support for United Services for Children and the families we serve. We honored Kent Heintz for his years of volunteer philanthropy and FAMILY ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY TRAINING for supporting families of children with disabilities. Our volunteers did an incredible job pulling off a remarkable event! Special thanks to our amazing sponsors for making It's a Small World Possible! NorthPoint Development, Community Living, Inc., Michael Staenberg, Vanstar Construction, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital, M+H Architects, Acropolis Investment Management, LLC, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles, Bax Engineering, BMO Harris Bank, Carrollton Bank, General Motors, Great Southern Bank, and SSM Health.

Increase your toddler's safety at home, in other family settings, and in the car by implementing these helpful safety tips from First Things First. https://bit.ly/3Xhr5Tk

Here are a few tips from the Child Mind Institute on how to de-stress your school morning routine. It's all about planning ahead! https://bit.ly/46VowJV

In this article from the American Academy of Pediatrics on cognitive development, find out more about what to expect from your two-year-old in terms of concept development and problem solving. https://bit.ly/3ewrB79

Last Call for Tickets! Our It’s a Small World Gala is just around the corner, and we don’t want you to miss out! We’ll be closing ticket sales this Sunday, so be sure to grab yours before it's too late. It’s shaping up to be a wonderful night filled with fun, friendship, food, and some fabulous auction items! We hope you can join us for this unforgettable evening! #SmallWorldGala #LastCall #JoinUs #GalaNight https://lnkd.in/g_jW5frK

This weekend, explore the Kids Korner at the Festival of the Little Hills in Frontier Park! It’s free and open Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Festival of the Little Hills has been celebrating the rich history of St. Charles, Missouri, for 52 years and showcases 300 arts and crafts vendors. Additionally, over 50 nonprofit organizations will offer a diverse selection of food and beverage items for sale, with the funds benefiting their missions. Admission to the festival is free! https://bit.ly/3WXK1Gx

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) shares 11 developmentally appropriate and loving ways for you to prepare and support your toddler during school drop-off. https://bit.ly/4cuWhCF

Thank you to our friends at the St. Charles County Ambulance District for spending the day teaching our staff life-saving skills through the American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Training Program. More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year. If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival from an out of hospital cardiac arrest. #CPR #cprtraining