During personal visits, Parent Educators discuss developmentally appropriate expectations through the use of the Parents as Teacher's Born to Learn Curriculum. Simple, fun, easy-to-do activities that are age-appropriate are introduced to you that encourage stimulating interaction between you and your child. In addition, a "book sharing" activity is modeled by the Parent Educator. Parent Educators bring a book for the family to keep that coordinates with the visits' topics or is something of special interest to the family. Parent Handouts are left with you that reiterate what was discussed regarding development, parenting issues and helpful suggestions for making book sharing a special time that builds literacy skills as well as strengthens the parent-child relationship.

Parent Educators assist you in completing the "Ages and Stages Questionnaire," a developmental screener that also serves as a teaching tool. The questionnaire is completed on an annual basis unless concerns are noted or you request more frequent screenings. This tool is important in helping you become better observers of your children, and it alerts you to possible developmental delays. Vision and hearing functional evaluations are also components of the Ages and Stages assessment tool. You are taught to repeat these functional evaluations as the child matures and to note problems that should be brought to the attention of a professional.

A Parent Educator's knowledge of the Guilford County community and available programs and resources such as GED opportunities, WIC, Medicaid, CDSA, Guilford County School Exceptional Child Program; and educational opportunities for the entire family.

Parents are invited to participate in parent group meetings which offer a broad range of topics. The intent of the parent group meetings is to combine educational programs with family fun. You have the opportunity to interact with families across cultures through discussions about parenting topics and share common parenting concerns and accomplishments with other parents. Families are encouraged to create play groups and expand their own support network through contacts at these group meetings.