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Each quarter, PATCH is proud to bring to you PATCH 'Ohana Network, a resource newsletter for Hawaii's families.

PATCH 'Ohana Network is an opportunity to highlight community programs and services, share parenting tips and information and much more.

Winter 2012 issue:  January-March 2012  Contains articles on fatherhood, understanding children's behavior and preventing children from choking on small parts; announcements about Kindergarten and Preschool Open Doors open enrollment; resources and information for parents, and more!

Fall 2011 Issue: October-December 2011 Features school readiness activities to prepare your child for preschool, articles about influenza in children and choosing the right car seat.  Contains our regular events calendar, Children and Youth events, etc.

Summer 2011 Issue: July-September 2011 Math/Science activities to do with your keiki, important announcements, parent workshops, online child care training, quality care program information, our thanks to sponsors of PATCH 2011 Annual Benefit.  Mahalo!

Spring 2011 Issue: April-June 2011 Preparing for and dealing with disasters, bullying, legislature for early childhood education and care, Preschool Open Doors open enrollment, Tax credits and assistance, Hawaii's Favorite Child Care Provider/Preschool Teacher contest and more parenting information!

Winter 2011 Issue: January-March 2011 More science activities and an article on children and the media.  Contains events, Kindergarten and Preschool Open Doors child care subsidy open enrollment information, FREE Life Insurance which provides for your child's education, and other resources.

Fall 2010 Issue: October-December 2010 Features science activities you can do with children, from infancy through to kindergarten and beyond, and articles about the high price of child care.  Contains our regular events calendar and a big Mahalo to our Annual Meeting & Benefit dinner "Preschool" Level sponsors.

Summer 2010 Issue: July-September 2010  With ways to support your child's early learning, reduce aggressive behavior in young children, information about a free vision, hearing and developmental screening program for Oahu 2-5 yr olds, upcoming events, etc.

Spring 2010 Issue: April-June 2010  Articles on playing with your infant and biting, information on child care emergency financial assistance, free health insurance services, Preschool Open Doors program open enrollment, etc.

Winter 2010 Issue: January-March 2010 Features articles on supporting your child's early learning and best practices for parent-caregiver communication.  Kindergarten registration and Preschool Open Doors program open enrollment information.

Fall 2009 Issue: October-December 2009 In this issue: Making Halloween Fun and Safe, Problem Solving for Toddlers, event calendar, plus FREE PATCH Memberships for Providers who sign up for Quality Care or Food Program before the end of the year.  

Summer 2009 Issue: July-September 2009 Tells you how to get kids back in the school 'groove', and has information about Safe Sleep, Free Health Insurance for kids and Quality Care.

Spring 2009 Issue: April-June 2009 Contains articles about how investing in children and high quality child care is investing in our nation's success and establishing a back-up plan for your child care.

Winter 2009 Issue: January-March 2009 With articles on fostering positive social skills to ensure your child's success and on how you impact your child's perceptions and attitudes about difference.

Fall 2008 Issue: October-December 2008 Tells you how to keep your keiki safe outdoors this summer and has tips to help children adjust now that it is Back-to-School time.

Summer 2008 Issue: July-September 2008 Information on how to keep your keiki safe outdoors this summer and has tips to help children adjust now that it is Back-to-School time.

Spring 2008 Issue: April-June 2008 This issue provides tips on preparing your preschooler for summer fun.

Winter 2008 Issue: January-March 2008 Focuses on the importance of a good night's sleep for your child. Plus the Top Five home safety hazards, early childhood community resources and much more.