‘Rhyme Time’ Helping Kids Stay on Beat!

A child's early years are filled with babbling, first words and funny mispronunciations, which lay the foundation for a lifetime of talking. While the importance of chatting, reading books, and singing nursery rhymes with little ones cannot be overstated, it's equally true that parenting can be overwhelming and exhausting!

Take note, tired parents and carers! Our community has services that can lend a helping hand. One fantastic resource is the good old local library and their engaging ‘Rhyme Time’ and 'Story Time' sessions.

These sessions can take the pressure off. Instead of feeling like a one-person show, parents and carers can join a community of caregivers, sharing the joy and occasional chaos that comes with encouraging language skills in the early years.

A trip to the library also introduces children to a social setting, allowing them to interact with other kids and people in their community which is great for social development too!

So, if you find yourself amidst the whirlwind of parenting and looking for a supportive community, check out the local library. Rhyme Time can be a lifeline for tired parents and a treasure trove for the little ones. Together we can build a foundation of words for the next generation, one rhyme at a time!

For information on Library sessions in Horsham, Edenhope, Kaniva, Harrow and Goroke visit the Wimmera Libraries website:

https://www.wimmeralibraries.vic.gov.au/rhymetime-storytime/

 Nhill:

https://www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/Community/Events/Upcoming-Events/Nhill-Rhyme-Time

 St Arnaud:

https://www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Residents/Library-services/St-Arnaud-Library

 Stawell:

https://www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Residents/Library-services/Stawell-Library