{"id":20,"date":"2021-11-18T20:30:17","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T20:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/family\/leadership\/running-a-toddlers-group\/"},"modified":"2022-01-28T10:34:52","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T10:34:52","slug":"running-a-toddlers-group","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/family\/leadership\/running-a-toddlers-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Running a Toddler\u2019s Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Toddler groups can change lives. The best toddler groups can :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>help isolated carers and children to make friends in their local area;<\/li><li>offer support, understanding, and acceptance to carers;<\/li><li>create a safe environment for children to play;<\/li><li>build community amongst carers that continues throughout the week;<\/li><li>be a lifeline to families going through a crisis, supporting them through illness, grief, or loss;<\/li><li>connect carers to other services for more advice or support;<\/li><li>be a first point of contact to bring families into a church community, by inviting carers to other events such as parents\u2019 groups, craft evenings, or family-friendly church events;<\/li><li>bring young families to Christ.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide we will explain in more detail why running a toddler group can help you support and connect with your local community, and how to start and maintain a successful toddler group that can change lives. 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