Lincoln Parents' Center

06/15/2026

🍦🚓Family Night Fun!🚓🍦
Thank you to Josh Pharis and the Logan County Sheriff's Office for bringing out the police cars, showing the children around, answering questions, and handing out stickers. The kids loved getting an up-close look at the squad cars and meeting our local law enforcement officers! 🚔

Afterwards, we headed to Top Hat Creamery for some sweet treats. Ice cream was on us, and it was the perfect way to end a fun-filled evening. 🍨

Most of all, thank you to all the families who joined us. We loved spending the evening learning, exploring, and making memories together. We can't wait to see you at our next event!

06/10/2026

Summer is in full swing, which means lots of fun days spent splashing, swimming, and making memories by the water!☀️

Whether you're headed to the pool, splash pad, or just enjoying some backyard water play, it's important to keep water safety top of mind. Young children can get into dangerous situations quickly, and drowning can happen silently in as little as 1–2 inches of water.

Check out these water safety tips to help keep your little ones safe while they enjoy all the fun summer has to offer! 🏖️🛟

06/08/2026

🌳 Pop-Up Park Day! ☀️
Join Lincoln Parents' Center for a fun morning at the park! All families are welcome - enrolled families and friends from the community.
Take a walk with the younger babies or let the older kids enjoy the playground while connecting with other families! We hope to see you there🌳☀️

06/04/2026

Children Learn Through Play
Playing in water is a fun way for children to build important skills. From scooping and pouring to splashing and stirring, water play helps strengthen:
💧Fine motor skills
💧Problem-solving skills
💧Language development
💧Coordination & body awareness
💧Confidence, creativity, and curiosity
Remember, children learn best through play & you're their favorite teacher!
Water play doesn’t have to be fancy either! Here are some fun & simple ideas:

06/02/2026

Thanks to the United Way of Logan County, Illinois grant we were able to bless our enrolled families with diapers and educational toys for them to keep in their homes. We look forward to the continued partnership!

United Way of Logan County is proud to partner with Lincoln Parents' Center in 2026. The Lincoln Parents' Center provides free play-based program supporting Logan County families who are expecting or have children under 3. Their mission is to encourage parenting behaviors which lead to a child's secure attachment, confident exploration, and effective communication - building the foundation for future success in school and community. Find out more at https://www.adi.org/lincolnparentscenter.html.

06/01/2026

A big thank you to The LMH Market for having us this weekend! We had so much fun singing songs, reading stories, and connecting with families in our community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to join a circle time, enter our book giveaways, and spend part of your morning with us. We loved seeing so many smiling faces!

We'll be back next month on June 20th for Mini Market Shopping Day. We hope to see you there for another fun-filled morning! 🥦🌽🍓

05/29/2026

We will be out at The LMH Market tomorrow with our Mini Market Circle Time! 🎶📚

Come join us for fun songs and stories and be sure to put your child’s name in for a chance to win a book giveaway! We can’t wait to see you there!

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

Bring your little ones and join us at Guest House for Sips & Songs tomorrow☕️📖🎵

05/26/2026

“I Love Bugs!” is a wonderful Room to Grow book that can be enjoyed at every stage of your child’s development 🐞🐜

With toddlers, you can flip through the pages together, point out the bright pictures, and talk about the different bugs you see. As your child grows, they’ll begin to enjoy listening to (and eventually reading) the full story from start to finish - no skipping needed!

You can buy this book online, at a local bookstore, or check it out for free at the Lincoln Public Library District - Youth Services!