2025 New Canaan CARES Home Tour
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Join us for a day filled with beautiful homes, inspiring design, and giving back!
Protect Your Health: A Family Conversation About Vaping, Nicotine & Cannabis
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Event: Protect Your Health:
A Family Conversation About Vaping, Nicotine & Cannabis
on Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. at Saxe Middle School.
Parents Under Pressure: A Conversation with Georgette Harrison
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Parents Under Presurre:
A Conversation with Georgette Harrison on April 22
at 9:30 p.m. at New Canaan Library.
Why & When Developmental Milestones Matter
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Why & When Developmental Milestones Matter
with Georgette Harrison on March 21
at 4:30 p.m. at New Canaan YMCA.
CARES Spring Community Program: Chris Herren
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From NBA Dreams to a Mission of Substance Use AwarenessJoin us for a powerful evening with Chris Herren, where he is changing the conversation on substance use, focusing on the first day, not the last.
– Hear his personal journey—from the highs of professional basketball to the depths of addiction and his path to recovery.
– Learn about the risks of early substance use and gain insights into the importance of judgment-free conversations around substance use.
– Discover strategies to delay the “First Day” of substance use, and rethink how we approach the choices that shape our child’s future.
Date: March 27
Location: New Canaan Library
Time: 7 PMThis is a must-attend event for parents. New Canaan High School students, Grades 9-12, will have the opportunity to see Chris Herren present during the school day on Thursday, March 27th.In the evening, parents, community members, and students (Grades 9 and up) who do not attend New Canaan Public Schools are invited to attend.
Let’s start the conversation early and build a stronger, healthier future together!
Thank you to our Community Partners: Silver Hill Hospital, NC Rams All Sports Booster Club, New Canaan Public Schools, New Canaan Library, and St. Luke’s School
Nutrition & Wellness for Teens
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for Nutrition & Wellness for Teens
with Dr. Katie on March 13
at 10 a.m. at New Canaan High School.
CARES Continues the Conversation Fall 2024
Please join New Canaan CARES as we Continue the Conversation with two Community Discussions about
The 5 Principals of Parenting
Wednesday, October 16th, 9:30 am – New Canaan Library
Managing the Early Years
Wednesday, October 23rd, 9:30 am – New Canaan Library
Finding Your Middle Road
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Fall Community Program:
Dr. Aliza Pressman in Conversation with Dr. Bryan Luizzi
Learn a simple, science- and experienced-backed framework to empower you to raise resilient children.
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October 9th, 7 PM
The Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium, New Canaan Library
New Canaan CARES is thrilled to partner with:
New Canaan Country School
New Canaan Library
New Canaan Public Schools
Newcomers Club of New Canaan
plus 8 New Canaan Preschools:
First Presbyterian Nursery School, Methodist Preschool of New Canaan, New Canaan Community Preschool, New Canaan Nature Center Preschool, Playland Nursery School, St. Mark’s Preschool, The Tot’s Spot, Toddlertime Nursery School
Books are currently available for sale at Elm Street Books and will be available on the evening of the program.
To learn more about Dr. Aliza, visit: https://draliza.com @raisinggoodhumanspodcast
Preschool Parenting: How do I help my child manage their behavior?
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May 16th, 9:30 AM
New Canaan Library Craig B. Tate Conference Room
New Canaan CARES is thrilled to partner with New Canaan Library
featuring
Evelyn Bilias Lolis, PhD
Parents of preschoolers, join New Canaan CARES and Evelyn Bilias Lolis, PhD, as Dr. Evelyn shares actionable guidance for supporting positive behavior in young children using evidence-based positive psychological strategies.