How to Handle BIG Emotions in Your Little One
Virtual EventThis interactive workshop will teach strategies for managing your child’s BIG emotions and your own while adapting to the next normal.
Helping Our Teens Thrive in This Uncertain COVID Environment
Virtual EventJoin Cristina Young for a talk designed to help parents help themselves first. Participants will learn practical tips on implementing excellent self-care routines during long periods of ongoing stress.
Caring for Ourselves in Chaotic Times
Virtual EventHow do parents find time to preserve their own health and well – being? Maintaining mental health is just as important, and often just as challenging, as keeping up with […]
Domestic Violence 101: Every House is Not A Home
Virtual EventIn recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we invite you to participate in this important conversation to help us all understand the various impacts on victims and how we can help make a difference in our community, and beyond. The conversation will be led by Domestic Violence Crisis Center Experts Ann Rodwell-Lawton, M.S.W. Nikkia Ellis […]
Learning & Leading in a Time of Social Justice Activism: What Can We Do?
Virtual EventThe U.S. is undergoing the largest and most sustained movement for social change and racial justice in history. No community is untouched.
Teen Decision Making: A Community Conversation
Virtual EventJoin us for an exciting discussion on how to coach your kids on important topics related to their teenage years.
THE COVID HOLIDAY GUIDE
What is your family plan this holiday season? Chelsea McGee, LCSW Julianne Green, LMSW Chelsea and Julianne will provide ideas on what to include in your plan to stay connected and celebrate the gifts in the moment.
Vaping, Did you Know? – A Family Conversation
A webinar recommended for families with children 11+ Vaping is an emerging public health threat to our community’s youth as young as 11 years old. Do you and your child know what Vaping is and the effects it has on their lungs and life? Join this conversation with your child to become educated together! In […]
Mental Health 101: Families with children ages 10-13
Virtual Program Emma Kate Freatman, LPC Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. What happens when your child's mental health encounters a new and different experience? How do children handle it? How do parents handle it when they see their children in distress? Learn ways to effectively manage anxiety in your child […]
Let’s Talk About It: Mental Health – Families with children ages 14+
Virtual Program Emma Kate Freatman, LPC It’s ok to not be ok!” Join us with your child for an open, honest, conversation about the importance of checking in with them. Teens are talking about it, you can too! In partnership with Silver Hill Hospital
Transition to Kindergarten
Snow date 11/15/21 Presenters: New Canaan Elementary School Principals All incoming Parents from East, West and South are welcome! Come for a presentation and conversation about preparation for kindergarten, including social, emotional, and developmental milestones. Bring your questions! Stay Tuned for Details on Zoom Link In partnership with New Canaan Public Schools and Preschool Directors […]
The Social Dilemma Screening
Join us to watch The Social Dilemma “A handful of engineers in Silicon Valley aren’t just programming code. They are programming human civilization. The only question that remains is, what are we going to do about it?” – Jeff Orlowski, Director For Zoom Link, Email: caresinfo@newcanaancares.org