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 […]

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  

The Social Dilemma – Morning Conversation

Join Dr. Chris Bogart for the morning conversation.  Please send questions in advance to: caresinfo@newcanaancares.org For Zoom Link, Email: caresinfo@newcanaancares.org

The Social Dilemma – Evening Conversation

Join Rebecca Campbell, LCSW for the evening conversation.  Please send questions in advance to: caresinfo@newcanaancares.org For Zoom Link, Email: caresinfo@newcanaancares.org

Healthy Relationships are Learned

Virtual Program for Families with Middle and High School Children Speaker: Ann Rodwell-Lawton, M.S.W from DVCCCT   You will obtain tools to help your child understand: What a healthy relationship looks and feels like Relationship skills, including setting boundaries The importance of healthy communication How to identify unhealthy relationship dynamics rooted in power and control

Winter Isolation Survival Tips

 Virtual Program  Families with children 3-8  Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT This winter may seem a little different than years before. Our younger children have gone through a massive pandemic and as winter approaches they may be gearing up for another round of isolation or an interruption in their social interactions. This discussion will focus on […]

The Social Skills Guide for Tweens

Please note new date - Virtual Program  Families with children 9-12   Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT The stage between elementary and teen years is a little window called the tweens years […]

Diversity in Education – Joint Elementary PTC Meeting

In order to effectively communicate through courageous conversations, parents must play an integral informal role in facilitating critical thinking skills at home and in supplementing the dialogue occurring in students’ formal learning environment.