Events

Dr. Michelle Albright  Leaping into Spring Seasonal transitions are often accompanied by both excitement and anxiety. This year it's even more complicated.   Join us for an interactive discussion about how to: Approach re-opening and re-entry Answer why things are now "okay" when they weren't before  Adjust for skills and behaviors that might have become a […]

Jill Castle, Pediatric Dietitian In this engaging presentation, parents will learn tips on what to feed, how to feed, and ways to bring joy back to feeding your family! Topics will include meal planning, healthy snacks, food balance, good role modeling and messaging around food. REGISTER HERE

Attendees with receive a receive a free Narcan kit with Narcan nasal spray. Our FREE training will cover: - The opioid epidemic - How to prevent an overdose - How to recognize warning signs and symptoms REGISTER HERE

Virtual Program In partnership with the New Canaan Library Recommended for children ages 5-9 What is an ally? How can you be an ally? Join New Canaan CARES on Zoom to explore these questions and more. We will read the book Intersection Allies: We Make Room for All and discuss how to be an ally […]

Jill Castle, Pediatric Dietitian In this engaging presentation, parents will learn tips on what to feed, how to feed, and ways to bring joy back to feeding your family! Topics will include meal planning, healthy snacks, food balance, good role modeling and messaging around food. REGISTER HERE

In partnership with LiveGirl Marisa Porges, PhD, author of What Girls Need: How to Raise Bold, Courageous, and Resilient Women, to learn about what girls need and how adults in their lives can help them reach their goals. Marisa, a role model to young women everywhere, spends her days preparing girls to be leaders and […]

IN PERSON AT WOODWAY COUNTRY CLUB or JOIN US VIA ZOOM  In partnership with the Town of New Canaan  A conversation for parents and teens TEDX Talk Speaker and Suicide-attempt survivor, Emily Torchiana, is the founder of Lost Got Found. The Non-profit's mission is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health by educating students about […]

Preschool Yoga & Wellness  NC Historical Society - Outside Join former elementary school teacher, mother, global educational activist and wellness educator, Katy Ghadiyali, for a fun, 45 minute session of yoga to kickoff the school year! Register Here

Families with elementary, middle, and high school students Waveny Back Patio In partnership with Silver Hill Hospital Dr. Frank Bartolomeo, PhD, LCSW and Tracey Masella, LCSW  This fun, interactive workshop will include: Setting social, academic and athletic expectations  How to create a reasonable plan as a family - what are negotiables, are some expectations too […]

Preschool Yoga & Wellness with Katy  NC Historical Society - Outside (inside if necessary) Join former elementary school teacher, mother, global educational activist and wellness educator, Katy Ghadiyali, for a fun, 45 minute session of yoga to kickoff the school year! Register Here

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month, we have  partnered with the Town of New Canaan, New Canaan Abuse Prevention Partnership, and Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC). Our presenters will introduce a number of different intervention strategies for bystanders.  Participants will then have the opportunity to practice these strategies using scenarios addressing situations involving domestic […]