Events Archive

• February

  24

  Webinar: Boots on the Ground Parenting: Raising Children with Grit and Resilience

  02/24/21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Our primary and overriding responsibility as a parent is to raise children so they can thrive without us. Ever feel like you don’t know what you’re doing? Join the crowd! These are difficult and unprecedented times that require a boots on the ground mentality. We need to pay more attention to what we know and […]

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• February

  17

  Webinar: The Negative Influences of Screen-Time and Content on Children’s Development and What We Can Do About It

  02/17/21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – With the advent of technology and its rapid dominance in our lives, our children are learning more about the world, life and themselves on a screen than through interactions with us. This dynamic is having unprecedented effects on our children’s wellbeing. Want some help? Join me for a talk that will cover the following: • […]

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• February

  10

  Webinar: Weeding out Fact from Fiction: Marijuana, Alcohol, Nicotine & More

  02/10/21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Parents have the greatest influence over whether their kids use drugs and alcohol. Knowledge and Communication is key! In this talk you will learn the following: At what age should you start talking to your children about drugs and alcohol. How do you do it at different ages and stages of their development. What to […]

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• February

  3

  Webinar: The Pressure to be Perfect and Its Unintended Consequences

  02/03/21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – We are raising our children in complicated times where performance is valued over character. In such a competitive world, parents, educators and leaders are unwittingly passing on to their children pressure to be perfect. In turn, our children are feeling inadequate, anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, scared and tired. This talk is designed to address how we […]

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• November

  9

  Webinar: Covid-19 and Disappointment

  11/09/20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Presented by East Haddam Youth and Family Services  The holidays are likely to look much different this year, with social distancing measures still in effect. Many family and community events will be canceled or modified, and with that might come disappointment for children and parents alike. Join us for a discussion on coping with that […]

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• October

  28

  Webinar: Parenting in a Pandemic

  10/28/20 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Presented by:  The Hive Chester We invite you to join us for our webinar on Parenting in the COVID-19 Pandemic. Alicia Farrell, Ph.D., Cognitive Psychologist, National Speaker and Owner of Clearview Consulting will share her thoughts and we will hear from entrepreneurs, Shay Cantner, founder of Engagement Solutions, and Briana Jewczyn, The Hive Chester, on […]

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• September

  14

  Navigating Your Marriage in Retirement: Potential Pitfalls and Unexpected Opportunities

  09/14/20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm –

  Retirement can challenge a marriage in complicated ways. Roles change. Expectations shift. Connection evolves. It helps to stay light on your feet and embrace the dynamic nature of this time in your life. You are not alone to have concerns about how your lives and relationships may change, and as with life, it’s unpredictable!

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• December

  10

  The Pressure to be Perfect and Its Unintended Consequences on Our Children

  12/10/19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Presented by Durham/Middlefield Youth and Family Services

  405 Main St, Middlefield, CT
• December

  9

  Raising a Well-Adjusted, Confidence and Self-Reliant Boy

  12/09/19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Presented by Guildford Center for Children Early Education Program

  47 StoneHouse Lane, Guilford, CT
• December

  4

  Run Your Own Race: How to Feed Your Resilience for a Longer, Healthier and More Connected Life

  12/04/19 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Presented by the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce

  1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
• December

  3

  Trauma Proofing: How to Nurture Our Childen’s Grit, Resilience and Self-Confidence

  12/03/19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Presented by the CASA Coalition

  457 Bound Line Road, Wolcott ,
• November

  25

  Healthy Brain, Healthy Body: Vaping and Marijuana

  11/25/19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am –

  457 Bound Line Road, Wolcott ,
• November

  18

  Anxiety: The Monster Among Us

  11/18/19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Presented by the Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SEPTO)

  47 StoneHouse Lane, Guilford, CT
• October

  9

  The Power of Positive Parenting: How to Talk to Kids About Drugs and Alcohol

  10/09/19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Presented by AHM Youth and Family Services

  25 Pendleton Drive, Hebron ,
• October

  7

  The Pressure to be Perfect and Its Unintended Consequences on Our Children

  10/07/19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm –

  150 Thompson Road, Avon,
• October

  2

  Trauma Proofing: How to Nurture Our Children’s Grit, Resilience and Self-Confidence

  10/02/19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Presented by the Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SEPTO)

  47 StoneHouse Lane, Guilford, CT
• September

  23

  Trauma Proofing: How to Nurture Our Children’s Grit, Resilience and Self-Confidence

  09/23/19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Guilford Center for Children Early Education Program

  47 StoneHouse Lane, Guilford, CT
• September

  18

  Prevention: Importance of Upstream and Downstream Efforts

  09/18/19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Milford Prevention Council Annual Meeting

  70 W River St, Milford,
• September

  16

  Understanding the Adolescent Brain and Its Influence on Thought and Behavior

  09/16/19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Presented by the Special Education Parent Teacher Organization

  47 StoneHouse Lane, Guilford, CT
• August

  20

  The Pressure to be Perfect and Its Unintended Consequences on Our Children

  08/20/19 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm – Anxiety:  The Monster Among Us Oneday on Dayone Annual Conference All Day Conference Sponsored by the Milford Education Foundation  

  70 W River St, Milford,
• May

  17

  Trauma Proofing: How to Nurture Our Children’s Grit, Resilience and Self-Confidence

  05/17/19 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm –

  35 Bungay Road, Seymour ,
• May

  3

  The Pressure to be Perfect and Its Unintended Consequences on Our Children

  05/03/19 @ 12:00 am – Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

  2189 Silas Deane Hwy., Rocky Hill ,
• May

  1

  Marijuana: Weeding Out Fact From Fiction

  05/01/19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Parents have the greatest influence over whether or not their children use drugs. Being informed is paramount. This talk will cover the latest research findings and national trends related to marijuana use in the teen years and discuss practical tips for keeping children drug free. This information is vital for today’s responsible parenting, policy making […]

  405 Main St, Middlefield, CT
• April

  25

  Marijuana: Weeding Out Fact From Fiction

  04/25/19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Parents have the greatest influence over whether or not their children use drugs. Being informed is paramount. This talk will cover the latest research findings and national trends related to marijuana use in the teen years and discuss practical tips for keeping children drug free. This information is vital for today’s responsible parenting, policy making […]

  15 School Rd, Moodus, CT
• April

  23

  Preparing for College: Reality and Fantasy

  04/23/19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Wellness Panel

  1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
• April

  5

  Trauma Proofing: How to Nurture Our Children’s Grit, Resilience and Self-Confidence

  04/05/19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm –

  42 Maynard Road, Old Saybrook, CONNECTICUT
• March

  20

  The Pressure to be Perfect and Its Unintended Consequences on Our Children

  03/20/19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Presented by Wilton Youth Council

  137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton ,
• March

  20

  The Pressure to be Perfect and Its Unintended Consequences on Our Children

  03/20/19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Presented by Weston Youth Services

  56 Norfield Road , Weston ,
• March

  11

  Marijuana: Weeding Out Fact From Fiction

  03/11/19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Parents have the greatest influence over whether or not their children use drugs. Being informed is paramount. This talk will cover the latest research findings and national trends related to marijuana use in the teen years and discuss practical tips for keeping children drug free. This information is vital for today’s responsible parenting, policy making […]

  1 Winthrop Road , Deep River, CT
• March

  8

  Anxiety: The Monster Among Us

  03/08/19 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Polson Middle School Faculty and Staff Training

  302 Green Hill Road, Madison, CT
• March

  5

  Building Grit and Resilience Through Problem Solving

  03/05/19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Essential Life Skills for Teens Series Presented by Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services

  1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
• February

  19

  Raising a Touchscreen Generation

  02/19/19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Raising a Touch Screen Generation and showing of ‘Screenagers’

  216 Broad St., New London,

  Presented by Ledge Light Health District and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
• February

  6

  Anxiety: The Monster Among Us

  02/06/19 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am – Presented to the Connecticut Associations of Schools – Center for Leadership and Innovation

  30 Realty Drive , Cheshire,
• January

  24

  Raising a Touchscreen Generation

  01/24/19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Are you concerned or confused about the role technology should play in our children’s daily lives? Join us for a talk that will answer these important questions: How does technology effect early-childhood brain development? How much technology is too much? What is the difference between “good” and “bad” technology? What responsibility do we have as […]

  70 W River St, Milford,
• November

  13

  Anxiety: The Monster Among US

  11/13/18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Sponsored by  the Milford Education Foundation

  70 W River St, Milford,
• November

  12

  Trauma Proofing: How to Nurture Our Children’s Grit, Resilience and Self-Confidence

  11/12/18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Presented by Old Saybrook Youth and Family

  1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
• November

  8

  Anxiety: The Monster Among Us

  11/08/18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm –

  42 Maynard Road, Old Saybrook, CONNECTICUT
• November

  1

  Marijuana: Weeding Out Fact From Fiction

  11/01/18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Parents have the greatest influence over whether or not their children use drugs. Being informed is paramount. This talk will cover the latest research findings and national trends related to marijuana use in the teen years and discuss practical tips for keeping children drug free. This information is vital for today’s responsible parenting, policy making […]

  61 Durant Terrace, Middletown, CT
• October

  23

  Building Grit and Resilience Through Problem Solving

  10/23/18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Essential Life Skills for Teens Series

  1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
• October

  17

  Ask for a Ride to the Highway: Approaching Life with Courage

  10/17/18 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am – Keynote to the High School Student Body Presented by East Haddam Youth and Family Services

  15 School Road, Moodus, CT
• October

  17

  Trauma Proofing: How to Nurture Our Children’s Grit, Resilience and Self-Confidence

  10/17/18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm –

  15 School Road, Moodus, Connecticut
• October

  10

  Anxiety: The Monster Among Us

  10/10/18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm –

  405 Main St, Middlefield, CT
• October

  2

  Understanding the Adolescent Brain and Its Influence on Thought and Behavior

  10/02/18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Presented by the Clinton Parent Teacher Organization

  137 Glenwood , Clinton ,
• September

  24

  Run Your Own Race: How to Feed Your Resilience for a Longer, Healthier and More Connected Life

  09/24/18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm –

  52 Missionary Road, Cromwell ,
• August

  21

  Anxiety: The Monster Among Us

  08/21/18 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm – Anxiety:  The Monster Among Us Raising a Touchscreen Generation OneDay on DayOne Annual Education Conference

  70 W River St, Milford,

  Sponsored by the Milford Education Foundation
• July

  20

  Anxiety: The Monster Among Us

  07/20/18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

  243 Tresser Blvd, Stamford,
• May

  22

  Ask for a Ride to the Highway: Approaching Life with Courage

  05/22/18 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am – Presented by the Milford Prevention Council

  70 W River St, Milford,
• May

  21

  Anxiety: The Monster Among Us

  05/21/18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm –

  302 Green Hill Road, Madison, CT
• May

  15

  Sexting in Adolescence: What is Normal, Abnormal and Maladaptive

  05/15/18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm –

  166 South Broad Street, Pawcatuck,
• May

  14

  Building Grit and Resilience Through Problem Solving

  05/14/18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Essential Life Skills for Teens Series

  1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
• May

  8

  Civility: Teaching Children Respect, Tolerance and Empathy in a Complicated World

  05/08/18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm –

  47 StoneHouse Lane, Guilford, CT
• May

  4

  Anxiety: The Monster Among Us

  05/04/18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm –

  625 N. Rod, Mystic,
• April

  30

  The Power of Positive Parenting: How to Talk to Kids About Drugs and Alcohol

  04/30/18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Parents have the greatest influence over whether their kids use drugs. Communication is key! In this talk you will learn about: Current trends in alcohol and drug use among tweens and teens How to have an effective and ongoing conversation about alcohol and drugs with your kids What to say and do if your child […]

  405 Main St, Middlefield, CT
• April

  18

  Raising a Touchscreen Generation

  04/18/18 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm –

  56 Gatehouse Road, Stamford ,

  Presented to Newport Academy and Fusion Academy
• April

  4

  Trauma Proofing: How to Nurture Our Children’s Grit, Resilience and Self-Confidence

  04/04/18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm –

  56 High Street, Deep River,
• March

  29

  Anxiety: The Monster Among Us and Its Relationship to Substance Abuse

  03/29/18 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm –

  170 Elm Street, Enfield,
• March

  21

  Anxiety: The Monster Among Us

  03/21/18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Pressure to be Perfect and Its Unintended Consequences on Our Children Sponsored by the Milford Education Foundation

  70 W River St, Milford,
• March

  12

  Marijuana: Weeding Out Fact From Fiction

  03/12/18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Presented to the Middlesex Institute of Life-Long Learning

  Chapman Hall, Middletown, CT
• March

  6

  Trauma Proofing: How to Nurture Our Children’s Grit, Resilience and Self-Confidence

  03/06/18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm –

  1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
• February

  6

  Raising a Touchscreen Generation

  02/06/18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Are you concerned or confused about the role technology should play in our children’s daily lives? Join us for a talk that will answer these important questions: How does technology effect early-childhood brain development? How much technology is too much? What is the difference between “good” and “bad” technology? What responsibility do we have as […]

  185 E. Main Street, Branford,
• January

  31

  Compassion Counts: Weathering the Adolescent Storm in a Pressure Filled World

  01/31/18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Come down to the Old Saybrook High School auditorium for a dynamic evening! Be inspired! Teens, parents/caregivers & teachers will learn how to: Keep communication positive Foster grit and resilience Harness the hidden power of imperfection Dan Osborne, CEO of Gilead Community Services, will be the moderator for the evening, with Tom Allen, Ph.D., founder […]

  1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
• January

  29

  Building Grit and Resilience Through Problem Solving

  01/29/18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Essential Life Skills for Teens Series

  1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
• January

  25

  Raising a Touchscreen Generation and Showing of ‘Screenagers’

  01/25/18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – SCREENAGERS is about the impact of the digital age on children and how to help them minimize harmful effects and find balance. In the documentary, physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics […]

  70 W River St, Milford,
• January

  10

  Anxiety: The Monster Among Us

  01/10/18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – More children than ever seem to be struggling with anxiety.   You will learn: How to recognize anxiety in your children. Specific skills and techniques to help your children manage their anxiety. Who to have on your team and how to collaborate with them if your child struggles with anxiety. How to manage your own stress/anxiety […]

  1 Winthrop Road , Deep River, CT
• May

  30

  Marijuana: Weeding Out Fact From Fiction

  05/30/17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Parents have the greatest influence over whether or not their children use drugs. Being informed is paramount. This talk will cover the latest research findings and national trends related to marijuana use in the teen years and discuss practical tips for keeping children drug free. This information is vital for today’s responsible parenting, policy making […]

  472 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT
• May

  17

  Anxiety: The Monster Among Us (Part II)

  05/17/17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – More children than ever seem to be struggling with anxiety. This is the second in a two-part workshop designed to address why and what we can do about it. Didn’t come to Part I in the Fall of 2016? No need and no worries! Don’t miss this one! You will learn: How to recognize anxiety […]

  265 Main Street, Portland, CT
• May

  16

  Film Showing: ‘Screenagers’ Followed by community conversation

  05/16/17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – SCREENAGERS is about the impact of the digital age on children and how to help them minimize harmful effects and find balance. In the documentary, physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, […]

  134 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT
• May

  10

  Marijuana: Weeding Out Fact From Fiction

  05/10/17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Parents have the greatest influence over whether or not their children use drugs. Being informed is paramount. This talk will cover the latest research findings and national trends related to marijuana use in the teen years and discuss practical tips for keeping children drug free. This information is vital for today’s responsible parenting, policy making […]

  155 Rafia Road, Enfield, CT
• May

  9

  Film Showing: ‘Screenagers’ followed by community conversation

  05/09/17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – SCREENAGERS is about the impact of the digital age on children and how to help them minimize harmful effects and find balance. In the documentary, physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, […]

  30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield, CT
• May

  5

  Marijuana: Weeding Out Fact From Fiction

  05/05/17 @ 1:45 pm – 4:00 pm – Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families 22nd Annual Conference Parents have the greatest influence over whether or not their children use drugs. Being informed is paramount. This talk will cover the latest research findings and national trends related to marijuana use in the teen years and discuss practical tips for keeping children drug free. […]

  180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull, CT
• May

  3

  Tips for Parents with College-Bound Students

  05/03/17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm –   Nathan Hale Ray High School Library/Media Center, 15 School Road, Moodus, CT Contact: Kaitlin Hagan, Youth Services Coordinator, 860.873.3296

  15 School Road, Moodus, Connecticut
• April

  20

  Community Conversation, Panel on Mental Health and Substance Abuse

  04/20/17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Time is TBD

  800 Old Colchester Road, Oakdale, CT
• April

  19

  Trauma Proofing: How to Nurture Your Children’s Grit, Resilience and Self Confidence

  04/19/17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – We all want our children to be healthy and happy. How do we ensure that they have what it takes to create joy and happiness in the face of life’s adversities? Come find out! Not only will you learn about how to nurture emotional strength in your children but you may even learn a little […]

  265 Main Street, Portland, CT
• April

  17

  The Art of Problem Solving

  04/17/17 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am – Got Problems? Everybody does! This workshop is designed to empower you to unleash your problem solving power. You will learn and practice a value-based process to accurately identify and solve problems as well as make effective decisions, on the job and in your life. This practical problem solving skill set is based in scientific research […]

  1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
• April

  5

  Self Care: Take care of yourself, now. Your burning daylight!

  04/05/17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In order to care for yourself you must carve out time when you would normally be taking care of someone or something else. This doesn’t always feel comfortable or possible, right? Whether you are a parent, educator, counselor or mentor to children of any age you are a caregiver and this workshop is for you. […]

  15 School Road, Moodus, Connecticut
• April

  4

  Raising a Touchscreen Generation

  04/04/17 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am – Raising a Touchscreen Generation, Follow-up community conversation concerning ‘Screenagers’ film.

  302 Green Hill Road, Madison, CT
• March

  28

  Boots on the Ground Parenting: Using Positive Reinforcement and Collaborative Problem Solving as Your Primary Parenting Tools

  03/28/17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm –   Whether you have toddlers, youngsters or teens this talk will prepare you to parent your children to become competent, independent and resilient. You will learn down-to-earth and practical skills you can apply immediately. Come. Learn. Ask. Be inspired. We will cover the following and more: How to use positive reinforcement and collaborative problem solving […]

  47 StoneHouse Lane, Guilford, CT
• March

  21

  Talking to Kids about Drugs and Alcohol

  03/21/17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Talking to Kids about Drugs and Alcohol: Why should you? What should you say? How should you say it?

  1650 Route 12, Gales Ferry , CT
• March

  8

  Self Care: Take Care of Yourself, Now. Your Burning Daylight.

  03/08/17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – In order to care for yourself you must carve out time when you would normally be taking care of someone or something else. This doesn’t always feel comfortable or possible, right? Whether you are a parent, educator, counselor or mentor to children of any age you are a caregiver and this workshop is for you. […]

  265 Main Street, Portland, CT
• February

  15

  Anxiety: The Monster Among Us (Part II)

  02/15/17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – More children than ever seem to be struggling with anxiety. This is the second in a two-part workshop designed to address why and what we can do about it. Didn’t come to Part I in the Fall of 2016? No need and no worries! Don’t miss this one! You will learn: How to recognize anxiety […]

  265 Main Street, Portland, CT
• February

  8

  Self Care: Take Care of Yourself, Now. Your Burning Daylight.

  02/08/17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm –   Take Care of Yourself, Now. Your Burning Daylight. In order to care for yourself you must carve out time when you would normally be taking care of someone or something else. This doesn’t always feel comfortable or possible, right? Whether you are a parent, educator, counselor or mentor to children of any age you […]

  15 School Road, Moodus, Connecticut
• February

  1

  Trauma Proofing: How to Nurture Our Children’s Grit, Resilience, and Self-Confidence

  02/01/17 @ 4:45 pm – 8:00 pm – CT Shoreline Early Childhood Community Forum (Snow Date: February 8th, 2017) We all want our children to be healthy and happy. How do we ensure that they have what it takes to create joy and happiness in the face of life’s adversities? Come find out! Not only will you learn about how to nurture emotional […]

  105 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT
• January

  26

  Film Showing: ‘Screenagers’ followed by panel discussion

  01/26/17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – SCREENAGERS is about the impact of the digital age on children and how to help them minimize harmful effects and find balance. In the documentary, physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, […]

  156 McVeagh Road, Westbrook , CT
• January

  24

  Talking to Your Kids About Drugs

  01/24/17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – WHY Should You?  WHAT Should You Say?   HOW Should You Say It? Parents have the greatest influence over whether their kids use drugs. Communication is key! In this talk you will learn about: Current trends in drug use among tweens and teens. How to have an ongoing conversation about drugs with your kids. What to […]

  1 Harry Austin Drive, Mystic, CT
• January

  19

  Marijuana: Weeding Out Fact From Fiction

  01/19/17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – You have the greatest influence over whether or not children use drugs. Being informed is paramount. This talk will cover the latest research findings and national trends related to marijuana use in the teen years and discuss practical tips for keeping children drug free. This information is vital for today’s responsible policy making, mentoring, counseling […]

  334 Farmington Ave., Plainville, CT
• January

  18

  Raising a Well-Adjusted Confident and Self Reliant Boy

  01/18/17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Raising Boys- Are you raising a boy? Are you teaching boys? Are you coaching boys? Are you counseling boys? This talk is for you because boys are different than girls. They need different experiences and support to form a strong sense of self and to become self-reliant. This presentation is FREE! Get more information on […]

  405 Main St, Middlefield, CT
• January

  17

  Film Showing: ‘Screenagers’ followed by panel discussion

  01/17/17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – SCREENAGERS is about the impact of the digital age on children and how to help them minimize harmful effects and find balance. In the documentary, physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, […]

  346 Butternut Street, Middletown, CT
• December

  6

  Film Showing: ‘Screenagers’ followed by panel discussion

  12/06/16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm –   Followed by panel discussion on children’s use of technology Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services Middlefield, CT Contact: Betsey Dean  860.349.0258

  405 Main St, Middlefield, CT
• November

  9

  Stress, Anxiety and Resilience in Children, Oh My!

  11/09/16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm –   Nathan Hale Ray High School Library/Media Center Moodus, CT Contact: Kaitlin Hagan, Youth Services Coordinator, 860.873.3296

  15 School Road, Moodus, CT
• November

  3

  Running Your Own Race: How to Feed Your Resilience for a Longer, Healthier and More Connected Life

  11/03/16 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm –   Bengston Conference Room, Middlesex Hospital Middletown, CT  

  28 Crescent Street, Middletown, CT
• October

  12

  E-Cigarettes…It’s Just Vapor, So What’s the Harm?

  10/12/16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Old Saybrook Middle School Library/Media Center Contact: Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 860.395.3190

  60 Sheffield Street, Old Saybrook, CT
• October

  5

  Stress and Anxiety in Children, O My!

  10/05/16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – For more information contact Allison Behnke 860.342.6758 or earlychildhoodcouncil@portlandct.org

  265 Main Street, Portland, CT
• October

  5

  Stress and Anxiety in Children, O My!

  10/05/16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Contact: Allison Behnke  860.342.6758 or earlychildhoodcouncil@portlandct.org

  265 Main Street, Portland, CT , Connecticut
• September

  14

  Raising a Well-Adjusted, Confident and Self-Reliant Boy

  09/14/16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Contact: Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services  860.395.3190

  1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
• June

  6

  CYSA’s Juvenile Review Board/LIST Conference Understanding the Adolescent Brain

  06/06/16 @ 8:15 am – 4:00 pm – Contact: Erica Bromely, MSW

  185 Main St, New Britain, CT
• June

  1

  Marijuana: Weeding Out Fact From Fiction

  06/01/16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Parents have the greatest influence over whether or not their children use drugs. Being informed is paramount. This talk will cover the latest research findings and national trends related to marijuana use in the teen years and discuss practical tips for keeping children drug free. This information is vital for today’s responsible parenting, policy making […]

  45 Westminster Road, Canterbury, Connecticut
• June

  1

  Marijuana: Weeding Out Fact From Fiction

  06/01/16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Contact: Diana Zuckerman 860.546.9421

  45 Westminster Road, Canterbury, Connecticut
• May

  24

  Topic to be determined

  05/24/16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Nathan Hale-Ray High School Library

  15 School Road, Moodus, Connecticut
• May

  18

  Marijuana: Weeding Out Fact From Fiction Presentation to Student Body

  05/18/16 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Contact: Joe Anastasio, Associate Principal  860.395.3175 x504

  1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
• May

  14

  Boundaries and Expectations: The Power of Pro-Active Parenting

  05/14/16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Durham/Middlefield Youth and Family Services 860.349.0258

  124 Hubbard Street, Middlefield, CT
• May

  4

  Understanding the Adolescent Brain (2nd in 2-part series) The Impact of Poverty and Trauma on Children’s Brain and Socio-Emotional Development

  05/04/16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Contact: The Greater Middletown Community Collaborative, Middletown Youth Services Bureau or GMCCbrain.evenbrite.com

  61 Durant Terrace, Middletown, CT
• April

  27

  Understanding the Adolescent Brain (1st in 2-part series) Technology and Drugs: The Impact of Use on Children’s Brain and Socio-Emotional Development

  04/27/16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Contact: The Greater Middletown Community Collaborative, Middletown Youth Services Bureau or GMCCbrain.evenbrite.com

  61 Durant Terrace, Middletown, CT
• April

  26

  Raising a Touch Screen Generation

  04/26/16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – The Role of Technology in Our Children’s Development

  265 Main Street, Portland, CT , Connecticut
• April

  26

  Raising a Touch Screen Generation: The Role of Technology in Our Children’s Development

  04/26/16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Contact: Allison Behnke 860.342.6758 or earlychildhoodcouncil@portlandct.org

  265 Main Street, Portland, CT , Connecticut
• April

  21

  East Haddam Community Forum on Drugs and Alcohol

  04/21/16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Contact: East Haddam Youth and Family Services 860.873.3296

  15 School Rd, Moodus, CT
• April

  20

  UConn Family Medicine Interest Group Medical Marijuana Panel Discussion

  04/20/16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Contact: Samantha Chirunomula  at Chirunomula@UCHC.edu

  263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT
• April

  14

  Toolbox Tips for Parents with College-Bound Students

  04/14/16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Contact: Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services 860.395.3190

  1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
• April

  13

  Back to Basics Parenting: How to Let Go Without Losing Control

  04/13/16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Library/Media Center 860.546.9421

  45 Westminster Road , Canterbury, CT
• March

  31

  Toolbox Tips for Parents with College-Bound Students (1st of 2-part series)

  03/31/16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services 860.395.3190

  1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
• March

  30

  E Cigarettes…It’s just Vapor. What’s the Harm?

  03/30/16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Durham/Middlefield Youth and Family Services 860.349.0258

  191 Main Street, Durham, CT
• March

  21

  Raising a Well-Adjusted, Confident and Self-Reliant Boy

  03/21/16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – East Haddam Youth and Family Services 860.873.3296

  15 School Road, Moodus, Connecticut
• March

  16

  Back to Basics Parenting: Using Positive Reinforcement and Collaborative Problem Solving as Your Primary Parenting Tools

  03/16/16 @ 4:45 pm – 8:00 pm – Westbrook Early Childhood Council 650.315.0692  or weccwellcoordinator@gmail.com

  105 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT
• March

  9

  Growing Older: The Power of a Positive Attitude

  03/09/16 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Middlesex Institute of Lifelong Education 860.343.5863 or mileatchapman@gmail.com

  Chapman Hall, Middletown, CT
• March

  2

  Boundaries and Expectations: The Power of Pro-Active Parenting

  03/02/16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Contact: Allison Behnke 860.342.6758 or earlychildhoodcouncil@portlandct.org

  265 Main Street, Portland, CT , Connecticut
• January

  19

  Talking to Your Kids about Drugs: Why should you? What should you say? How should you say it?

  01/19/16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – East Haddam Youth and Family Services 860.873.3296

  15 School Road, Moodus, Connecticut