Join us for family-friendly workshops, community events, and opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together. Our events are always completely FREE for our communities. Check back often for new events and updates. We also post on our social media, so be sure to follow us:
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May
14
Screen Time Discussion – virtual
This one-hour Zoom session will be facilitated by a child care expert from 211 Child Care and will focus on practical strategies parents can use at home regarding screen time. Through a series of questions we will explore our own attitudes, share some research, and talk about how to use screen time wisely.
Questions? Contact Christine at coordinator@neccouncil.org or 860-717-2009.
6-7pm
May
31
Parent Social – in person
Our monthly parent socials are held the 4th Sunday of the month (except for holiday weekends). Hosted by our Parent Ambassadors and Jessica Gervais from Parent’s Corner, It’s a low-key space to chat, connect, and just be around other parents who get it. We provide some light snacks and a non-judgemental space to help build your village.
Kids welcome, but must be supervised. Registration is required as space is limited.
2-3pm @ Hale YMCA
June
4
Mental Health Task Force (MHTF) – virtual
These virtual sessions feature guest speakers at each meeting and offer opportunities for community providers to highlight their programs, services, and referral pathways, and share how school staff and families can best access support. There is time for dialogue, relationship-building, and identifying opportunities to strengthen mental health supports for children and families in our communities.
We welcome mental/behavioral health providers, early childhood providers, school staff, policymakers and organizations serving our families.
10-11am
June
10
Social-Emotional Learning Workshop – in person
Join us for a fun and practical evening designed to help families support young children in building strong social and emotional skills. Families will learn simple, everyday strategies to help children understand and manage their emotions, and each family will receive a free Social-Emotional Learning Kit filled with books, tools, and activities to use at home.
This free event is for families with children ages 2–8. The evening begins with a free dinner from 5:30–6:00 PM, followed by the workshop from 6:00–7:15 PM. Free childcare will be provided for children ages 2 and up. Space is limited and registration is required by June 3.
5:30-7:15pm @ Sterling Public Schools
June
17
Social-Emotional Learning Discussion – virtual
This one-hour Zoom session will be facilitated by a child care expert from 211 Child Care and will focus on social-emotional learning. You will learn practical strategies you can use at home to help navigate your child’s feelings and behavior.
Space limited to 30, register soon.
Questions? Contact Christine at coordinator@neecouncil.org or 860-717-2009.
6-7:00pm
June
28
Parent Social – in person
Our monthly parent socials are held the 4th Sunday of the month (except for holiday weekends). Hosted by our Parent Ambassadors and Jessica Gervais from Parent’s Corner, It’s a low-key space to chat, connect, and just be around other parents who get it. We provide some light snacks and a non-judgemental space to help build your village.
Kids welcome, but must be supervised. Registration is required as space is limited.
2-3pm @ Hale YMCA