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Webinar The Social Scene Thriving Youth Darien

Webinar on Feb 8: How to Coach Your Teen or Tween to Make Better Decisions in Tricky Social Situations

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Thriving Youth Darien and two other area organizations are sponsoring a webinar on  how to help your teen/tween make healthy decisions, especially about substance abuse, and particularly at parties and other social events. The workshop will also offer tips for talking about the potential risks and consequences of substance use — its impact on physical health, mental well-being, academic performance, and future opportunities. — an announcement from Thriving Youth Darien
The Problem
The Thriving Youth Darien 2023 Youth Survey of 6th-12th graders showed that the most significant increases in alcohol use happen between 8th and 9th grade, and then again between 11th and 12th grade – most often at a party or with friends at a home. How can you help your kids stay safe & manage tricky social situations? More About the Webinar
Joyce Sixsmith, Darien High School’s connections counselor, and John Hamilton, president and CEO of Liberation Programs, will speak at the Feb.

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Toddler Time 2022 YWCA

Registration Now Open for YWCA Toddler Time Fall Registration for 2-Year-Olds

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Looking for a fun 2’s program? Now is the time to sign up your child for the YWCA Darien/Norwalk’s Toddler Time program. — an announcement from YWCA Darien/Norwalk

Toddler Time is a fun-filled two-hour drop-off program where children have free play, story time, learn new songs, create works of art and make new friends in a class of up to eight students, taught by two experienced teachers. It has served as the first drop off program experience for many children in the community. It takes place at the YWCA Darien/Norwalk at 49 Old King’s Hwy.

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Spots Still Open for YW Toddler Time Program

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YW Toddler Time 2015-2016 registration is available for the 2-year old children’s program and is open to the public. Toddler Time, is a 2-hour drop-off enrichment program that runs during the school year September through May. The toddler programs consist of free-play, story and music time, an art project, outdoor play and snack in a caring, nurturing setting. Children will learn new songs, create fun works of art, play outside and make new friends in a class of up to eight students led by two enthusiastic and caring teachers. ___________

— an announcement from the YWCA Darien/Norwalk

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Families may enroll their toddlers for one, two or three days per week!

Education

Workshops for Parents of Incoming Kindergarteners Coming Soon

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We would like to welcome the Kindergarten Class of 2016-17 to the Darien Public Schools! We would like to begin by inviting parents to a presentation by our Kindergarten teachers and curriculum program coordinators on how children learn to read, write, spell and do math. _____________

— an announcement from Darien Public Schools

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In addition, this workshop will describe how parents can support this important developmental work at home. This workshop will be offered  in the evening on Jan. 13.