Family Resource Center News Sept -Oct 2019 FRC newsletter | Page 2

COMMUNITY EVENTS SCHOLASTIC FAMILY FOCUSED NEWS FAMILY DAY ON THE GREEN Sunday, September 15th 11:30am to 4:00pm Enfield Town Green The Family Resource Center will again participate in Family Day on the Green. We will sponsor a table with family activities. Please stop by and visit us. Hope to see you there! PARENT WORKSHOP: UNDERSTANDING AND REDEFINING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN Tuesday, October 15th 6:00pm Henry Barnard School 27 Shaker Road Challenging behaviors can be important signals from children expressing needs that they cannot put into words. Parents must know and be ready to decipher the messages in behaviors, and understand their potential causes in order to lessen these disruptions. Learn about executive function skills, including self-regulation, and how they impact child behavior as well as the caregiver’s own ability to cope and deal with challenging behaviors. In this workshop you will: ● Learn the neuroscience behind a meltdown ● Learn how trauma impacts the brain and behavior ● Learn how to read child behavior as messages for unmet social emotional needs *FREE childcare, advance registration required for childcare. Call or register online [phone], CIRCLE OF SECURITY Presented by: The Family Resource Center Eight Thursdays: October 3rd –December 5th 4:00pm to 5:30pm Stowe Early Learning Center 117 Post Office Road To register please contact: Erin Grimes at 860-253-6580 or email [email protected]. - OR- Eight Tuesdays: September 24th-November 12th 6:00pm to 7:30pm Henry Barnard School 27 Shaker Road To register please contact: Amy Morales at 860-253-4721 or email [email protected]. At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you! The Circle of Security Parenting® program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This series is geared towards children ages 4 months-six years. Childcare will be available along with light refreshments. Space is limited so please reserve your spot today! CHEF ‘A LA’ DAD Saturday, September 21st 10:00am to 11:00am Stowe Early Learning Center Dads come make a delicious meal with your kids, learn easy habits to stay healthy and the best part– you get to take your meal and slow cooker home for FREE! Cooking demo, healthy eating and resources will be provided by Shop Rite’s Dietician, Michelle Mattia. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event. Please email Erin Grimes at [email protected] to sign up! Pick up a catalog at your Family Resource Center! You can do the order online or we can submit the order for you! Due Date Friday, October 18th Ask your parent educator for more details! APPLE PIE PLAYDOUGH RECIPE PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM https://parentbehaviorworkshop.eventbrite.com Share the many joys of reading with your child! The Family Resource Center is offering a variety of Scholastic Book Order forms every month this year! Begin such an important skill in an inexpensive, exciting and helpful way! Every time you order books you are directly helping us earn FREE book points that allow us to buy books and educational materials! Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to make memories and create a special time with your child! Are you expecting a baby or do you have a child ages birth to five? Parenting is the hardest job you will ever have and comes with lots of questions! Are you looking for some more individualized information about your child’s development? Through our Parents as Teachers program, our Parent Educators can offer you and your child a regularly scheduled personal visit, either at your home or at the FRC, which will consist of our Ages and Stages Questionnaire to asses your child’s development, an interactive activity, and information on what to expect as your child grows. We can also connect you with other resources and work with you to set goals for your children and your family. It is like having your own personal parenting coach and partner! For more information, please contact Miss Erin or Miss Lisa at 860-253-6580 or [email protected] or [email protected] Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1/4 cup salt 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. red food color 1 cup water Instructions 1. In a large pot, combine all dry ingredients and mix well. 2. Add in vegetable oil, food color, and water, stir. 3. Cook over medium heat until the dough pulls away from pot and starts to become dry. 4. Turn off heat, let cool, and knead. *If the dough feels too sticky, knead in a tablespoon of flour. *This event is brought to you by the KITE Fatherhood Initiative in partnership with: Thank You to Our Business Sponsors! LEGO® Community Fund U.S. U.S.A. Hauling & Recycling The Family Resource Center at Stowe is supported primarily by the generosity of the local business community, fundraising, and grants. Investing in early childhood programs is one of the best, most cost-effective choices communities can make to benefit the economy and develop the workforce. If you would like to support us or learn more, please contact Amy Morales at 860-253-4721 or [email protected] or visit www.gofundme.com/stowefrc