The purpose of this calendar is to provide families in Darien and the surrounding community with information to encourage the healthy, positive development of their families at all ages and stages.
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 […]
Guy Talk: What Every Boy Needs to Know About Puberty." This presentation is led by local expert Dr. Todd Palker of New England Pediatrics to help support parents and their children (recommended ages 10-12) in the sometimes awkward conversations around puberty. Dr. Palker will help teach your son about what to expect as they grow. […]
Join Self Defense and Safety Expert, Gloria Marcot to learn personal safety tips you can pass along to your children from one of the nation’s foremost self-defense experts. Recent situations in Darien will be addressed in this talk. Parents and tween/teens are encouraged to join the discussion together This event is being held online. Meeting […]
Join us for a confidential webinar where health educator Jackie Owens will discuss the impacts of disordered eating behaviors and poor body image on teen health. This talk will help parents and teens understand the risk factors associated with various types of disordered eating, along with short and long term impacts She will also cover […]
The Darien Domestic Abuse Council will discuss healthy dating and signs to watch for in your teen and young adult (college aged) to indicate an abusive relationship. Abuse comes in my forms: physical, mental, emotional and physical. Join in this presentation and conversation to keep your teen and young adult safe.
Parenting presents unique challenges, including managing screen time and navigating difficult conversations about friendships, emotions, and responsibilities. This interactive workshop will give parents practical strategies to: Establish healthy boundaries Communicate effectively during challenging moments Foster strong, trusting relationships with your children Through real-life scenarios, expert insights, and guided discussions, you will gain tools to create […]
Guy Talk: What Every Boy Needs to Know About Puberty. This presentation is led by local expert Dr. Todd Palker of New England Pediatrics to help support parents and their children (recommended ages 10-12) in the sometimes awkward conversations around puberty. Dr. Palker will help teach your son about what to expect as they grow. […]
Girl Talk: What Every Girl Needs To Know About Puberty Girls approaching puberty and their caregivers are invited to join Diane Frankel-Gramelis from Yale School of Public Health for a straightforward and entertaining discussion about the physical and emotional changes to expect during puberty This is not a sex talk. It's a starting point for […]
RSVP today to gain insider college admission strategies from Kate Stone and Zac, of Kate Stone College Consulting. You’ll discover: Why the current college admissions landscape seems so unfair and unpredictable. What actually sets students apart when grades, scores, and extracurriculars all look the same? Why the traditional college prep approach no longer works—and what […]
In support of YWCA Week Without Violence, YWCA Parent Awareness and DVCC have joined together to bring you and your teens this important workshop. Not all unhealthy relationships look the same, and warning signs can be easy to miss, especially for teens and young adults new to dating. In this workshop learn how to: Develop […]
Healthy boundaries give children a sense of security, independence, and trust. But in today’s digital world, those lines can be tough to define. In this one-hour online session, Dr. Jessica Lawson and Dr. Jennifer Doran will guide parents through how to: Set and communicate boundaries that stick Manage screen time without battles Foster emotional safety […]
Join us for a free Infant and Toddler CPR session led by The Prepped Parent, a concierge practice of newborn specialists dedicated to supporting families from hospital to home. Their mission is to empower parents with the knowledge and confidence to care for their baby safely and comfortably. During this hands-on session, you’ll learn essential […]
Kit will review the important components of literacy including: reading, the writing process and executive functioning. This talk is appropriate for elementary and middle school parents.
