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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parent Awareness Presents: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD: DEVELOPING EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS with Kit Savage. In this informative workshop Kit will discuss: Age appropriate strategies to improve your child and teen’s Executive […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
