A MESSAGE TO FAMILIES, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, & EDUCATORS
Happy October!
October is National ADHD Awareness month so below you will find resources on the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as well as information about executive functioning and self-regulation. Executive function and self-regulation skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. Children, teens, and adults use executive functioning and self-regulation skills everyday so the resources below are for all ages.
The CFLC Resource Library has many parenting and children's books to help you better understanding executive function, self-regulation, and ADHD.
As always, please look through the current community events at the bottom of this newsletter as well as previous CFLC newsletters!
Previous CFLC Newsletters (click on the picture to view past newsletters)
August: Back to School / Torrington Public Schools
July: Summer Activities / Torrington Library
June: Coping with School Tragedies / Center for Youth & Families
May: CFLC Launches Smore Monthly Newsletter / KidsPlay
PARENTING ONLINE RESOURCES & ARTICLES
UNDERSTOOD: A Wonderful Caregiver & Educator Guide to Executive Function & ADHD Information.
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Smart But Scattered"The latest research in child development shows that many kids who have the brain and heart to succeed lack or lag behind in crucial “executive skills”--the fundamental habits of mind required for getting organized, staying focused, and controlling impulses and emotions. Learn easy-to-follow steps to identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses, use activities and techniques proven to boost specific skills, and problem-solve daily routines. Small changes can add up to big improvements--this empowering book shows how." - Amazon | Raising Girls With ADHD "Although an increasing number of girls are diagnosed with ADHD every year, most of the focus of parent and teacher interventions has been on boys, leaving girls with ADHD frustrated and prone to acting out. Written by two professionals who have “been there and done that” with their own children with ADHD, Raising Girls With ADHD provides expert information to empower parents to make decisions about identification, treatment options, behavioral strategies, personal/social adjustment, educational impact, and many other issues from preschool through high school." -Amazon | Raising Boys With ADHD "The second edition of the best-selling Raising Boys With ADHD features the latest information on research and treatment for boys with ADHD. This book: Empowers parents to help their sons with ADHD find success in school and beyond. Provides a strength-based approach to helping boys discover their strengths and abilities, become motivated, successful, and independent adults. Discusses the preschool years, early diagnosis, and strategies for teens transitioning to work and college. Filled with practical knowledge, action planning guide, resources, and tools needed to help parents address the many strengths and challenges of boys with ADHD." WorldCat |
Smart But Scattered
"The latest research in child development shows that many kids who have the brain and heart to succeed lack or lag behind in crucial “executive skills”--the fundamental habits of mind required for getting organized, staying focused, and controlling impulses and emotions. Learn easy-to-follow steps to identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses, use activities and techniques proven to boost specific skills, and problem-solve daily routines. Small changes can add up to big improvements--this empowering book shows how." - Amazon
Raising Girls With ADHD
Raising Boys With ADHD
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Late, Lost, and Unprepared "Executive functions are the cognitive skills that help us manage our lives and be successful. Children with weak executive skills, despite their best intentions, often do their homework but forget to turn it in, wait until the last minute to start a project, lose things, or have a room that looks like a dump! The good news is that parents can do a lot to support and train their children to manage these frustrating and stressful weaknesses. This is a book for parents of children from primary school through high school who struggle with executive functioning skills."--Publisher's description | The Homework Squad's ADHD Guide to School Success "The homework squad is here for you! Having ADHD can get in the way of everything we know. This easy-to-use guide will help you with key study skills to improve your reading, writing, math, listening, memorization, concentration, and more! Bite-size tips and tricks, journal prompts, and advice for challenges help kids with ADHD recognize how they learn best and act on that knowledge" - Worldcat | I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!! Book 1 of Functioning ExecutiveSeries "This storybook is the first in the "Functioning Executive" book series. It highlights the importance of being organized in a creative, applicable way. It also spotlights the unique differences and strengths that live in all of us. This book will help teach children to understand, develop, and apply organization a vital executive function skill. Children who possess effective organizational skills can learn to manage not only daily responsibilities, but can also learn how to effectively plan ahead." - Amazon |
Late, Lost, and Unprepared
The Homework Squad's ADHD Guide to School Success
I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!! Book 1 of Functioning ExecutiveSeries
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Check out our Spanish titles for caregivers | Check out our Spanish books for children | Check out our social & emotional games! |
Check out our Spanish titles for caregivers
Check out our Spanish books for children
Check out our social & emotional games!
UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Enter the CFLC library! The Resource library is located up the back steps at KidsPlay Children's Museum. Patrons can park behind KidsPlay (off of Water Street) and enter the library from the back door. 61 Main Street Torrington CT 06790 | Books Galore! The CFLC Resource Library offers a large selection of parenting books and children's books. Subjects range from educational to child development, to brain development and more.... | Kits, Games, and More! The CFLC Resource Library offers educational games as well as educational back packs and kits. |
Enter the CFLC library!
61 Main Street
Torrington CT 06790
Books Galore!
Kits, Games, and More!
Meet the Community Family Learning Center Librarians
CFLC Coordinator, Educator, & Resource Librarian
Paula has worked for Torrington Public Schools since 2011 as an educator, coordinator, and librarian for the Community Family Learning Center located at KidsPlay Children's Museum. Paula loves to read and loves to help families find books and resources that will be helpful to them. Prior to working for TPS, Paula was a K & 1 classroom teacher and Literacy Specialist. Currently Paula works with incoming kindergarten children and families for Torrington Public Schools by connecting families to the schools and community providers. She supports the kindergarten registration process by coordinating programs such as the Kindergarten Fair, Meet & Greet at KidsPlay and more! Please feel free to contact Paula with any questions or for educational support.
Meet the Community Family Learning Center Librarians
Kristin Ercoli
CFLC Library Services Specialist
Community Family Learning Center Resource Library
The CFLC Resource Library is a Torrington Public School Community Outreach Project in collaboration with KidsPlay Children's Museum
61 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790
Click on the picture to see a video of the CFLC Resource Library!