A message to families
PARENTING ONLINE RESOURCES & ARTICLES
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Once I Was Very ScaredA little squirrel announces that he was once very, very, scared and finds out that he is not alone. Lots of little animals went through scary experiences, but they react in different ways. This story was written to help children and grown-ups understand how stress can affect children and ways to help them. | A Terrible Thing Happened Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but something inside him started to bother him. He felt nervous and had bad dreams. Then he met someone who helped him talk about the terrible thing, and made him feel better. | Ruby Finds a Worry A young girl's sense of adventure and exploration vanishes when she discovers a Worry that grows and grows until she learns how to get rid of it. |
Once I Was Very Scared
A little squirrel announces that he was once very, very, scared and finds out that he is not alone. Lots of little animals went through scary experiences, but they react in different ways. This story was written to help children and grown-ups understand how stress can affect children and ways to help them.
A Terrible Thing Happened
Ruby Finds a Worry
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Children And Trauma Childhood traumas range widely in their severity and impact. A car accident, an earthquake or flood, being attacked by a dog, undergoing a frightening medical treatment are all are distinctly different events yet all provoke common symptoms of psychological trauma. | Working With WorryWorking with Worry is designed to give parents practical tools they can use to support their children as they try to manage their anxiety in today's increasingly stressful world. It is a hands-on workbook that you can turn to for easy-to-understand information, recommendations, and support. | Helping Your Anxious Child Most children are afraid of the dark. Some fear monsters under the bed. But at least ten percent of children have excessive fears and worries or phobias, separation anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder that can hold them back and keep them from fully enjoying childhood. This book offers practical, scientifically proven tools that can help. |
Children And Trauma
Working With Worry
Working with Worry is designed to give parents practical tools they can use to support their children as they try to manage their anxiety in today's increasingly stressful world. It is a hands-on workbook that you can turn to for easy-to-understand information, recommendations, and support.
Helping Your Anxious Child
COMMUNITY CORNER
Center for Youth and Families
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The center offers the most comprehensive and experienced treatment for young people in northwest Connecticut.
The center's approach is wide-ranged, beginning with thorough and sensitive evaluation of the "whole " child, in the context of the family, school and the community.
For more information contact:
Center for Youth and Families
50 Litchfield Street (across from Torrington Library)
Torrington, CT 06790
Call: 860-489-3391
UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Mark Your Calendars!
In this event, parents and caregivers will connect with community agencies and learn more about what Northwest Connecticut has to offer. There will be fun activities for the whole family! Free backpacks will be available for families in need of additional school support. See more information about backpacks below.
FREE Back to School Supply Event – July 30, 2022
TORRINGTON, CT May 27, 2022 The Torrington Police Activities League (PAL) in partnership with area organizations will be holding the 15th annual Northwest Connecticut Free Back to School Supply Event on Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at Franklin Plaza on Franklin Street, Torrington.
This event allows for over 400 area families to receive school supplies to prepare for school. Back to School supply shopping costs the average American family over $683 per child between school clothes and supplies, according to American Express. “This is simply a cost that most families with multiple children cannot bear” says Donna Labbe, Torrington Public Schools Event Coordinator.
Executive Director Chris Smedick notes, “All of the agencies on our council have been working hard to see this program help so many low-income, hard working families in our area. Members of our council like Baroco and Community Systems, Inc. have even held fundraisers to donate all of the school supplies. But we are coming down to the wire and it’s critical that as a community, we come together to help too—donations of backpacks, school supplies and volunteers to help the day of the event are still needed.” Says Smedick, “The more we can do now, together, the more we can ensure a great year for all children. Any support is greatly appreciated.”
A stuff a bus for donated school supplies is scheduled for June 11 at Wal Mart from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Monetary donations be made out to the Torrington Police Athletic League (please note Back to School Event on check) and can be sent to the address below:
Torrington Police Activities League
Attn: Chris Smedick
16 School Street, Suite 106
Torrington, CT 06790
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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
61 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790
