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Come join Vicky Senni from the Brattleboro Food Co-op and I for an informal conversation about children, families...childhood and growing up. Noon, today at the River Garden in Brattleboro. This is pa...
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Untying The Paradox Of Modern Parenthood
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As you raise a child, there are thousands of wonderful moments that bring the parents unbridled joy. That moment the infant seems to recognize you. The
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Webcast: Using Census Data to Tell Your Story 1/23 | Common Good Vermont Blog
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Webcast: Using Census Data to Tell Your Story 1/23 January 15, 2015 By Common Good Vermont Coordinator When: Friday, January 23rd, 10:00am-12:00pm watch the video on a separate page here! Participan...
5 Things You Should Never Say to an Anxious Child
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5 Things You Should Never Say To An Anxious Child
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Anxiety is a word that I use now, based on personal and professional hindsight. Back then, as far as my parents and I were concerned, I was simply prone to a bit of extra worry. None of us understood ...
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What Does Martin Luther King's Legacy Look Like To A 5-Year-Old?
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"When I tell them about some of the things that I'm teaching them about Dr. King, I let them know that I have experienced it myself," says teacher Carolyn Barnhardt.
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Statewide – Playgroups & Events
Musical Weekend Playgroup
Jan 25
Join The Children’s Room on Sunday, January 25th at Thatcher Brook Primary School in Waterbury for a Weekend Musical Playgroup with Lesley Grant. The playgroup will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. We will be hosting Lesley with her very special musical presentation and instrument exploration for families ages birth to six. Lesley will lead us in song and dance that will engage all ages. We will offer refreshments, open play time and a musical craft as well. This event is free and open to the public. It is made possible with funding from Central Vermont Building Bright Futures.
Canaan Playgroup
Jan 26
Dates & times are subject to change, please contact (802) 266-9680 for more information.
Jacksonville StoryTime
Jan 26
*Events may change without notice, please call the phone number listed to get current info.
MONDAYS:
Jacksonville - Whitingham Free Library,Toddler and Preschool Rhyme & Story Time,10:30, 802-368-7506
Canaan Library Playgroup
Jan 26
Dates are subject to change, please contact (802) 266-7135 for more information.
Playgroup Burlington
Jan 26
The Miller Center hosts the Burlington Playgroup on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00-10:30 a.m. (gym time is 9:00- 10:00 a.m.) open to children birth to age 5.
Beth 578-6471
VNA Family Room Burlington
Jan 26
VNA Family Room 862–2121 or 860–4420 St. Joseph’s School (20 Allen Street) For current information on Family Room offerings click on link:
http://www.vnacares.org/health-care-services/family-childrens-services/family-room
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Franklin Grande Isle – Playgroups & Events
Richford Playgroup
Jan 26
For more information: Please contact Elyse Perambo at richfordbbf@gmail.com
Swanton Playgroup Mondays
Jan 26
For more information: Please contact Diana Fackler at (802) 868-3033 or swantonbbf@gmail.com
Waterbabies Mondays
Jan 26
WATERBABIES NEW SCHEDULE!
Starts October 20th! October 22nd!
Once a week you may join our FREE Waterbabies program.
CHOOSE ONE DAY, EITHER: Mondays at 6 pm OR Wednesdays at 5:15pm.Pre-registration and proof of residency required for Franklin Grand Isle County Residents only.You may not attend twice a week.
Open to infants up to 2 years old only. One child to one adult required for safety reasons. If you have two infants and/or 2 yr. old, you must have another adult to attend with the other child. Swim diapers required. Branon’s Pool, Route 7, St.Albans. Thank you!
For more information: Please contact Branon’s Pool at (802) 527-7957
Fletcher Playgroup
Jan 27
For more information: Please contact Nancy Hurt at (802) 849-6251 or email fletcherbbf@gmail.com OR nhurt@fwsu.org
Georgia Playgroup
Jan 27
For more information: Please contact Diana Cribby at (802) 528-5470 or email Georgiabbf@gmail.com
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Orleans & Northern Essex – Playgroups & Events
Canaan Playgroup
Jan 26
Dates & times are subject to change, please contact (802) 266-9680 for more information.
Canaan Library Playgroup
Jan 26
Dates are subject to change, please contact (802) 266-7135 for more information.
Playworld at Newport Municipal Building
Jan 26
Times & dates are subject to change, please contact (802) 334-6345 for more information.
Jones Memorial Library Story Time
Jan 26
Dates are subject to change, please contact (802) 754-6660 for more information.
Dailey Memorial Library Story Hour
Jan 27
Dates are subject to change, please contact (802) 766-5063 for more information.
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Chittenden – Playgroups & Events
Playgroup Burlington
Jan 26
The Miller Center hosts the Burlington Playgroup on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00-10:30 a.m. (gym time is 9:00- 10:00 a.m.) open to children birth to age 5.
Beth 578-6471
VNA Family Room Burlington
Jan 26
VNA Family Room 862–2121 or 860–4420 St. Joseph’s School (20 Allen Street) For current information on Family Room offerings click on link:
http://www.vnacares.org/health-care-services/family-childrens-services/family-room
Playgroup Charlotte
Jan 26
Charlotte Central School hosts playgroup for children prenatal to age 5 years on Monday from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Teressa 764-5820, teressatomsen@gmail.com
Playgroup South Burlington
Jan 26
Leo O’Brien Civic Center is the home of the South Burlington playgroups for children birth to 5 years on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Colleen 489-0410, SBurlFC@gmail.com
Westford Playgroup
Jan 26
Birth to age 5. Mondays 9:30-11am. This playgroup follows the school calendar.
Danielle 876-7555, bbfessexvt@gmail.com
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Lamoille Valley – Playgroups & Events
The Playroom is Open
Jan 27
The Playroom is a free, drop-in play space open to the public in Morrisville, VT. It’s a great place to come on a rainy or snowy day, to let your children explore new toys and meet new friends. Parents or care providers must remain with children at all times.
Baby Chat in Johnson - free!
Jan 27
Come together with other babies… run by Vicki Rich, a Lactating Consultant, Registered Nurse, Childbirth Educator,(etc!) and wonderful loving person – but populated by lots of folks with babies! Laugh, get support, get answers to curious questions about being a Mom a Dad or taking care of babies!
For information call, email, or text Steve at Building Bright Futures at 802 279-7558 SAmes@buildingbrightfutures.org
OR Call Vicki Rich: (802) 888-3470 or email her: Vrich@lactationandbirthingsolutions.com
(note: while this event is at a church, it is completely independent and non religious)
Breastfeeding Group
Jan 27
Free and open to all pregnant and parenting families! Breast feeding support from certified lactation consultant Vicki Rich. Baby scale available for weight checks if desired.
Join this informal gathering of parents and children who play and learn with each other.
No need to bring anything but yourself and your child(ren). There are plenty of toys available for little ones to use!
Enter through one of the front doors and head on downstairs to the children’s rooms.
For more information visit Vicki’s facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lactation-and-Birthing-Solutions
Or Call her at 802 888-3470
The Playroom is Open
Jan 29
The Playroom is a free, drop-in play space open to the public in Morrisville, VT. It’s a great place to come on a rainy or snowy day, to let your children explore new toys and meet new friends. Parents or care providers must remain with children at all times.
The Playroom is Open
Jan 30
The Playroom is a free, drop-in play space open to the public in Morrisville, VT. It’s a great place to come on a rainy or snowy day, to let your children explore new toys and meet new friends. Parents or care providers must remain with children at all times.
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Caledonia & Southern Essex – Playgroups & Events
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Addison Region – Playgroups & Events
Bridport Playgroup
Jan 27
Weekly playgroups turn church basements and other settings into fun and challenging environments where young children can interact with their peers, parents can learn from each other and staff is available to answer questions about child development and accessing community supports. Playgroups are free for children birth to six years and accompanying parents.
Strengthening Families
Jan 27
7 Tuesdays January 20th—March 3rd 6:30—8:30 pm
(Bad weather dates: March 10th and 17th)
We will start this series by attending part 1 of Robbin LaRue’s workshop on T. Jan. 6th
so we may view The Hungry Heart; participants are encouraged to attend part 2 of
Robbin’s workshop, but it is not required.
This series:
® Builds on family strengths, buffers risk, and promotes better outcomes for children.
® Builds on and can be integrated into existing programs, strategies, systems and
community opportunities.
® Can be implemented through small but significant changes in everyday actions.
® Is grounded in research, practice and implementation knowledge.
® Will give you the ability to apply for 3 points in the STARS Families and Communities
Arena
Using the Strengthening Families approach, programs and practitioners have altered their work
with children to provide everyday opportunities for families and to build protective factors
needed to nurture young children effectively. It’s about helping all families be the best they can
be, even under stress. And about helping children thrive. It’s about Strengthening Families.
Advanced Specialized Care CDA #4
Doumina Noonan, M.ED, Children’s Integrated Services Child Care Coordinator
Amethyst Peaslee, M.ED, Resource Development Specialist
This series is intended to be taken as a whole.
Contact Amethyst Peaslee, Resource Development Specialist 388-4304 to register
Bridport Playgroup
Feb 3
Weekly playgroups turn church basements and other settings into fun and challenging environments where young children can interact with their peers, parents can learn from each other and staff is available to answer questions about child development and accessing community supports. Playgroups are free for children birth to six years and accompanying parents.
Strengthening Families
Feb 3
7 Tuesdays January 20th—March 3rd 6:30—8:30 pm
(Bad weather dates: March 10th and 17th)
We will start this series by attending part 1 of Robbin LaRue’s workshop on T. Jan. 6th
so we may view The Hungry Heart; participants are encouraged to attend part 2 of
Robbin’s workshop, but it is not required.
This series:
® Builds on family strengths, buffers risk, and promotes better outcomes for children.
® Builds on and can be integrated into existing programs, strategies, systems and
community opportunities.
® Can be implemented through small but significant changes in everyday actions.
® Is grounded in research, practice and implementation knowledge.
® Will give you the ability to apply for 3 points in the STARS Families and Communities
Arena
Using the Strengthening Families approach, programs and practitioners have altered their work
with children to provide everyday opportunities for families and to build protective factors
needed to nurture young children effectively. It’s about helping all families be the best they can
be, even under stress. And about helping children thrive. It’s about Strengthening Families.
Advanced Specialized Care CDA #4
Doumina Noonan, M.ED, Children’s Integrated Services Child Care Coordinator
Amethyst Peaslee, M.ED, Resource Development Specialist
This series is intended to be taken as a whole.
Contact Amethyst Peaslee, Resource Development Specialist 388-4304 to register
Learn It Online!
Feb 5
What is online learning and how is it different from learning face to face? How can online learning
“count” for your annual training requirements? Is all online learning the same, and how can you find
what you want? Come and peek inside several non-credit online learning modules and discover how to
find and use approved online training to support your professional development in Vermont. Learn to
identify quality, and to select online training that is right for you. No computer experience required, but
curiosity is a must! Upon completion of this workshop, participants will have:
· Recognized if they are ready for an online learning experience, why they might do
this, and what kind of online learning best meets their needs
· Identified sources for online learning that meets their needs and how to begin
Instructor Nancy Sugarman – Director of the Northern Lights Career Development Center
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Central Vermont – Playgroups & Events
Musical Weekend Playgroup
Jan 25
Join The Children’s Room on Sunday, January 25th at Thatcher Brook Primary School in Waterbury for a Weekend Musical Playgroup with Lesley Grant. The playgroup will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. We will be hosting Lesley with her very special musical presentation and instrument exploration for families ages birth to six. Lesley will lead us in song and dance that will engage all ages. We will offer refreshments, open play time and a musical craft as well. This event is free and open to the public. It is made possible with funding from Central Vermont Building Bright Futures.
Twinfield Playgroup
Jan 26
Twinfield Playgroup at the Twinfield School in Plainfield
For more information, contact Becca at rebeccahohn@twinfield.net or 426-3213 x247
Barre City Playgroup
Jan 27
Barre City playgroup at the Universalist Church in Barre
For more information, contact Buffy at buffyb@fcwcvt.org or 262-3292
Free
The Children's Room Playgroup
Jan 27
The Children’s Room Playgroup at Thatcher Brook School in Waterbury.
Contact Anne at childrensroom@wwsu.org or 244-5605 for more information.
Free.
Northfield Playgroup
Jan 28
Northfield Playgroup at the United Church of Northfield.
Contact Buffy at buffyb@fcwcvt.org or 262-3292 for more information.
Free.
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Bennington – Playgroups & Events
Bennington BBF Council - Early Childhood
Feb 11
The Bennington Building Bright Futures -Early Childhood Council is a shared forum where parents, administrators and direct service providers committed to respectful, safe and non-judgmental relationships work together to support positive outcomes for young children and families in Bennington and surrounding areas
Bennington BBF Council - Early Childhood
Mar 11
The Bennington Building Bright Futures -Early Childhood Council is a shared forum where parents, administrators and direct service providers committed to respectful, safe and non-judgmental relationships work together to support positive outcomes for young children and families in Bennington and surrounding areas
Bennington BBF Council - Early Childhood
Apr 8
The Bennington Building Bright Futures -Early Childhood Council is a shared forum where parents, administrators and direct service providers committed to respectful, safe and non-judgmental relationships work together to support positive outcomes for young children and families in Bennington and surrounding areas
Bennington BBF Council - Early Childhood
May 13
The Bennington Building Bright Futures -Early Childhood Council is a shared forum where parents, administrators and direct service providers committed to respectful, safe and non-judgmental relationships work together to support positive outcomes for young children and families in Bennington and surrounding areas
Bennington BBF Council - Early Childhood
Jun 10
The Bennington Building Bright Futures -Early Childhood Council is a shared forum where parents, administrators and direct service providers committed to respectful, safe and non-judgmental relationships work together to support positive outcomes for young children and families in Bennington and surrounding areas
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Southeast Vermont – Playgroups & Events
Jacksonville StoryTime
Jan 26
*Events may change without notice, please call the phone number listed to get current info.
MONDAYS:
Jacksonville - Whitingham Free Library,Toddler and Preschool Rhyme & Story Time,10:30, 802-368-7506
Westminster Playgroup
Jan 26
Events may change without notice, please call the phone number listed to get current info.
MONDAYS:
Westminster- Westminster Center School, Early Childhood Playgroup and Open Gym, (ages 0-5), 9-10:00 AM, for more information. contact Annie Briccetti at 802-387-6689 or abricce@wnesu.net
Wilmington Storytime (Free)
Jan 26
Events may change without notice, please call the phone number listed to get current info.
MONDAYS:
Wilmington- Pettee Memorial Library, Storyhour, 10:30am, contact Helena Queenie at 802-464-8557.
Townsend Playgroup
Jan 27
Playgroups for parents and their children up to five years of age are offered weekly for any family in Windham County. Currently groups are offered in Brattleboro, Whitingham, Wilmington and Townshend. This 1 and 1/2 hour group offers opportunities for children to play with other infants, toddlers and preschoolers and for parents to meet other parents as well. Each group is facilitated by a coordinator who provides a light snack and depending on the interests of the group, a small activity.
Playgroup Schedule for Townsend, Vermont
Tuesdays at the Townshend Library 9:30-11:00 AM
Brattleboro Playgroup
Jan 27
Events may change without notice, please call the phone number listed to get current info.
TUESDAYS:
Brattleboro- Love it Twice, 74 Black Mountain Rd., 10-11:30 AM, snack provided. For more information call Leigh-Ann at 490-2160
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