October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
No matter who you are or where you live, breast cancer may touch your life. It’s necessary to understand the warning signs of breast cancer, your risk of breast cancer and what’s normal for you so you can take action
Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 ~ October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. While we celebrate Hispanic and Latino communities beyond this month, from September 15 to October 15 we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Each September, NAMI recognizes Suicide Prevention Month as a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and spark meaningful action around one of the most urgent mental health issues of our time. Our goal is to ensure that individuals, friends, and families
August is Back to School Month!
First Day of Kindergarten: What I Wish I Knew as a Mom Published by The Every Mom @theeverymom.com written by KATHY SISSON "The conflicting emotions I feel during the first day of school always surprise me. While I’m excited to get into a
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
"Save the Children has been built on the fundamental belief that all children have the right to be protected from harm, abuse and exploitation. As a child rights and social justice organization promoting the education, health and protection of children,
January’s Professional Development: Somatic Embodiment and Mindfulness
The first Collective Workshop of 2025 took place on January 22, 2025. For our Collective Wisdom Series our guest was Elaine Gallas, LPC. a mental health therapist, trained in Embodied Holistic Healing and Somatic Embodiment and Psychotherapy. In this experiential
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Week
Happy Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Week from the Connecticut Children's Collective! To celebrate this week, please join the CTCC's Director, Barbara Vita, for a reading of The Berenstain Bears on the Moon by Stan and Jan Berenstain. After watching the video, have children
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024 ~ How will you show your appreciation??
The National Education Association this year, are joining together to listen to and stand with teachers and uniting to take action and demand our leaders provide the resources and respect educators deserve. Because every student - no matter the color
Our Collective Wisdom Series ~ The Growing Homeless Crisis
Our Collective Wisdom taps into our shared experiences, thoughts, and ideas about our work and what we have, and will achieve. In an effort to provide continuous quality improvement opportunities to our Collective community, we are pleased to provide this
November is National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also