The Office of Early Childhood’s Pyramid Pages are growing!
English: Hello! The OEC, in collaboration with the CT Pyramid Partnership, has now issued a total of 17 Pyramid Pages newsletters. This series covers a range of topics related to supporting young children’s social and emotional competence. We have updated all
Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.)
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and so I though it appropriate to go back into the archives and republish this post. Tigger contacted me recently, and asked if I would share their upcoming event to the Collective; of course
The Collective Spotlight ~ Malissa Griffith
The Connecticut Children's Collective partners with local early childhood collaboratives (LECCs) from across the state that are doing amazing, innovative, system-changing work. In 2023 we started a new series: The Collective Spotlight. We have talked with directors, staff, parents, and
The Connecticut Project Action Fund Workshop
On January 17, 2024 the Collective welcomed Coralys Santana, Policy and Advocacy Strategist, as well as Mathias Burner, Engagement and Mobilization Manager with The Connecticut Project Action Fund as our first guests in the new year! As many know, a
The CT Office of Early Childhood’s January Pyramid Newsletter
For children, whining can be a quick way to get an adult’s attention. Children whine when they feel overwhelmed by an emotion and do not have the words to express their feelings; or when they do not have the skills
Connecticut’s Parents Connecting for Change
Connecticut Parents Connecting for Change was held this past Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the CT Convention Center. It was an inspiring and motivating celebration of the POWER that parents have individually and even more so when they knock down
October’s Collective Spotlight ~ Naugatuck!
This month, we revisit one of our advocacy videos. Our local early childhood collaborative partners are always focused on providing their families with food, clothing, formula, diapers, and housing resources to ensure that they have necessary items so they can
Talking to Children During Troubling Times
In today's world, parents and caregivers are faced with the challenge of explaining violence, terrorism, and war to children. Although difficult, these conversations are extremely important. They give parents and caregivers an opportunity to help children feel more secure and
The Office of Early Childhood’s October Pyramid Page!
We all know that it can be difficult to get young children to respond to adult requests. The younger a child is, the less likely it is that they understand what is expected. This uncertainty can lead to tantrums, crying,
Our Collective Wisdom Series!
On September 20, 2023 we began the first in our new series, Our Collective Wisdom. We have chosen this year to highlight the good-works of our local early childhood collaboratives (LECCs), through our Collective Spotlight series. With Our Collective Wisdom