Building Life Skills Through Play

Join Wilton Library for a Wilton Youth Council Parenting Series event. This panel discussion considers how play contributes to a healthy childhood and sets kids up for greater independence. See panelists connect conversation with clips from the award-winning documentary, Chasing Childhood, which focuses on three communities in the tri-state area, including Wilton, and discusses many elements of what makes a healthy childhood. Panelists include: Laure Friedman, pediatric occupational therapist; Bernadette Hess, assistant principal at the Early Learning Center at Miller Driscoll; and Meghan Perazella, CEO and co-founder of The Hangout Spot.

A Q&A follows the panel. Before attending, participants are encouraged to view the Chasing Childhood documentary, which is free on YouTube — see event listing for link. This panel is geared towards parents of kids Pre-K to Grade 5.

Sponsored by the Wilton Youth Council, Wilton Library, and SPED*NET.

Registration is required online or by calling 203.762.6334. Email for more information.