The Free Play Matters Task Force is pleased to announce the return of our district-wide parent book clubs on one of our favorite books, How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success, by Julie Lythcott-Haimes. The discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Kevin Smith. Space is […]
Join Wilton SEPTA for "An Evening of Literacy," and find out about the Wilton Public Schools' Literacy Curriculum. The program is on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Comstock Community Center, Rm. 12. The Wilton Schools are beginning their review of the Literacy Curriculum this year. Assistant superintendent Charles Smith, Ed. D. will present an overview of the […]
Dr. Douglas DeMassa will discuss the effects of exercise on the brain and how physical activity can help students improve attention, endurance, short-term memory skills, impulse control, time-on-task, visual tracking, balance, coordination, and self-confidence. DeMassa is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a Bachelor’s in Science in Sports Biology, a Master’s of Science in Human Nutrition, over […]
Come to Wilton Library for Read Across America Day! Children will enjoy an interactive scavenger hunt, where they search down the cover images of 10 Books about diversity! Come to the Children's Library Reference Desk and get the flyer that will help each child find all the books about diversity images concealed around the Children's […]
Join a coalition of child development and education organizations for a screening of LIKE, a new IndieFlix original documentary film that explores the impact of social media on our lives. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Susan Bauerfeld, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist, and Chris Parrott, BPS, chartered counseling psychologist–two popular speakers on […]
Kids ages 3 and up and their families are invited to unplug at the Wilton Library. Stop in and play games, do puzzles, and color during this national tech-free day. Drop-in.
The Free Play Matters Task Force is pleased to announce the return of our district-wide parent book clubs on one of our favorite books, How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success, by Julie Lythcott-Haimes. The discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Kevin Smith. Space is […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. In this informative discussion, cognitive psychologist and former university professor Alicia Farrell Ph.D. will talk about the fine line between healthy and unhealthy technology use (screen-time, social media, entertainment) and how parents, mentors and educators can help children walk it. This free event is for parents with children of all […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. In this informative discussion, cognitive psychologist and former university professor Alicia Farrell Ph.D. will talk about the fine line between healthy and unhealthy technology use (screen-time, social media, entertainment) and how parents, mentors and educators can help children walk it. This free event is for parents with children of all […]
Wilton Youth Council is hosting a free community support and discussion forum for parents on Thursday, April 2 from 7-8 p.m. through ZOOM. The discussion will cover stress related to social distancing, online learning, screen time, coping strategies, and creative solutions, as well as any parent concerns. Questions can be emailed ahead of time. Moderated by clinical psychologist Susan Bauerfeld, counseling psychologist Chris […]
