sponsored post The focus of Wilton residents Janine Kelly, JD and Deborah List, PhD in their consultancy, College Access & Beyond, LLC, is to help unique students navigate a post-secondary path. The duo’s mission is to support students with disabilities and their families as they plan for transition to college. Kelly and List are hosting a “Meet and Greet” […]
As parents, we are of no use to our kids when we are overwhelmed. It's crucial, then, that we keep in touch with our own physical, mental and emotional pulse so we can provide the nurturing guidance and structure our children need. School psychologist David P. Sylvestro, MA, CSP, will lead a free, in-person discussion […]
Join SPED*NET for this webinar, “Special Needs Kids, Extraordinary Parenting, Strong Siblings,” For siblings, the experience of having a brother or sister with special needs can be uniquely enriching. Among other things, it provides opportunities to develop empathy, acceptance and appreciation of differences, and it encourages learning about various relationships. On the other hand, siblings […]
Take a load off and enjoy a relaxing pocket of time for yourself. Enjoy a guided meditation. Unplug, unwind and hear some helpful ways to reduce stress and stay centered and in a good inner state with yourself.
Join a brief virtual discussion on mental health warning signs for youth, risks of suicide, and the process of seeking help, action steps, and local resources. This open Zoom panel discussion will cover recognizing warning signs of suicide in youth and what individuals can do to help demystify the process of seeking help and having […]
Wilton Youth Council is thrilled to welcome back Diana Graber, author and recognized expert on technology’s impact on human behavior, for an age-based, instructive and enlightening webinar on parenting in a digital world on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. Parents of pre-K-fifth grade students will be given an overview of the latest technology and apps and […]
Wilton Youth Council is thrilled to welcome back Diana Graber, author and recognized expert on technology’s impact on human behavior, for an age-based, instructive and enlightening webinar on parenting in a digital world on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Parents of sixth-12th grade students will be given insight into her program CyberCivics, which was recently […]
Two days after the sudden death of Kevin Kuczo, a vigil was held outside the family's Fairfield County home. His parents, James and Kristen Kuczo, were asked to speak to the people gathered in support and to honor the memory of the 17-year-old high school junior. It would be the first of many such talks, where […]
Licensed clinical psychologist Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D., will explain common areas examined in psychological and psycho-educational testing, including IQ, achievement, memory, executive functioning, social communication, and development. She will discuss the significance of psych testing, what information can be gained from it, how to interpret the numbers you see in the reports, how to use the […]
Let Them Thrive by Katie Novak provides practical strategies for helping your child become a self-navigating, expert learner, a key aspect of the Wilton Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate. Based on Novak's decades of experience as an educator and parenting expert, Let Them Thrive is a must-read for any parent looking to support their child's […]
