Join Wilton Library for a Wilton Youth Council Parenting Series event. This panel discussion explores the role of rest and recreation in scaffolding tweens and teens to a satisfying launch. Panelists will connect clips from the award-winning documentary, Chasing Childhood, which focuses on three tri-state communities, including Wilton, and considers many elements of what makes […]
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 […]
Social media's impact on childrens' mental health has been in the news a lot lately. Too much tech can be harmful, but sometimes finding the right balance in the home is a struggle. Wilton Youth Council is pleased to bring Claudia Erickson, BSW MPH and Unplugged Collaborative Co-Founder, to deliver the keynote address for this […]
Join community members and town leaders at Wilton Library in showing support as an ally to those struggling with their mental health. This public recognition of and support for those in the community facing these challenges helps reduce stigma around mental health. It also raises awareness of those who suffer with Mental Health and Addiction. […]
Join Wilton Library in the Rimer Room during the week of the longest day of the year to learn about Alzheimer's and Dementia. Alzheimer's is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Learn about: » The impact of Alzheimer’s. » The difference between Alzheimer’s and […]
Wilton Youth Council’s Mental Health Task Force and Wilton Library are co-sponsoring a Volunteer Fair on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Wilton community is invited to visit the Brubeck Room to explore the many volunteer opportunities for all ages available through Wilton organizations. College Creamery will be on hand and live music […]
Join Wilton Library for an exploration of how what you eat affects how you feel. This talk dives into the fascinating link between nutrition and mental wellness, uncovering foods and habits that can uplift mood, reduce anxiety, and improve mental clarity. Learn simple, impactful ways to nourish your body and mind for a healthier, happier […]
Student athletes today are growing up in an increasingly high-pressure sports culture, where the drive to excel can sometimes outpace their physical and emotional readiness. This workshop explores the unique […]
Join the Wilton Youth Council for the third of their five-part Regional Speaker Series! Gain expert insight on the impact of cannabis use on youth, mental health, and what families need to know. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a trusted voice in the field. This presentation will be led by Amy Swift, MD. […]
In 2021, Kevin Kuczo, at the age of 17, lost his battle with depression. Please join us as his father Jim Kuczo speaks about his son’s battle with depression, how it is beatable and treatable and how it’s ok to not be ok in a discussion about the pressures facing kids today, suicide warning signs, prevention […]
