• Being on the Same Page – How Parents Can Remain Effective Partners When Raising Kids with Special Needs

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    SPED*NET Wilton will host Todd Kellogg, a licensed family therapist and board-certified behavior analyst, on Wednesday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Wilton Library.  Kellogg will discuss how the difficulty of raising kids has increased exponentially along with the challenges of growing up in today’s world. For parents to be successful in […]

  • Kevin’s Afterglow: The Follow Up — CANCELED

    Trackside Teen Center 15 Station Road, Wilton, CT, United States

    This series has been canceled. Please join Marie Demasi, a grief educator and survivor of suicide loss, Lori Fields, a licensed clinical social worker and the director of Tackside Teen Center, and Victoria O’Neill from The Hub CT for an open and supportive conversation. After being presented with the heavy topic of suicide and loss […]

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  • Let Them Thrive Virtual Workshop: Put It Into Practice

    ZOOM

    You are invited to participate in a virtual workshop on Thursday, March 9 at 7 p.m. in which you will have the opportunity to learn practical strategies for helping your child become a self-navigating, expert learner. This workshop, led by Pam Chu-Sheriss from Novak Consulting, uses the principles in Katie Novak’s book Let Them Thrive.  […]

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  • “LET THEM THRIVE” Book Discussion with WPS Administration Team

    Wilton High School 395 Danbury Rd., Wilton, CT, United States

    Don't miss this opportunity to join the discussion on Monday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Wilton High School. The Wilton Public Schools Administration Team in partnership with Wilton Youth Council and the Wilton Public School PTAS invite you to join this informative, interactive session to discuss author, Katie Novak's book Let Them Thrive. Novak's […]

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  • Wilton Reads: Post-Pandemic Mental Health for Young Adults

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Teens and young adults are facing unique challenges after the COVID-19 pandemic. Join Wilton Library for a panel discussion and Q&A featuring local mental health professionals. Gain insight on what tools and resources young people and their families can use for mental wellness. Panelists include Kaitlin Comet, Program Coordinator from The Hub, Sarah Edwards, Project […]

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  • “Never Enough” – Sneak Peek with Jennifer Wallace (Zoom)

    ZOOM

    The Wilton Library, Wilton Youth Council and the Wilton Public Schools are excited to welcome journalist Jennifer Wallace (via Zoom) for a special conversation about her highly anticipated new book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Turns Toxic, and What We Can Do About It. Wallace is an award-winning journalist and social commentator covering parenting and […]

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  • Navigating the Youth Sports Landscape — POSTPONED

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    This event has been postponed by the organizer. Please join the Wilton Library, Wilton Youth Council and a panel of experts to learn more about navigating the youth sports landscape. Many parents have questions about the role of sports in childhood and how to raise healthy athletes. What is right for my child? Recreational sports? […]

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  • Author Talk: Stephanie Kramer – Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Stephanie Kramer is the author of Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work. This ‘labor’ or love was written over three years late at night and during her children’s naps because of her desire to create a groundswell of support. With original research and hundreds of inspiring interviews, she does just that— […]

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  • Nuts and Bolts of the Special Education Process: Tips & Strategies to Advocate for Your Child with an IEP or Section 504 Plan

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Please join us in the Brubeck Room at Wilton Library for an important presentation presented by SPED*NET on what you need to know to prepare for and participate in your child's IEP meeting. You will learn about the process for referring a child for an initial special education evaluation; how to review evaluations and prepare […]

  • Author Talk: Jennifer Wallace – Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic – and What We Can Do About It

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Please join Wilton Library for an Author Talk by Jennifer Breheny Wallace, who will discuss her New York Times bestseller Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic - and What We Can Do About It - which features the Wilton community! In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students […]

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