The report on the CT RAPID survey on Financial Security & Material Hardship is now available: https://www.ctdata.org/rapid-survey-3. This report sheds light on how many young families are struggling to make ends meet & grappling with debt, & the toll this takes on their mental health & well-being.
Join us 3/19 from 9 am - 12 pm for Library Office Hours 🧸🍎 Stop by the Children's Department in the Library and see the ECCS Executive Director. She can answer your questions about raising children here in town. Upcoming ECCS events can be found at https://www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/events/
Today is National Girl Scout Day! We all love Girl Scout cookies, but beyond that, the Girl Scouts are a great opportunity for young girls to discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges. If you are looking for a troop, event, or volunteer opportunities go to https://mygs.girlscouts.org/
Did you miss the Southington Kindergarten Information Session? The slideshow, important dates, and more can be found at https://loom.ly/g2EeU5I
📆 Don't forget to register for the Kindergarten Readiness Workshop on April 14th at https://loom.ly/dO1VbtI and mark your calendars for orientation in May!
6 Month Cognitive Milestones
👀 Looks around at things nearby
🤭 Brings things to mouth
🤔 Shows curiosity about things
✋ Begins to pass things from hand to hand
Track your child's progress with the Sparkler app! Learn more about Sparkler http://www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/sparkler
March is National Music in Our Schools Month🎵 Music is an extremely important subject for all children to learn and can lead to better brain development, increases in human connection, and even stress relief.
Learn more about the importance of music education at https://loom.ly/2bpp1XY
Did you miss our recent Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health workshop? All slides and resources shared at the workshop are now avalible at https://www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/pregnancy-and-postpartum-mental-health-education-and-resources/
Who is ready to Spring Forward? 🕑 Daylight savings begin tomorrow, don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour tonight!
Today is International Women's Day 🚺 From celebrating women's achievements to challenging gender stereotypes and bias, educating future generations about gender equality is one of the most grassroots differences anyone can make. #BreaktheBias
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Don't miss the Kindergarten Registration Information Session being held this Monday, March 9, 2026. Pre-registration starts at 5:30pm at the DePaolo Middle School Auditorium.
Learn more about Kindergarten Registration at http://www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/southington-kindergarten-registration/
Children make many transitions each day—from parents to teachers, from home to car, or from play time to the dinner table, for example. When you help your child prepare for transitions you are helping them to learn a valuable skill.
Read more at https://loom.ly/yc25mC8
6 Month Social and Emotional Milestones
🧒 Knows familiar faces & know if someone is a stranger
🤝 Likes to play with others
😀 Responds to other people’s emotions
🪞 Likes to look at self in a mirror
Check out the rest of our milestone charts (up to age 5) at https://loom.ly/4h5I-mU
Today is National Grammar Day 🖊️ You can find some fun grammar activities, articles, and books here https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/making-national-grammar-day-fun-yes-really.html
The CWCSEO is inviting caregivers/guardians to share your thoughts on a proposed CT law about limiting or restricting student use of cell phones and smart devices during the school day.
⏱ The Survey takes about 3-5 mins
📅 Survey closes FRIDAY, March 6
🔗 https://forms.gle/LpJgXu8fA9KqpRLW8
Stop by the ECCS Office, 35 North Main Street, Suite 3A-8, Southington, CT 06489, today from 11 am-1 pm. The ECCS Executive Director, Joanne Kelleher, can answer your questions about raising children here in town.
See more dates for office hours and other upcoming events at https://loom.ly/2XIZN08
March is National Nutrition Month! 5-2-1-0 is a great method to make your way to a healthier lifestyle. This month focus on getting 5 servings of fruits and vegetables 🍎 and 0 sugary drinks 🥛 every day!
Learn more about Activate Southington at https://loom.ly/AMjNU68
Happy #ReadAcrossAmerica Day! When we make time to read with kids, children get the message that reading is important and fun. The Southington Public Library is a great local resource for books (and more) but you can also find free/low-cost reading materials at https://loom.ly/eio1OiY
Track Milestones with the Sparkler App!
Sparkler is a FREE mobile app for CT families with children 0-5 and programs serving those families. It is available to use in English or Spanish, iOS or Android.
Learn more about Sparkler at www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/sparkler/
Infants and toddlers gain much of their sense of security from familiar adults, items, and routines. While many changes are unavoidable, it is important to consider their impact on very young children and plan ways to help them learn to cope.
Read more Tips for Tots at eccpct.com/Resources
ECCP is a state-funded program & is provided at no cost to parents & early childcare centers. They offer a variety of in-person & telephonic consultation services to promote children’s social & emotional development for children birth to age five.
Learn more at https://loom.ly/iYxaqyw
Don't miss out! Join us tomorrow, Thursday, February 26th at 6 pm at the Southington Public Library to learn about perinatal mood disorders, support, treatment and care resources. 🤰
Learn more and register for this FREE event at https://loom.ly/RIw0oS8
4 Month Communication Milestones
👶Babbles with expression & copies sounds they hear
😢 Cries in different ways to show hunger, pain, or being tired
Are you concerned about the development, behavior, or mental health of your child? Go to https://loom.ly/Y85KNYQ
"When you allow your child to feel, experience and learn from little disappointments at an early age, you help her to create the skills she will need to successfully handle the bigger disappointments she will experience later in childhood and as an adult."
Read more at https://loom.ly/yc25mC8
The Southington Behavioral Health Resource Directory, 4th edition, is a comprehensive guide to behavioral health and community resources.
Find the link to the directory and other resources mental health resources at https://www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/mental-health/
Did you see our ad in the Southington Chamber News?
Under CT law, children must be 5 yrs by 9/1 to start Kindergarten.
•SPS Kindergarten Info Session is 3/9 & Kindergarten Readiness Workshop is 4/14.
•School-year based pre-k programs are enrolling now.
Learn more at www.southingtonearlychildhood.org
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Join us next week, Thursday, February 26th at 6 pm at the Southington Public Library to learn about perinatal mood disorders, support, treatment and care resources. 🤰
Learn more and register for this FREE event at https://loom.ly/RIw0oS8
Join us tomorrow 2/19, 9 am-12 pm for Library Office Hours 🍎 Stop by the Children's Department in the Southington Library & see the ECCS Executive Director. She can answer your questions about raising children here in town. Upcoming ECCS events can be found at https://loom.ly/uhIlYg8
Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan starts this evening. Ramadan is a quiet, reflective time of worship, prayer, helping others, and spending time with loved ones. Learn more about Ramadan and find children's books and activities at https://www.globetrottinkids.com/ramadan-information-activities-for-kids/
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day ❤️ There is no shortage of ways to be kind! Learn more and find activities at https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/
