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04/27/2026

04/27/2026

In partnership with Minor League Baseball, the Yard Goats are offering an ALL IN $10 ticket for select games this season. Get the best deal of the year for a limited time only. This offer ends TOMORROW! Get your tickets while you can.

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04/27/2026

Join us for a FREE 2-hour guided workshop with artist Bonnie Aparicio, you’ll create a “dreamscape”—a simple, expressive landscape designed to help you visualize your unique goals. 🎨

No painting experience is needed—just come as you are.

This workshop is open to adult residents of East Hartford. You’ll leave not only with your finished artwork, but also:
✨ 5 actionable tools to support your growth
✨ clear next steps toward your goals
✨ practices you can carry with you—and even share with the younger dreamers around you

This is about giving yourself the space to imagine more, create freely, and start moving toward the life you see for yourself.

To register click on the link below –

https://forms.office.com/g/4va0vuuxP3

04/25/2026

04/23/2026

This class is for anyone 12 and up! Perfect for teens, parents, grandparents, or anyone who is around children! Those who complete the quick 3-hour course will leave with a 2-year Infant and child-specific CPR certification. Space is limited. Register at https://cromwellrec.recdesk.com/

04/23/2026

👇 Type SKILLS to get a PDF copy of this list 👇

Life skills aren’t taught all at once…they’re built slowly, over time.

From putting toys away, to cooking a full meal, to managing money and time.

Each stage of childhood brings new opportunities for growth.

But here’s the important part . . .
This isn’t a checklist to rush through.

It’s a guide.

Children develop these skills best when they feel:
✔️ Supported
✔️ Capable
✔️ Included in real life

Because confidence doesn’t come from being told what to do—
it comes from doing it alongside someone who believes in them.

So if your child isn’t doing everything on this list yet…
that’s okay.

💛 Follow their pace.
💛 Stay connected.
💛 Invite them in.

That’s how life skills—and confidence—are built.

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04/21/2026

04/19/2026

Kids aren’t wired for constant stimulation…
they’re wired for meaningful experiences 🌍

🧠 What children repeat, their brains learn to prefer.

And right now? Fast, high-reward inputs are everywhere. This is addictive and drives children to obsessively seek out more input from screens and processed food (without actually enjoying it more)

But the kinds of experiences that actually build regulation, resilience, and confidence are slower… quieter… and often overlooked.

Like:
✅ Sunlight on their face.
✅ Getting lost in a book.
✅ Laughing until they can’t breathe.
✅ Being bored enough to create something new.
✅ Feeling proud after doing something hard.

These moments don’t compete with screens in intensity—
but they outperform them in development.

They build:
• Attention
• Emotional regulation
• Connection
• A sense of capability

✨ Not all dopamine is created equal.

The goal isn’t to eliminate joy or stimulation—t’s to help children experience the kind that builds them, not depletes them.

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04/12/2026

A simple hand signal can be a powerful safety tool.

Many children struggle to find words in the moment, especially when they feel unsure, overwhelmed, or pressured. Teaching a clear “stop” signal gives them a voice even when words feel hard.

When a child shows their palm and says “Stop, I don’t like it,” they are setting a boundary. This is not rude or dramatic. It is a life skill.

The beauty of this strategy is that it can be seen from a distance. A teacher, parent, or safe adult can quickly notice the raised palm and recognise that the child is uncomfortable.

This helps adults step in sooner, support the child, and prevent situations from escalating. It also teaches children that their body and space matter.

Practise it at home through role play so it feels natural to use. Confidence grows with rehearsal, not pressure.

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What phrase do you teach your child to use when they feel uncomfortable? Sharing ideas helps other families too.

02/13/2026

🚨✨ WE’RE HIRING! ✨🚨

Healing From Within Program Coordinator
📍 Hartford, CT | 💼 Full-Time

Are you passionate about holistic mind-body wellness and recovery? This role is for YOU.

Toivo is a holistic mind-body wellness program operated by AU. Core to the mission of Toivo is our shared commitment to bring holistic, mind body wellness classes to people who are psychiatrically detained or held within other restrictive settings.

If you’re all about trauma responsive, recovery oriented, and person centered values — we want to meet you! ✨

To learn more and APPLY on our website at https://advocacyunlimited.org/open-positions/

02/12/2026

Parents and caregivers are invited to join our Circle of Security® Parenting Program beginning February 19.

A few spots remain, with childcare available for children ages 4 and up. Registration closes February 17. Call 860-929-5575 for details.