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The Art of Storytelling

The Art of Storytelling

Let me tell you a story. You have heard that, seen that, said that, now let me really tell you the story behind that! I am a storyteller, really! Storytelling can be an art, an avocation or a full time job. I’m not talking about the story of last weekend’s...
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SEL Series: 55 Positive Things to Say to your Children

SEL Series: 55 Positive Things to Say to your Children

"Opportunities don't happen; you create them." --Chris Grosser Here are positive things to say to your children to create opportunities to help them feel confident and loved! As parents, most of us speak to our children, in the ways, our parents talked to us during childhood. Our parents did the...
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Summer Learning Experience RFP

Summer Learning Experience RFP

Despite the weather outside, summer is just around the corner! The Coaltion for New Britain's Youth is happy to assist in the distribution of the 2019 New Britain Summer Learning Experiences request for proposals.   This year's program will be from July 22nd through August 9th. FAQ's about the three...
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SEL Series: SEL at Home, Tips for Parents

SEL Series: SEL at Home, Tips for Parents

5 Awesome tips that will improve trips to the grocery store with your children Many of us have dropped our jaws while witnessing distressed parents address their tearful kid(s) screaming their brains out in the grocery store. I never wanted to be that parent with “that kid.”  To my surprise,...
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SEL Series: Words are Powerful

SEL Series: Words are Powerful

Your words are powerful use them wisely- Over the Christmas holiday, I received a lesson in how much words can hurt. My dear old granny had some not-so-nice-comments about my weight. Yep, her words felt like a surprise punch to the gut. It may be silly, but her words cut...
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Advocacy After School Task Force

Advocacy After School Task Force

Want to ensure that afterschool programs are funded? Want to expand funding for summer programs? Have ideas about state laws that impact afterschool and summer programs for kids? Join the Connecticut After School Network for its first Advocacy Task Force conference call of 2019. Learn about what we have planned...
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Join The Network Team-Three New Job Postings

Join The Network Team-Three New Job Postings

The Connecticut After School Network is hiring! We have three open positions: >> Professional Development Specialist (Part-Time, 15 hours per week) >> Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Coordinator (Part-Time with benefits, 30 hours per week) >> Early Childhood Network Specialist (Full-Time) Applications consisting of a current resume and letter of interest...
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SEL Series: Sorry

SEL Series: Sorry

Apologies When you ask a young person to apologize, they often scowl at you with an attitude. They may glare at you and roughly say,” Why should I apologize, I didn’t do anything wrong". We all know that owning our mistakes is not only a challenge for children but for...
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Video Games Aren’t All Bad

Video Games Aren’t All Bad

We all understand that video games can cause problems, we hear that every day.  I won't even go into the many ways that some of these games can create antisocial and apathetic behaviors.  I want to talk about the video games that teach empathy, better human connection and understanding. Like...
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SEL Series: Growth Mindset

SEL Series: Growth Mindset

Fostering a Growth Mindset I remember extending my right hand up in the air and waving it feverishly. I thought, today “I had enough” after being ignored by my fourth-grade teacher too many times, today was the day I was going to speak up.   Daily, I eagerly raised my hand...
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