Governor Releases 2 Year State Budget
The Connecticut General Assembly kicked off its 2019 session on Wednesday, January 9, and will finish on June 5. Governor Lamont has released his proposed budget (Click here to see…
SEL Series – What is SEL?
AHA! I recently had an aha moment - I have written several blogs about Social Emotional Learning (SEL), but I have not clearly defined what it is. So just what…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…