Bullying Prevention Month

Dear Center Families,
As we enjoy the weather change and fall into autumn, October presents us with several opportunities to learn more about different issues or causes. Many of you probably know that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but did you also know that October is:

National SIDS Awareness Month
National Learning and Development Month
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
and National Bullying Prevention Month?

When I worked at Alton Central School, I was the advisor to the Youth to Youth program which focused a ton of time in October on preventing and addressing bullying behaviors. According to DoSomething.org, more than 3.2 million children across the country are bullied each year. Both school age and early childhood educators need to be trained on understanding what bullying is and how it might look, as well as know ways to prevent bullying.

Read more: Bullying Prevention Month

Ski and Skate Sale to be November 10

What better way to get ready for a winter of snowy fun than to load up on new skiing and skating gear, while helping out a great cause. The Annual Ski and Skate Sale at Kingswood Regional High School in Wolfeboro, N.H., gathers vendors from all around the state, plus consignments, to provide skis, skates, snowboards, and winter outdoor clothing at great prices. And the proceeds benefit the Children’s Center and the Abenaki Ski Team. The big sale is Saturday, November 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Read more: Ski and Skate Sale to be November 10

Healthy Recipes, Healthy Children

What do your kids eat when they're at the center? Kitchen coordinator and cook Kelly Murphy shares some recipes and tips for healthy eating in The Children's Center Cookbook.

The book features dozens of kid-tested recipes, including meatloaf muffins, roasted broccoli and watermelon pizza.

The introductory price is $15, and proceeds will benefit the center. Get your copy in the front office today.