News from The Children's Center

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.
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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.

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Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten

Making sure your child is ready for kindergarten may seem like a daunting task. But according to the Granite United Way of Carroll County, parents can help their child simply by playing with them. Read all the tips here:

Preparing for Kindergarten

Center Safety Reminder

Your child's safety and staff well-being are high priorities for the Children's Center. To help us to ensure both, please do not hold the entrance door for others. Situations can occur overnight that change the dynamics of a relationship or a family and can pose a threat to your child(ren) and our staff Keep the center office informed of any changes in your relationship with a significant other, a relative, or a friend that might impact your child's well being.