Bake Together This Month!

The Home Baking Association has designated February as “Bake for Family Fun Month.” We think this a fun way to spend some time together as a family during the cold wintery days. Doing activities as a family stregthens bonds and opens up the lines of communication. The more time you spend together having fun, the more likely your teen will open up when they need support.

Here is a link to some recipes for all ages and skill levels.

Download the February Guide

Expanded Resources for Stamford Families The Mayor’s Literacy Initiative, the Ferguson Library’s Books for Babies program, and the Read to Grow Newborn Literacy program are collaborating to expand the resources that newborn babies receive at Stamford Hospital. Families will now be sent home with two brand new books, including the option for a Spanish-English bilingual book, the ability to receive free books for baby’s first year, and access to the Mayor’s Literacy Initiative Resource Hub. Learn more and access resources here.

Have you checked out Operation Parent? They offer a variety of free webinars. Below are the ones coming up soon.

Kratom is a substance that is marketed as a natural supplement, but its psychoactive properties and potential for addiction raise significant concerns. Currently, kratom products are sold in CT without age restrictions and have been found by youth doing “environmental scans” at vape shops, corner stores, and bodegas. We are tracking a proposed bill that would make it illegal to sell kratom to anyone under 21. Learn more in our legislative update below. Click the images below to learn more about Kratom.

February is Heart Health Awareness Month and a good reminder that taking care of your mental health is just as important as staying fit. Check out the self-care article with ideas for incorporating self-care activities that go beyond bubble baths and walks.