Limited spaces available. We will send a confirmation that you have a spot in the group. Link for Zoom will be sent to you once you are confirmed.
Questions? Call or text: 617-800-9154, email jbaily@challiance.org
The Center for Families is funded by the City of Cambridge, the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC), Children’s Trust, Cambridge Public Schools, and the Cambridge Health Alliance. Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative is funded by Cambridge Public Health Department and the City of Cambridge.
Did you find one? Check it out and then take a photo and share it on Facebook and Twitter with #StoryWalkCamb.
Questions? 617-800-9154.
Cosponsored by Let’s Talk/Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families; programs of Cambridge Public Health Department and Department of Human Service Programs
Since we can’t gather in person right now, the Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and the Center for Families are offering Playgroups at Home! We started this in the spring and are doing a new session for the summer.
Every Monday morning for 5 weeks starting July 6th, we will send an email with:
a literacy tip
child development information
a story time video
two activity ideas for you and your child to do together!
If you wish to receive our Playgroups at Home emails, please email Cynthia at cwoodward@cambridgema.gov.
We will also be hosting two live Zoom Circle Time Sessions during the 5-week series, including stories and songs! More information about these two sessions coming soon!
There are lots of ways to stay connected with Center for Families and Agenda for Children:
FaceBook and Twitter: we share lots of resources, supports, information, and activity ideas.
Google Group: Center for Families sends out information, resources and supports two times per week and activity ideas weekly on Fridays (email CFF to be added to the list)
Texts: Agenda for Children sends out weekly Let’s Talk texts with tips, information, and supports (text letstalk to 313131 to join)
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Wearing a mask can be confusing and hard for young children. Here are two stories that you can read with your children to help them understand why masks are important right now.
Summer Food Program will be providing free breakfast and lunch for Cambridge youth ages 18 and younger, Monday through Friday from June 22-September 4 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Locations: bit.ly/310brPA
Phillips Brooks House Association’s Summer Urban Program: Info: bit.ly/37JzhjB
Soccer Nights, North Cambridge will be distributing Soccer Nights care packages to players (June 23-24th) and gathering together for a virtual Soccer Nights on Thursday, June 25th from 7-8pm. Info: http://www.soccernights.org/north-cambridge.html
Join us for a virtual discussion group for Cambridge parents with young children!
It’s been a challenging period for parents of young children. Many of us feel very isolated so please join us virtually for a cup of coffee or tea and discussion with other parents.
This is a space for parents to talk, connect and share challenges as well as ideas for taking care of ourselves.
The theme is Self-Care.
Groups will be facilitated by staff from the Center for Families and Let’s Talk/Agenda for Children.
Saturday, June 27, 10:00 am–11:15 am We will hold two groups at the same time:
Group 1: for parents of children ages 3-5 (preschoolers)
Group 2: for parents of children in elementary school (K-5)
The Center for Families is funded by the City of Cambridge, the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC), Children’s Trust, Cambridge Public Schools, and the Cambridge Health Alliance.Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative is funded by Cambridge Public Health Department and the City of Cambridge.
The Top 5 Reasons Well Meaning White Parents Do Not Discuss Race With Their White Children: https://bit.ly/2XzGD60 (Article from A Striving Parent blog)
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Children show anxiety in lots of ways. How can we support them?
Mindfulness Practices for Families
When parents and children are feeling big emotions, it’s good to find some calm. Simple mindfulness activities can help: https://bit.ly/3erMBeA
Mindfulness is noticing what’s going on outside—and inside—of us with acceptance and kindness. As mindful parents, we can be curious and open to understanding what our children are feeling and experiencing. These mindfulness exercises from Zero to Three are designed to help both parent and child experience a sense of calm connection.
Want to know more about mindfulness?
Join Dr. Chris Willard, from the Center for Mindfulness & Compassion at Cambridge Health Alliance, for a FREE live online workshop for parents, “Mindful Parenting in Difficult Times (Part I)” on Monday, June 1st, 9-9:45pm (EDT)! Register here: http://tinyurl.com/yc4f9fbu.
Need to relax? Try these 5 minute art exercises for relaxation for adults and kids: https://bit.ly/3gtQAt0
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New online children’s book explaining COVID-19 and why we stay home. Click here to read story: bit.ly/2WABPwE
Some kids are having a hard time with being online for everything from school to playdates. This article, “Kids Are So Over Zoom. Here’s What To Do About It” talks about tips for helping your child: bit.ly/2T5Ox4k
It is easy to feel anxious during this time. Here are some tips for coping with our anxiety.
It’s been a challenging time for all of us. Do you or someone you know need low-cost mental health support? De Novo is currently offering virtual counseling services: https://www.finditcambridge.org/DeNovo. Visits are between $2-$60, but no one is turned away for inability to pay.
