Pediatrician Dr. Christian Canzoniero will headline a special Pregnancy & Infancy Summit at Project Self-Sufficiency , Thurs day, November 19 th , 10:00 a.m. – noon. This unique event will spotlight critical issues faced by expectant and new parents during pregnancy and through a child’s early years; free baby items, valuable prizes, and giveaways will also be offered to attendees. Free and reduced cost activities for families and other topics related to early childhood health, safety and education will also be explored. Lunch will be provided; childcare is available upon request. Photographer Julian Huarte will take professional photos of parents and children. “The Pregnancy & Infancy Summit invites expectant parents and mothers and fathers of young children to gain valuable information about pregnancy and child development, along with expert advice about health and wellness,” explains Deborah Berry-Toon, Chief Executive Officer of Project Self-Sufficiency....
To facilitate the conversation about issues surrounding childhood trauma, Project Self-Sufficiency will offer the “Connections Matter” workshop in English, Tuesday, November 17 th , 2:00 p.m., and in Spanish, Wednesday, November 18 th , 2:00 p.m. Tips for protection, prevention, and promoting resilience within the community will be discussed. The workshops are free, hosted on Zoom, and open to the public; interested participants are invited to call 973-940-3500 to receive log-in details. Speakers will address the impact of adverse childhood experiences on social, emotional, and cognitive development, and offer tips and strategies for building resilience. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are widely recognized as falling into three distinct categories, abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction. Examples of negative behavior said to result from ACEs include smoking, alcoholism, drug use, absenteeism, and lack of physical activity. ...