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We are newly energized now that the snow has melted and spring is finally here!  We are so excited by the success of our new Coping & Calming Club and are looking forward to our new self-esteem program, Personal Power & Kindness Club starting May 15th.  We have so many events coming in the next month that here is a list in order of occurrence (more details are below):
 
April 30th - Parent  Event:  Stow & Go Power Snacks
May 1st - Awesome Night: Art and Talent Show
May 2nd - Open House
May 9th - Sibshop
May 13th - Summer Friendship Seminar
May 15th - Personal Power & Kindness Club begins
May 16th - Sibshop
May 30th - Sibshop
June 6th - Sibshop

Oh, and let's not forget summer!  We are actively accepting summer registrations.

Be sure to "like" us on Facebook .
 
Warmly,    
Nadine Briggs
Director, Simply Social Kids
A Division of Simply Social Skills, LLC
978-764-2758

Open House
Saturday May 2nd
2:00 - 4:00 
short slideshow starts @ 2:15

Simply Social Kids coaches children ages 5-17 on how to make and keep friends.  Our innovative, non-clinical approach is extremely effective in teaching kids how to form meaningful friendships that last.  Kids come weekly to play and hang out.  We do the rest.

   Parents and professionals are invited to attend and learn more about our social education programs! 
(kids are welcome too!)

Personal Power & Kindness Club

 

May 15th - 6 Weeks 

Friday Fun Clubs: Ages 10+ 

Time: 5:30 - 7:30

Cost: 6 Weeks $380 (current families save $300)

5/15, 5/22, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26


Personal Power - their choices make them powerful.  They will examine feelings and how to manage very strong feelings while gauging their reactions to situations.

 

Stick Up for Themselves - kids will learn how to stick up for themselves in a productive, friendly manner.  They will be given language to use and practice through role playing.

 

Random Acts of Kindness - practicing random acts of kindness is an excellent way to promote self-esteem.  Kids will have weekly kindness tasks.


Click here for details and to  Download registration form
Parent Event 
Stow & Go Power Snacks
 
APRIL 30th 
7:00 - 8:30
Cost $40 per person

 

Fuel family wellness with Stow & Go Power Snacks.  Join Norah, certified nutritional counselor, social worker and mother of 5 as she shares simple tips for a family fuel makeover!  Learn the basics of valuable foods to have in your pantry, food that promotes positive mood and brain development, as well as foods to reduce/ eliminate from your diet. Some of her favorite nutrition and recipe books will be available for purchase that evening as well. Bring a friend!

Click here to register
cool-guitar-guy.jpgAwesome Night: Art & Talent Show

 

When: May 1st

Time:   7:30 - 9:00 PM

Where:  One Industrial Way, Unit 4, Tyngsboro, MA

Admission: $5

 

Let's celebrate artistic and musical "awesomeness"! 

Awesome submissions due April 30th. 

Acts may not contain profanity.   Performers register your act with Nadine at [email protected]

S ibshops - 4 SESSIONS 
May 9, 16, 30 and June 6 
Note: Sibshop location is LifeLinks in Chelmsford, not Simply Social Kids

For siblings ages 8+ who have brothers & sisters with special needs 
Come to one or come to all! Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing, and for many, somewhere in between. At these awesome events, Sibshops facilitator Nadine Briggs will have the kids playing games, making friends, and talking about being a sibling of child with special needs.

 

The Sibshops events are for siblings without special needs ages 8 and older. Children must be able to safely participate in a large group with only one staff.


We need a minimum of 6 siblings to run each workshop. Registration is required.

DATE: Saturdays:  May 9th, May 16th, May 30th, and June 6th

Facilitator: Nadine Briggs

TIME: 3:30-5:30pm

COST: $5 per session

LOCATION: LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford

CONTACT: Email Christie to register. Please include the name and age of child registering and which dates they will be attending.
Summer Fun & Friendships: Maintaining the Connection 
May 13th 7:00 - 9:00 pm
FREE
Location: Tyngsboro Elementary School

The Summer months can be long and difficult for those who have trouble socially. Parents can do much to support friendships that were made during the school year and even find some new buddies during the summer vacation. This seminar will provide many tips and social opportunity ideas.

Seminar Sponsored by Tyngsboro SEPAC.  Contact: Amy--Jane Maciel, Tyngsborough SEPAC Chair [email protected]
SUMMER 2015

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Social Group

June 29 - August 3

Coach: Nadine 


 

Ages 5-7

3:00 - 4:30

 

Ages 8-11

4:45 - 6:15

 

Ages 12-17

6:30 - 8:00

 

6 Weeks

$295

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Social Group

June 30 - Aug 4

Coach: Nadine 

 

Ages 5-9

3:00 - 4:30

 

Ages: Girls 10-12

4:45 - 6:15

 

Ages 12-17

6:30 - 8:00


 

6 Weeks

$295

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Minecraft Club

Coach: Norah 

 

Ages 8+

10:00 - 12:00

 

6 Weeks

$150

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Social Group

July 15 - August 19

Coach: Norah 

 

Ages 5-7

3:00 - 4:30

 

Ages 8-11

4:45 - 6:15

 

Ages 12-17

6:30 - 8:00

 

6 Weeks

$295

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Coping & Calming Club

Coach: Norah 

 

Ages 10+

9:30 - 11:30

 

6 Weeks

$380

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Personal Power & Kindness Club

Coach: Norah 

 

Ages 10+

12:00 - 2:00

 

6 Weeks

$380

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Social Group

July 16 - August 20

Coach: Norah 


 Ages 8-11

5:00* - 6:30

 

6 Weeks

$295

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Minecraft Club

Coach: Norah 

 

Ages 8+

10:00 - 12:00

 

6 Weeks

$150

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Social Group

July 17 - August 21

Coach: Norah 

 

Ages 5-7

4:00* - 5:30

 

Ages 8-11

5:45 - 7:15

 

6 Weeks

$295

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Personal Power & KindnessClub

Coach: Norah 

 

Ages 10+

9:30 - 11:30

 

6 Weeks

$380

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Coping & Calming Club

Coach: Norah 

 

Ages 10+

12:00 - 2:00

 

6 Weeks

$380

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New families also pay a $50 non-refundable registration fee

*later start for working families

 

Coping & Calming Club:

In the Coping & Calming Club, kids will learn:

Coping Skills - kids will learn to understand what causes anxiety, how it manifests in thoughts, feelings and behavior and they will learn powerful strategies to manage stress.  

Mindfulness - Kids will begin to understand how to calm their minds and bodies by learning mindfulness techniques.  

 

Personal Power & Kindness Club:

In the Personal Power & Kindness Club, kids will learn:

Personal Power - their choices make them powerful.  They will examine feelings and how to manage very strong feelings while gauging their reactions to situations.

Stick Up for Themselves - kids will learn how to stick up for themselves in a productive, friendly manner.  They will be given language to use in such situations and practice through role playing.

Random Acts of Kindness - practicing random acts of kindness is an excellent way to promote self-esteem.  In the club, kids will have weekly kindness tasks.

 

Minecraft Club:

Kids will need to have a Minecraft account and bring their own laptop or tablet with power cables.

 

Sign up for both Coping & Calming AND Personal Power & Kindness!  Send your child with a bag lunch and enjoy a 25% savings!  Both programs $570! undefined

 

Registration begins with a phone intake to determine if our program meets the needs of your child.  Contact:

Nadine Briggs, Simply Social Kids

978-764-2758 - [email protected] 

Download registration form here

 

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1 Industrial Way
Directions to Simply Social Kids
One Industrial Way, Tyngsboro, MA 
  
Conveniently located right off Route 3 and only 4 miles from the shopping district and Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua, NH. 
  
Simply Social Kids offers social skills coaching for children and teens with mild to moderate social challenges. 
Contact us to determine if our program is a good fit for your child.
978-764-2758