Self Help Inc. CFCE
December 2021 Newsletter
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DONATION DEADLINE APPROACHING! Thank you to all the people who have offered to purchase gift cards, diapers/wipes and winter items for our Joy to the Children project. We need to have all items to our Brockton office by Friday December 10th.
We are still in need of donations! If you are able to help us this year by donating gift cards, diapers, wipes or other basic needs please complete this form. If you have any questions please contact Gina McGarrigle @ gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org.
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Family Dynamics on ADHD: 5 Rules for Dealing with...
Every holiday season, we face a persistent challenge: how to respond to family members who don't understand ADHD and yet feel compelled to share their discipline and parenting advice (often loudly). While every family dynamic is unique, here are...
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www.additudemag.com
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How to Make Sure Your Children Aren't Too Stressed...
The holidays are a fun and joyous time but also a very busy one, and holiday stress and anxiety in children can and does happen. During the holidays, there are lots of fun activities and events going on, both at home and at school.
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www.verywellfamily.com
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Easy Sugar Cookies (Healthy and SO Fun to Make!)
With just a few simple ingredients and a super simple process, you can make my healthy and easy Sugar Cookies. They have the classic flavor and texture with less sugar. And they're so super fun to make with the kids!
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www.yummytoddlerfood.com
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Hanukkah began on Sunday, November 28th and goes to
Monday, December 6th
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Watch this short video from PBS Learning Media about Hanukkah and watch this read aloud called "Hanukkah Bear" with your child. |
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Watch this funny Read Aloud story about "How Santa Got His Job" and do this adorable Santa craft with your child. |
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Santa Craft
All activities should be supervised by an adult. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links. With Christmas just around the corner, this easy Santa craft is the perfect Christmas craft to do...
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www.thebestideasforkids.com
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Kwanza begins on Sunday, December 26th and ends on
Saturday, January 1st
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Watch this short video from PBS Learning Media about Kwanzaa and watch this read aloud called "Kevin's Kwanzaa" with your child. |
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Congratulations to our three Parent Ambassadors! |
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We just wanted to take a moment to thank the three extraordinary parents who have agreed to attend a month long training and be part of a year long commitment as our parent ambassadors. Dulce Orozco, Ashley Hinds and Yessica Arias had been chosen to represent our CFCE program as parent ambassadors through a special grant from the Department Early Education and Care. The three of them along with Marsha Wright and Gina McGarrigle will be working on a project for Parents on Parental Mental Health. Be sure to look for our survey coming out in November which will help us to move forward on this special project.
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If not, let us know how we did. Complete for a chance to get a FREE Children's book.
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Please Note COVID Updates: Most In-Person Programming will be held outdoors in the fall. Some programs may be scheduled to happen inside.....however, inside programming is dependent on the most Current COVID Safety Guidelines from the CDC and Local/State Board's of Health. Indoor programming may need to be held outside or virtually on Zoom. You will be notified if a change in venue is needed. Indoor programs may require masks for anyone over the age of 2. Please check with the facilitator if there are any questions.
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These featured activities are a small sampling of all the things that are available during the month. Please visit http://selfhelpcpc.org/calendar/ for ALL activity listings and registration information.
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YEAR ROUND STORYWALKS
Outdoor storywalks are held at our old CFCE building at 780 West Main street in Avon and will be offered monthly through the winter as weather permits.
REGISTER for a time slot between 9:00am and 10:00am by emailing ccarver@selfhelpinc.org
We will follow the CDC guidelines so please have masks available if needed.
Arrive with your child to first receive a packet with handouts and a craft to do at home & then receive directions of how to follow the storywalk.
The book themes for each month are listed below so please register for as many as you want.
12/10/2021
”Let It Snow”
1/7/2022
”Snowballs”
2/10/2022
”Duck & Hippo’s Valentine Secret”
3/16/2022
”Ten Lucky Lephrechauns"
4/4/2022
”Move your Mood”
5/17/2022
”Going on a Nature Hike”
6/17/2022
"You Are My Sunshine”
**If the weather happens to be poor that day, a related story and activity will be emailed to those that had registered**
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We Are Family: Sharing Our Stories
Canton Public Library
4:40-5:30pm
December 6th, 13, 20th
Join Ms. Marsha and Ms. Gina on Monday afternoons for this three session family activity beginning December 6th.
We will learn from each other about our traditions, family story, recipes and more. Each week we will focus on various aspects of our families.
This group is for families. As per the rule of the library everyone over the age of 2 must wear a mask. We will also practice social distancing to keep us all safe! We can't wait to hear your stories and share our own!
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Wednesday, December 1st
10:00-10:40 &
11:15-12:00
Canton Public Library
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Beary Good Stories and Crafts with
Ms. Marsha
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Join Ms. Marsha and Beary the bear for some wonderful stories, songs, and a craft. Let's celebrate December with stories and songs.
This program is held indoors.
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2021
10:30-11:15am
Rockland Memorial Library
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Cracker Jack SURPRISE Storytime!!! |
A mixed bag of literature (poems, stories, fingerplays, chants) will be shared around a surprise topic such as farm or transportation, etc. The group will also participate in music, movement, related art projects and parachute play.! More info. and to REGISTER NOW!
This program is held indoors.
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Monday, December 6th, 2021
1:00-1:45
Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles
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Is it YOU that loves books!!! Then come join us for some story time fun using "flip flap" books- 3 week series- along with songs, movement, art and whatever extras we can come up with!!!
This program is held indoors.
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These featured activities are a small sampling of all the things that are available during the month. Please visit http://selfhelpcpc.org/calendar/ for ALL activity listings and registration information.
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Monday, December 6, 2021
10:00am and 11:15am
@Norton Public Library
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Join Ms. Marsha indoors at the Norton Public Library for Toddler Tales and Tunes. It's time to come back inside and have some fun. Toddler Tales and Tunes is a weekly story time designed for children ages 9 months to three years old and their caregivers. Space is limited. Registration is required
This program is held indoors.
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Thursday, December 9, 2021
1:00-1:45pm
Hanson Public Library
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WINTER PERCHES: Series on Birds |
Come join our 3 week series on birds where we will learn about winter birds, prepare a food celebration for the winter birds, as well as help the birds get ready for spring!!!
This program is held indoors.
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Friday, December 17th 2021
All Day
At Home Activity
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Ms. Marsha's Stories: Goodbye Autumn Hello Winter |
Can you believe fall is almost over! Goodbye Autumn Hello Winter is a wonderful story to help remember all the wonderful aspects of fall. Let's say goodbye to fall as we get ready to move into winter! Click on the word register to listen to this story!
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Home Energy Assistance Program
Get the Help You Need Paying Your Heating Bills 13,233 households were warmer last winter because of help received from Self Help, Inc. and the Home Energy Assistance Program. We want residents throughout our service areas to know that Home...
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Rental Assistance
Thank you for your interest Self Help Inc's RENTAL Assistance Program Through the CARES Act Self Help Inc.
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Home - NeighborWorks Housing Solutions
Homeowner & Renter Emergency Grant Assistance (RAFT, RAFT ERMA, ERAP, RAFT COVID) Apply Now C.D.C Eviction Moratorium Fact Sheet Start with a Solid Foundation. Home Ownership From new home buyers education classes to down-payment assistance to...
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