HWRSD Community Connections

12/15/2024

The holiday season can be a stressful time for many of us. It’s okay to prioritize your well-being and protect your peace. Saying no when needed isn’t selfish; it’s self-care!

05/19/2024

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Hampden-Wilbraham Partners for Youth Coalition is hosting a "Stress and Anxiety Toolkit" webinar that you won't want to miss! This free webinar will be on Tuesday, May 21st from 7-8 pm and is being presented by Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Nicole Rodriguez. She will provide grounding techniques, stress reduction tools, and a variety of other strategies for maintaining your optimal well being - just in time for summer and the season of transitions!

Students are encouraged to attend as well as parents/guardians - ALL are welcome! Feel free to share the attached flyer with friends, family, and colleagues. Please click the link below to submit your pre-registration, and the Zoom link will be sent to you.

https://forms.gle/RNvspKa4xEprzbem8

If you have any questions, please contact Bree Berneche, HWP4Y Coalition Director, at [email protected].

12/21/2023

Stigma silences conversations. It's important for families to have open conversations about mental health so every member feels comfortable speaking up if they need help or are worried about someone. Does your family talk about mental health?

12/21/2023

The holiday season is the perfect storm for meltdowns and tantrums. This can be SO frustrating for parents when they are simply trying to create happy memories for their children,
WHY???

(1) A child’s brain is more easily overwhelmed by sensory input (due to an underdeveloped hippocamus and thalmus)

(2) They lack the emotional awareness adults do. Children who can’t identify their emotions or their needs may get easily overwhelmed.

(3) No coping skills: It’s hard to manage your emotions if you don’t have the skills.These take time to learn and master

(4) Unrealistic expectations: there may be pressure to get dressed up, take perfect family pictures, and be in a good mood for meals and events when that may not be how they are feeling inside

12/21/2023

The BHN Family Resource Center in Ware is worth the drive. It is a great facility with wonderful people. They can help access resources of any kind and they also offer many groups for kids/teens/parents/caregivers.

12/14/2023

12/11/2023

Please feel free to drop off at TWB in Hampden between 8am-3:30pm.

Thank you ☺️

12/08/2023

The Wilbraham Police Relief Association will hold our annual Stuff-A-Cruiser Toy Drive on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 9:00AM to 1:00PM in the Big Y World Class Market at 2035 Boston Road Wilbraham. New, unwrapped gifts for children ages birth to 16 years will be accepted. If you are unable to make this date, items may be dropped off at the Wilbraham Police Department located at 2780 Boston Road, Wilbraham through December 16th.
If you know of a family in need please contact Sgt Noyes at [email protected] before December 20, 2023
Please do NOT reply to this or any other WPD posting.
Wilbraham Regional Emergency Communications Center Wilbraham-Hampden Times Wilbraham MA, Open Forum Town of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, USA Western Mass News WWLP-22News MassLive

12/02/2023

Look at the differences between a typical preschool child’s hand (left) and a typical 7 year old hand (right). Want to know why a preschool aged child isn’t able to write yet? This is why! Their hands are still developing and are not fully formed. So what should they be doing to support this? PLAY!! Playdough, coloring, cutting, gluing, playing outside, digging in dirt, sensory play, dress up play, science experiments, beading, puzzles, throwing balls, etc. All of these things help their hands develop. When they are physically ready to write, they will! No need to rush them, they will show you when they are ready!

Fine Motor Activities Here - https://www.learningandteachingwithpreschool.com/blog/preschool-cutting-station?fbclid=IwAR3k884qADchx8nhunOkjxqrpz-B_s9TRoEiw_Um0Xo0qL7RxKpDnGLufKM....
Beautifully written 🖊 by Mindful Moments Child Enrichment.
Thanks to Parent Village for posting

03/22/2023

TONIGHT! We can't wait to see you all for our "Meet the Mediatrician" event tonight at 6:30pm in the Minnechaug Regional High School auditorium! Click on the link below for more details and to pre-register. This link will be open until 3pm!

https://forms.gle/mcfVWg1PNexWcqRM6

Pre-registration is not required - ALL are welcome to attend!
Please drive around and park in the back of MRHS for the community entrance (near the fields). Once you walk in, walk straight down the hallway, and the auditorium will be on your left!
Questions? Email Bree at [email protected] or send us a message!