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How to Deepen Children’s Civic Engagement

Izabela Bonzanini Education - Kids & Family - News 15 Feb, 2023

Increasingly, parents of young children are placing a larger focus on civic engagement and giving back. Not sure where to get started or how to strengthen your involvement?

Storytelling and Advocacy Go Hand-in-Hand

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - Kids & Family - News - Health 15 Feb, 2023

Danbury Public Schools spends $13,972 per student, while other districts spend up to $24,000.00 per student, reflecting one of the largest disparities among communities in Connecticut.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - Kids & Family - News - Health 13 Feb, 2023

Over the years, St. Valentine’s Day went from a Catholic feast day to an American cultural holiday. February 14 now makes us think mostly of love, roses, and chocolate. Skip the unhealthy and expensive store-bought treats this year and show your love with some homemade treats!

The Myth About Scams and Age

Izabela Bonzanini Get Smart - Well-being - Kids & Family - News 10 Feb, 2023

When we hear stories about scams and fraud, we often hear that older people are more likely to be victims of scams – the “grandparent scam,” in which someone impersonates a relative in trouble, and asks you send them money.

CT Medicaid Expansion Launches for Kids of Any Immigration Status

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - Kids & Family - News - Politics - Health 10 Feb, 2023

For Gabriela, the recent expansion of the state’s Medicaid program to children 12 and younger — regardless of their immigration status — means her 10-year-old son can now connect with a pediatrician, and she won’t have to worry as often about medical bills.