Kids & Family

Playdates: Can Kids Safely Meet Up?

Izabela Bonzanini Kids & Family 21 Sep, 2020

rior to our community-wide March 2020 shutdown, parents and caregivers had busy calendars. Organized sports, school clubs, music lessons, library groups, daycare, before care, after care, summer camp, family holidays and birthday parties made up the bulk of our daily lives. Then, the pandemic forced families to shelter in place.

Protecting Danbury's Children and Families: What Does Distance Learning Mean for Your Family?

Izabela Bonzanini Kids & Family 07 Sep, 2020

Last week, Danbury Public Schools made the decision to move to the full-distance learning model (in home) instead of in-school learning due to the upward trend of positive COVID-19 cases. The decision was made over time in consultation with DPS Health/Nursing services, the City’s Health Director, Dr. Fong, the district medical doctor and Danbury Hospital doctors. We have heard from many families who don’t agree with this decision and understand the hardship this change represents for families.

Danbury Public Schools’ Reopening Plan: A Family Partnership

Izabela Bonzanini Kids & Family 21 Aug, 2020

Danbury Public School’s Reopening Plan was submitted to the CT Department of Education on Friday, July 24. The plan, as required by the state, outlined three different proposals for returning to school: everyone back in classrooms, a hybrid model and distance learning.

Summer 2020: A Different Kind of Summer

Izabela Bonzanini Kids & Family 13 Jul, 2020

We have never experienced or lived through anything like we have during the last four months. Many families have experienced trauma, the passing of loved ones, racism and discrimination, and hardship with loss of jobs.

CT School’s Reopening Plan: What to Expect From Your District

Emanuela Palmares Kids & Family - News - Health 08 Jul, 2020

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has released “Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together,” a comprehensive plan that will serve as a roadmap for districts as they plan to reopen schools at the beginning of the 2020-21 academic year.

Spreading Love and Compassion During the Time of COVID-19

Emanuela Palmares Kids & Family - News 03 Jun, 2020

Amid tragedies and losses, a couple decided to spread the virus of love and compassion and help their neighbors in any way they can. From feeding families in need to providing safety masks and other gear to local health providers...