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Straight Talk about Child Abuse

Izabela Bonzanini What Is The Next Step In Your Life? - News 27 Aug, 2021

I am sure that in my long career, I have neglected to touch on many issues during “well” visits. I always believed that if doctors overdo their advice, it all becomes overwhelming. The child and the parent walk away remembering nothing. But there are so many issues! Safety, diet, exercise, reading to your child, giving children their space, avoiding praising or criticizing a child's appearance excessively.

Using the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds in Danbury Public Schools

Izabela Bonzanini Kids & Family - News 25 Aug, 2021

Communication is the heart of building effective relationships. Being able to speak in your native language to others is key to creating relationships and in fostering a sense of belonging in schools. Danbury Public Schools (DPS) knows that a family’s relationship with their child’s school is key to academic success.

Advocating for Connecticut in 2021

Izabela Bonzanini News 23 Aug, 2021

The pandemic closed the Connecticut Capitol to the public during the 2021 legislative session, but AARP was active, virtually advocating and submitting nearly 50 pieces of legislative testimony. Highlights of the important legislation AARP worked on in 2021 is below.

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. Appoints New President and CEO

Izabela Bonzanini News - Politics 19 Aug, 2021

Board Chair of the Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC), Dr. Francis J. Muska, Ph.D., announced on July 29 that Katherine McKeon Curran, Esq., has been appointed as the incoming president and chief executive officer of the Institute, effective August 1, 2021. Ms. Curran currently serves at CIFC as the chief operating officer and general counsel.

Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People

Emanuela Palmares News - Health 17 Aug, 2021

Currently authorized vaccines in the United States are highly effective at protecting vaccinated people against symptomatic and severe COVID-19. Fully vaccinated people are less likely to become infected and, if infected, to develop symptoms of COVID-19. They are at substantially reduced risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 compared with unvaccinated people.

Protect Yourself and Your Home from Scams

Izabela Bonzanini Get Smart - News 13 Aug, 2021

Summer has brought blooming flowers, steamy weather, longer days and, unfortunately, door-to-door scammers who try to take advantage of homeowners in a variety of ways.