Building Bright Futures of Colchester

Building Bright Futures of Colchester (BBFC), formally known as Colchester Early Childhood Connection is thrilled to announce the continuation of our grant from the Building Bright Futures of Chittenden County - Vermont Success by Six Initiative and Department of Human Services.

Vermont’s Future Starts with Today’s Children

RESOURCE FOR NEW BABIES
BBFC no longer visits homes of newborn babies in Colchester. However, for a newborn resource packet free of charge, contact BBFC at buildingbrightfutures.org or 652-5138. Look in the summer brochure for our welcome baby ice cream social!

PLAYGROUP
Ages Birth - 6

A great opportunity for parents and their children to connect with other parents while children engage in a group experience. Class will not meet on February 27, March 1, April 24 & 26. Maximum: 70.

#290000A Wed & Fri 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Jan. 2 - Jun. 14

FACILATATOR: Building Bright Futures of Colchester
LOCATION: Colchester Meeting House, Downstairs
FEE: FREE

SCOTT NOYES: HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP HEALTHY SLEEP PATTERNS
Parents

The results of children not getting enough sleep are astonishing. Sleep deprivation can have serious effects on physical health and mental impairments. Inadequate rest impairs our ability to think, handle stress, maintain a healthy immune system and moderate our emotions. The loss of one hour of sleep for a child each night is equivalent to two years of cognitive maturation and development. In addition, sleep-deprived people fail to recall pleasant memories yet recall gloomy memories just fine. This presentation will review the facts about the importance of sleep and how to help children establish and maintain healthy sleep habits. Minimum: 10, Maximum: 75.

#281004A Thursday 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. February 21

INSTRUCTOR: Scott Noyes
LOCATION: Colchester Meeting House, Upstairs
FEE: FREE

OUTSMARTING THE PICKY EATER
Parents of Children Ages Birth - 4

This workshop will review the foundations of feeding skills of children ages birth to four. Learn tricks to stay ahead of your picky eater and how to encourage a broader diet. You will also learn ways to make mealtimes happier for everyone. There will be plenty of time for questions. The instructor is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and is also a parent of 2 children, both healthy, but picky eaters. Minimum: 10, Maximum: 50.

#291000A Thursday 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. March 21
INSTRUCTOR: Rebecca Grimm
LOCATION: Colchester Meeting House, Upstairs
FEE: FREE