As the nation recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month, families across Fairfield County are confronting a growing reality: children and teens are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety, stress, and emotional pressure.
According to national data, 1 in 5 children experience a mental health challenge each year, and more than 40% of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
Parents across the region are asking the same question: How do we help our kids navigate this moment?
In response, the Greenwich Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) will host a free, live virtual event—“Raising Resilient Kids: Practical Strategies for Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health and Well-Being”—on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:00pm (Zoom).
The event is open to all parents, educators, caregivers, and community members across Fairfield County and throughout Connecticut.
The session will feature Jen Libby, MSW, LCSW, Founder & CEO of Promly, who will share practical, real-world strategies families can use immediately to support their child’s emotional well-being, build resilience, and strengthen communication.
“Families are navigating a very different landscape today,” said a member of the Greenwich SEAC Executive Board. “This event is about giving parents practical tools—not theory—to help their children manage stress, anxiety, and the pressures they face every day.”
What Participants Will Learn:
• How to recognize early signs of stress and anxiety
• Ways to strengthen communication with children and teens
• Practical strategies to build resilience, confidence, and emotional strength
The Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) exists to build full, equal, and equitable partnerships between families, the school district, and community partners. SEAC provides advisory input to the Greenwich Board of Education on matters related to the education, safety, and well-being of students with disabilities.
Membership is open to Greenwich Public Schools parents and guardians of children ages 3–21 who have, or are suspected of having, disabilities under IDEA or Section 504, or who receive special education or 504 accommodations and services.
Free and Open to the Public — Register Now
This timely event is designed not only for families navigating special education, but for all parents and caregivers seeking to better support their child’s mental health and well-being.
Space is limited. Register now:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FFKe-XPoQHeLe0ei1-YcKw