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About 100 parents filled the EMS auditorium to listen as a panel of doctors debunked myths and misconceptions about teens and sleep. They said naps, caffeine and “weekend oversleep” are no substitute for a good night’s sleep.
Dr. Judith Owens said that like nutrition and physical exercise, teens need sleep for their health and safety. There was discussion of car crashes in relation to school start time, as well as symptoms of depression and risk-taking behavior. Continue Reading →
GHS alum Scooter Braun, who has managed talent including Justin Bieber, will be the keynote speaker at an event billed as, “Stress, Success and Teenage Setbacks: What to Expect the Teen” on Thursday, April 28 at the Teen Center on Arch Street in Greenwich. The event is a collaboration of the Jr. United Way, GHS Outreach Club, Liberation Programs, Arch Street Teen Center, and O’Malley Wellness LLC. Continue Reading →
Parents and teens spoke in favor of changing Greenwich School start times, with ultimate goal of Greenwich High School students having an extra hour of sleep in the morning. One teenager took the podium in pajamas and slippers alongside her mother. They spoke about “costs” to health of the existing schedule. Continue Reading →
The Old Greenwich based small business The Nanny Trainers attended the 2016 American Small Business Championship in Washington D.C., earning the title of Small Business Champion. Nanny Trainers owner Emily Barrett received a $ 1000 gift card from Sam’s Club. Continue Reading →
Greenwich PTAC and CT Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics arranged for two adolescent sleep experts to speak on Tuesday, April 26, 7:30-9:00 pm at Eastern Middle School.
The event is free and open to the public. Dr. Judith Owens is an internationally-recognized authority on pediatric sleep and the author of over 150 original research and review articles in peer-review journals, chapters, and books on the topic. She was the lead author of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy recommendation that middle school and high schools in the United States should not begin before 8:30 am. Continue Reading →
Do you Snapchat while you’re in your car? This year, the organizers of the annual go-kart race fundraiser to raise awareness of distracted driving have added bowling for those who don’t want to race, but support the cause! The event takes place April 22 at Grand Prix New York. Continue Reading →
If you’ve been away for the week during Greenwich Schools vacation, school start time has been in the news. Two camps have accused each other of playing dirty as the debate has become controversial. This week, the third of 3 public forums in “the first pass” is set to take place at the Boys & Girls Club on Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30. Continue Reading →
On Wednesday, ZAC Camp at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich brought staff from GEMS and teens from the EMS Explorers. In the pool, campers learned pool safety and water techniques is a boat capsizes. Continue Reading →
The Parenting Speaker Series Pasta, Pajamas, & Parenting, cosponsored by the First Congregational Church of Greenwich’s Church School and Preschool, will hold an educational parenting panel titled “How to Support Your Child’s Healthy Sexual Development and Gender Identity in Young Children” on Thursday, April 21 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Alliance for Education is hosting a trivia challenge designed to be a fun, welcoming event, with casual dress and a buffet dinner. All competition is between teams so nobody will be put on the spot. Sponsors and silent auction donations are welcome. Form a team today – this is going to be a fun night, and the Alliance, having just lost its Storymobile in the severe wind storm when a massive tree smashed it in half, deserves our help. Continue Reading →