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Thomas A Fatone May 21, 2013 at 10:48 am
Thanks....I should have talked about the 1/2 marathon though.
Nancy Sasso Janis May 11, 2013 at 11:58 am
Update from Lake Compounce: Due to the significant likelihood of thunderstorms and lightning the…Read More entire time we would be open which would cause us to close rides, Lake Compounce will not be opening today, Saturday, May 11th. We will open tomorrow, May 12, at 11am. So sorry for the inconvenience.
The Maritime Aquarium May 13, 2013 at 03:17 pm
Any public dock that gets you out over the water a bit. Looking at Norwalk, maybe the one outside…Read More our IMAX theater, or at the Visitor Dock on the other side of the drawbridge. Perhaps the little bridges to Bell Island (in Rowayton) or Canfield Island (east of Calf Pasture Beach), but parking is an issue there. Not sure where you are, but here's a website that tells you all public beach access points in CT: www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastalaccess/searchtown.asp
Thomas Crafts May 12, 2013 at 10:42 am
You are kidding right? DEEP killed the lobster industry by using insecticides in trying to thwart…Read More West Nile virus that also killed - killed - lobsters. Lobsters take 5-7 years to get to 1 pound, crabs are mature after 1 year.
Reverend Barbara Sexton May 11, 2013 at 05:00 pm
1) Start with the child's pediatrician. Basic mental health evaluations are part of every complete…Read More 'well-child' checkup. A good pediatrician will be sensitive to your concerns, while assuring that your child receives proper help, as needed. If you can't comfortably speak to your child's pediatrician, you've got the 'wrong' pediatrician!
2) Are there any health care professionals amongst family and friends that you trust? See if they will advise you with discretion.
3) If you have a trusted clergy person in your life who knows your family, speak with them for advice and referrals.
4) There are 'support groups' for parents with children who are mentally ill. Many of them will be happy to speak with you and guide you.
5) Don't forget 'anonymous' 'help lines' for input. You local hospital social worker can also direct you to support and services.
Two DON'TS: DON'T try any extreme diets or therapies on your own and DON'T 'not do anything’, ‘hoping/praying’ things will go away. They won't. Trust your parental 'instincts'!
Ken May 11, 2013 at 03:27 pm
The question of where to turn as a parent is a tough one because as a parent it is difficult to take…Read More an objective view as to whether your child may or may not have a behavioral or mental health issie. A parent may not be attuned to a potential problem or be in denial of an issue.
Since behavior disorders in children often present with external signs, frequently a school counselor may be the first person to bring up a behavioral issue to a parent. The reason is two fold. First, as mentioned, a school counselor is not the childs parent so is able to take an objective and clinical view with regards to student behavior. Second, school counselors are trained professionals who have specific knowledge and skills that provide them with an ability to understand when student behavior may be simply a maturity issue, a child having a difficult phase of a temporary nature or whether an issue may be more complex requiring further examination.
Pre school and regular school teachers and counselors can provide a lot of feedback to parents regarding their child.
Ken May 11, 2013 at 03:04 pm
In the U.S., mental disorders are diagnosed based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual .....…Read More Soon to be a new manual DSM 5. This will replace DSM-IV. Just like ICD-10 which replaces ICD-9 effective 2014 which has greatly expanded categories and more detailed levels of diagnosis, the new DSM 5 will be the new standard.
Thomas A Fatone May 13, 2013 at 01:28 pm
Leslie, you are correct and thank you. I seemed to have gotten my amusement parks confused. Thank…Read More you...:)
leslie english May 13, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Actually, Lake Compounce in Bristol, CT is generally recognized as the "oldest and longest…Read More running amusement park in the United State"
http://www.americasbestonline.net/index.php/pages/amusementparkoldest.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amusement_park
http://www.offbeattravel.com/old.html
Too little too late May 9, 2013 at 12:35 pm
Another amazing option is ITN Coastal CT! Dignified transportation provided by vetted volunteers for…Read More a nominal fee. www.itncoastalct.org
the michael April 25, 2013 at 08:18 pm
5 referendums/voter fatigue........they wear you out with less than 1% reductions
Leslie Yager May 24, 2013 at 03:25 pm
YES! It's a zero sum game and I'm sure it will be appreciated!
BHS Future Teachers Club May 24, 2013 at 03:21 pm
Over $1100 raised and still a week to go! If anyone is reading this, we've extended our collection…Read More deadline to May 31st. Every teacher will get a gift. It may not be as much as we hoped, but the girls worked really hard and contacted people all over CT and NY! Thanks to these efforts, we can ensure that each teacher will receive recognition for their hard work and dedication. Hopefully, next year's students at PS 52 will receive the best gift of all - supported, revitalized teachers!
Kevin May 7, 2013 at 02:32 pm
This is such a neat idea! Keep up the good work guys! Your hard work is appreciated by everyone.
JAMIE HOWARD May 1, 2013 at 01:54 am
thank you liz kinsley for i belive your documentary on brookfield s 225th has had a lot to do with…Read More this in depth information on brookfield fallen heros =an thank you brookfield historical society A great organization an wonderful volunteers
Mary Lieselotte Johnson April 29, 2013 at 06:30 am
Thank you again Sam, for taking the time to US mail me a bumper sticker, wrapping it up with so much…Read More TLC & the beautiful Thank you card with your lovely poem. Have a great week & the VERY BEST to you, with continuing to reach the finish line.
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