Five Tips for a Smoother Summer

Five Tips for a Smoother Summer

Plan together. Asking children to help you with even small decisions like, “Should we go to the market before lunch or after lunch?” helps empower them, and when they feel powerful, there’s less urge to misbehave. Keep to a routine. School may be out for the summer,...
Insight Newsletter – June 2019

Insight Newsletter – June 2019

EFFECTING POSITIVE CHANGE by Shari L. Shapiro, Executive Director While our Safe Haven shelter continues to be the only shelter in Connecticut that accepts children from 0 – 18 who are facing crisis, we also know that helping families navigate challenges before...