Category: Resources

24 Days of Giving Back: Good Grief Cape Cod

12/2/2020

As we come up on a year of the global pandemic, many things remain restricted or canceled but KINDNESS, HOPE & LOVE remain!
For the past 7 years we have annually celebrated the Holidays with a massive local giveaway. This year in the spirit of giving and of service to our community as well as love, we will instead highlight 24 days of local non profit organizations in our region showcasing how vitally important they are!
Feel free to share your favorites or share your story in the comments below!
#faithhopelove #attitudeofgratitude #holidayseason #giveuntoothers #serviceaboveself #capecod
#community #oneplanet

Good Grief Cape Cod is a vital resource for the Cape Cod region. In a culture that often avoids talking about loss, Good Grief Cape Cod holds a great emphasis on and support for research that children of all ages do grieve. They provide community engagement opportunities and educational workshops to show our community different ways to help children and families cope with death and loss.

Good Grief Cape Cod was founded by local parent, Amy Wyman, a music therapist with a duel degree in Early Childhood Education and Child Life from Wheelock as well as a Masters in Expressive Art Therapies with a specialization in Music Therapy from Lesley University. Her dedication to ensuring that our most vulnerable population's emotional and mental health needs are met is absolutely critical especially now more than ever. Amy's passion of always looking for ways to serve her community and make the world a better place are to be admired.

The organization is an initiative under the umbrella of Falmouth Together We Can, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Good Grief Cape Cod also works in partnership with several local practitioners and organizations which include: Coalition for Children, Sandwich Partnership for Families, Cape Cod Family Resource Center, Bourne for Children, DCF, Cape Cod Veterans Outreach Center, and Hope Health.

Two summers ago Good Grief Cape Cod held an all day retreat for children and families at Camp Lyndon. The day was beautifully executed with dance therapy, art therapy, music therapy and so much more! The joy that was readily apparent on our local children's faces, who have had the unthinkable happen thru the loss of a parent or loved one, was the greatest gift to witness that day. The care that Good Grief took in ensuring a calming and safe place to share their stories and grief was amazing.

For many years now we have partnered with Amy Wyman and Good Grief Cape Cod to assist with their outreach and to help families find the resources they need during difficult periods of their lives. We have had Amy as a guest speaker at our annual Parent Resource Fair for several year as well as on The Parent Pod to discuss Tough Topics which can be viewed by clicking those links. The information she has shared in helping educate our parents and caregivers on how to talk to our kids about gried is vital.

Thank you to Good Grief Cape Cod and to Amy who works tirelessly to help our families in their critical time of need. Please take a minute and check out their updated website and donate to their organization if you can.

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The Parent Pod To Features Guests Jacob Stapledon from Children's Cove & Amy Wyman from Good Grief Cape Cod

7/15/2020

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Join us weekly on Thursday nights for "The Parent Pod"! This weekly live virtual show on Facebook (replays on YouTube and website) explores local family friendly businesses, highlights local parents, discusses important topics, spreads some kindness and more!

This week we will be joined by Jacob Stapledon from Children's Cove to discuss internet safety for our kids. We will also chat with Amy Wyman about recommended books and projects we can do with our kids to work through anxiety and stress during these "new normal" times. We will also award prizes! See you tonight at 8pm on Facebook Live!

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Sesame Workshop Launches Caring for Each Other Initiative to Help Parents and Children During Coronavirus Pandemic

3/25/2020

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Sesame Workshop Launches Caring for Each Other Initiative to Help Parents and Children During Coronavirus Pandemic
Rich array of Sesame Street content, including newly produced Sesame Street Muppet moments designed to entertain, educate, and comfort parents, caregivers, and children

(March 20, 2020 – New York, NY) – In response to the unprecedented uncertainty facing young children and families, Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, is offering a broad variety of free resources to help children and families during the coronavirus pandemic. Today’s announcement of the Caring for Each Other initiative marks the beginning of a commitment to support families for the duration of this crisis, with brand new content featuring the Sesame Street Muppets sharing messages of love and kindness, playful learning activities, and virtual play dates launching soon. Mindful that the adults who care for children need support too, the resources are intended to help caregivers as well as children.

The initiative features resources designed to help parents provide comfort and manage anxiety, as well as help with creating routines, fostering playful learning at home, and staying physically and mentally healthy. SesameStreet.org/caring will be regularly updated to meet the needs of families as the situation evolves. Families can also watch Sesame Street episodes on HBO, PBS stations, and the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel, with an expanded offering of free on-demand episodes of Sesame Street on PBS KIDS digital platforms.

“Around the world, young children’s lives are being turned upside down, and parents and caregivers are looking for ways to give their children—and themselves—a sense of stability in this new normal,” said Dr. Rosemarie Truglio, Senior Vice President for Curriculum and Content, Sesame Workshop. “But there are things parents and caregivers can do to face each day with optimism. Sesame Street is here to provide the caring adults in children’s lives with the resources they need to help children, and foster their healthy development at home.”

Sesame Workshop is also creating brand new content on topics like handwashing, how to cough or sneeze properly, and how taking good care of yourself means taking good care of others, which will be available in the US and globally in a wide range of languages and released in the coming weeks.

Sesame Street has long been a source of comfort for children and families during difficult times,” said Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, Senior Vice President for US Social Impact, Sesame Workshop. “While we don’t always know what to expect, we know that Sesame Street friends have the power to convey simple strategies and messages to help children and the caring adults in their lives find comfort. With Caring for Each Other, we can help families get through these uncertain times and build hope for the future.”

Additionally, over 110 free Sesame Street ebooks are available on all major ebook platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble Nook, Google Play, and Kobo.

Resources will also be distributed through a wide range of partners in the US and globally, including community providers serving vulnerable families through Sesame Street in Communities and PBS stations.

For interview requests or needs for additional information, please contact hallie.ruvin@sesame.org or beatrice.chow@sesame.org.

About Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We’re present in more than 150 countries, serving vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education, and philanthropically-funded social impact programs, each grounded in rigorous research and tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.sesameworkshop.org.

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Cape Cod Parent Resource Fair Spotlight: Kennedy Donovan Center

1/17/2020

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With the Cape Cod Parent Resource Fair rapidly approaching we will be sharing blog posts on our participating sponsors, vendors and nonprofits. You will find out more about these amazing businesses and what they offer to our community. They will be sharing their services, advice, what challenges face our community as well as upcoming events they will be having. Make sure to check out our virtual program and resource guide ahead of the event so you can plan for what you want to see including our famous speaker panels. If you preregister for the speakers you will earn extra raffle tickets. You also earn them by attending any of our entertainment sessions! Just email us and you will receive tickets at the door! We hope to see you at the Resource Fair!

The 3rd Cape Cod Parents Resource Fair will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Cape Cod Community College in the Cafe, use lot 9.

All parents, caregivers and children will enjoy this educational and fun resource fair. Attendees can connect with local family-friendly nonprofit organizations, resource providers and businesses that are dedicated to helping families in our community grow and prosper. The event will feature informative parent-focused sessions for adults led by area professionals along with fun and engaging entertainment for the whole family including music, art, yoga and even a dance class!

Every ticket holder will be entered to win a swag bag plus receive additional entries for the other giveaways from local businesses.

Kennedy Donovan Center

1.  Tell us about your business/non profit and how it benefits local families?
(KDC) Kennedy-Donovan Center Cape Cod Community Services is a resource and referral agency supporting individuals of all ages with developmental delays, disabilities, and family challenges. KDC offers “Across the Lifespan” services to people through-out the Cape, beginning with (EI) Early Intervention and including the Family Support Center, Individual Supports, Adult Family Care, Foster Care, Supported Living, Residential Services, community events, recreational programs, and free trainings for individuals, parents and providers. Our Family Support Center is funded through (DDS) the Department of Developmental Services.

2.  Where is it located?
KDC Cape Cod office is located at 30 Ansel Hallett Road in West Yarmouth. Our administrative office is in Foxboro, MA.

3. What is your favorite thing about our community?
Our Cape Cod community has a great network of helping services for people of all ages. We love the vibrant collaborations with one goal of being of service to those in need.

4. How else do you get involved with the community?
KDC offers community opportunities through-out Cape Cod so we have strong collaborations with businesses and agencies in every town. KDC individuals also volunteer their services at local agencies such as the MSPCA and Seaside Lemans.

5. What do you think are the biggest challenges facing parents in our community?
Affordable housing.

6. What is your favorite memory or story over the years involving you and your business?
One of our individuals, David, who is on the autism spectrum has been taking art lessons with a local teacher sponsored by KDC. In the beginning he painted with very limited ability and used primarily dark colors like black and brown. Over the years his art progressed into beautiful pieces with vibrant colors. This past year, his painting of a prancing horse was entered into the (ADDP) Association of Developmental Disability Providers calendar contest. He won. His painting was selected for the cover, he was awarded a significant cash prize and he attended the ADDP event at the State House.

7. Do you have any specials, events, or anything else taking place this upcoming year that our parents should know about?
KDC recently picked up the Early Intervention program on Cape Cod. KDC is hosting an Early Intervention Workshop on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 5:30-7:30. Location 30 Ansel Hallett Road West Yarmouth, MA . Topic: Identifying “Red Flags” in Early Childhood Development.   Limited childcare available. Registration required: contact Juliane Dillon 774-352-1325 or jdillon@kdc.org

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Cape Cod Parent Resource Fair Spotlight: WE CAN

1/21/2019

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With the Cape Cod Parent Resource Fair rapidly approaching we will be sharing blog posts on our participating sponsors, vendors and nonprofits. You will find out more about these amazing businesses and what they offer to our community. They will be sharing their services, advice, what challenges face our community as well as upcoming events they will be having. Make sure to check out our virtual program and resource guide ahead of the event so you can plan for what you want to see! Childcare is available as well for use during speaker panels. If you preregister for the speakers or childcare you will earn extra raffle tickets-just email us and you will receive tickets at the door! We hope to see you at the Resource Fair!

The 2nd Cape Cod Parents Resource Fair will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Cape Cod Community College in the Cafe, use lot 9.

All parents, caregivers and children will enjoy this educational and fun resource fair. Attendees can connect with local family-friendly nonprofit organizations, resource providers and businesses that are dedicated to helping families in our community grow and prosper. The event will feature informative parent-focused sessions for adults led by area professionals along with fun and engaging entertainment for the whole family including music, art, yoga and even a dance class!

Every ticket holder will be entered to win a swag bag plus receive additional entries for the other giveaways from local businesses.

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WE CAN, Women's Empowerment
through Cape Area Networking

1. Tell us about your business/non profit and how it benefits local families?

WE CAN, Women's Empowerment through Cape Area Networking... Through WE CAN's unique and practical services, empowered women achieve lasting, positive change for themselves, their families, and our community.

Here is what we offer (all services are free & confidential):

Practical & Unique Services:
1:1 Financial Empowerment - 1:1 Legal Consults 1:1 Work Support & Workshops

Personal Growth & Support Series: Circle of Support (Divorce) - Personal Development Group with a Life Coach - PathMakers Mentoring Program

2. Where is it located?
Our main office is in Harwich Port at 783 Rte 28.
Other service locations include:

Offering Workshops/Series Cape-Wide
Mentoring Program offered in Falmouth or Harwich
1:1 Appointments in Falmouth; Hyannis; Outer Cape; Harwich Port

3.     What is your favorite thing about our community?
Our Cape Cod community and villages are willing and ready to come together and find local solutions as needed.

4.     How else do you get involved with the community?
WE CAN collaborates with area businesses and organizations on several annual "fun"-raising events such as The Current Quarterly Fashion Show; Puritan's Girls Night Out; A Day of Words, Wit, and Wisdom at Wychmere Beach Club; Valentine Luncheon at Chatham Bars Inn; The Last Gasp bike event; The Andrea Holden 5k.

5.     What do you think are the biggest challenges facing parents in our community?
One common concern for parents is finding time for self-care.
Women can join WE CAN personal development programs facilitated by a life coach - such as Create-U, Design Your Life, Reclaim Your Life. These programs are designed to provide opportunities for self-discovery, exploration, connection, and idea sharing.

6.     What is your favorite memory or story over the years involving you and your business?
WE CAN was started by the concepts of a program originally developed at Cape Cod Community College, Women in Transition, which was designed to help women of all ages and demographics improve their lives through education.

7.     What advice would you give parents and caregivers in our community?
Take care of yourself so that you will be better able to care for your family. WE CAN provides detailed Information & Referral by telephone or drop-in. We listen carefully to provide answers and resources to the questions callers have. (508) 430-8111

8.     Do you have any specials, events, or anything else taking place this upcoming year that our parents should know about?
The PathMakers Mentoring Program for women is offered in Falmouth at The Falmouth Museums on the Green (one in Harwich as well). PathMakers is a 10-month program running from September through June.  Participants meet as a group monthly and there is a one-hour workshop component and a group prepared supper. Women meet individually with their mentoring partner. There are two social events planned during the year and a members-only Facebook group.

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Cape Cod Parent Resource Fair Spotlight: Monumental Beginnings Doula Services

1/22/2018

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The 1st Cape Cod Parents Resource Fair will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at The Waldorf School of Cape Cod.

All parents, caregivers and children will enjoy this educational and fun resource fair. Attendees can connect with local family-friendly nonprofit organizations, resource providers and businesses that are dedicated to helping families in our community grow and prosper. The event will feature informative parent-focused sessions for adults led by area professionals along with fun and engaging entertainment for the whole family including music, art, yoga and even a puppet show!

Purchase Your Ticket Now

Every ticket holder will be entered to win a swag bag plus receive additional entries for the other giveaways from local businesses.

Monumental Beginnings Doula Services

1. Tell us about your business/non profit and how it benefits local families?

I provide birth & postpartum doula services for growing families. This means I provide:
-in-home prenatal education
-holistic care for families seeking a less invasive birth
-hand-picked resources based on your needs as a family
-on-call 24/7 attention within 2 weeks of anticipated due date
-physical presence in early labor lasting until delivery of baby
-In-Home Postpartum Care modified to suit the needs of each family.
-Education for Safe Sleeping, Baby Wearing, Bathing, Feeding & Swaddling
-Screening for Postpartum Mood Disorders
-Overnight Baby Coverage
-Light Cleaning, Cooking & Errands
-Sibling Childcare

Doula involvement in childbirth has been shown to decrease the demand for medical pain relief, risk of c-section, and postpartum depression. The support of a doula benefits the entire family by reducing a women's time in labor, increasing confidence as a new parent and providing emotional support in an overwhelmingly medicalized field of childbirth.

2. Where is it located?

Located in Falmouth; serving families throughout Cape Cod, Boston area, South Shore, North Shore & Rhode Island

3. What is your favorite part about our community?

I love the loyalty of families and their commitment to including others.

4. How else do you get involved with the community?

I work at Shuckers World Famous Raw Bar in Woods Hole during summer. I provide childcare to many local families and you may see me at the Cape Cod Children's Museum, Woods Hole Aquarium, or any local playground with children in tow.

5. What are the biggest challenges facing parents in our community?

Lack of community! We feel like parents need to do everything on their own, which is simply not true. Parenthood is hard, and deserving of support!

6. What is your favorite memory or story over the years involving you and your business?

Every baby that is born under my care and assistance is important to me. My business is extremely personal, and results in deep relationships with parents, children & families.

7. What advice would you give parents and care givers in our community?

Trust your instincts!!! You are the expert on your child, and your intuition is incredibly valuable.
Self-care is incredibly valuable. Time away to take care of yourself, is beneficial to your entire family. Do not neglect your own needs! You, and your family deserve a happy, healthy, and present parent.

Contact Info:
Website
Facebook
Phone: (603) 499-5733
mail: MonumentalBeginningsDoula@gmail.com

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Make Friends!

8/21/2011

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"I meet my best friends in playgroup, and my kids are now 13 and 16."

"If it wasn't for your Lap Babies group, I would still be in my pajamas. Thank you for getting me out of the house!"

"I moved to the Cape and didn't know a soul. After attending your playgroup with my daughter, I made friends and so did she."

"Thank you making me, and my wiggley child, feel so welcome in Music and Movement. This group is perfect for us!"

Real quotes from real moms: if you close your eyes, you can almost here the relief in all of their voices. All of our groups are free and open to anyone with children birth to school age.

We're the Coalition for Children and we are looking for you! Registrations are available at your local library (Falmouth, Mashpee, Bourne, and Sandwich), or by calling (508) 548 0151 x 172. Once you register, follow up phone calls will go out by the first week in September and groups start the week of September 12th. Drop in groups will start at the same time, and there is no registration necessary for drop ins. Don't be left out. Call today!

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CPR/AED Adults/ Children and Infants

7/25/2011

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Thought I would post the upcoming schedule via the American Red Cross in Hyannis of the CPR classes! Maybe some of us can take them together! These classes are for CPR/AED Adult plus Child and Infant. Please go to http://www.capecodandislandsredcross.org/ to register!

Certification Classes

July 26 6-8:30pm $90
August 9 6-8:30pm $90
August 15 9:30-12pm $90
August 25 3:30-6pm $90

Review Classes

July 29 9-12pm $70
August 16 6-9pm $70
August 31 6-9pm $70
Sept 13 6-9pm $70
Sept 26 6-9pm $70

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24 Days of Giving Back: Good Grief Cape Cod

The Parent Pod To Features Guests Jacob Stapledon from Children's Cove & Amy Wyman from Good Grief Cape Cod

Sesame Workshop Launches Caring for Each Other Initiative to Help Parents and Children During Coronavirus Pandemic

Cape Cod Parent Resource Fair Spotlight: Kennedy Donovan Center

Kennedy Donovan Center

Cape Cod Parent Resource Fair Spotlight: WE CAN

WE CAN, Women's Empowerment
through Cape Area Networking

Cape Cod Parent Resource Fair Spotlight: Monumental Beginnings Doula Services

Monumental Beginnings Doula Services

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