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As Mother’s Day weekend is here, Amy Leonardi from, Cape Cod Moms discusses ways that people can celebrate and gives tips on what families can do to keep themselves busy while adhering to the state’s stay-at-home advisory.
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Join us at 7pm Friday evenings for PWA - Parents With Attitude This evening we discussed Mother's Day where local moms answered our question during the LIVE sharing the WORST Mother's Day gift you ever received. The winner was Megan Brennick whose worst gift was a toilet cleaning set! Join us next Friday on our Facebook page as we discuss all the new challenges we are facing during the Stay At Home order. See you there, comfy clothes, messy hair, your favorite treats! Jet Gift Basket Surprise By: Amy Remember the movie Groundhog Day? Does anyone else feel like they are living it? Wake up, do laundry, wipe surfaces, setup remote learning, make breakfast, struggle through everything else until bedtime and then REPEAT. And then repeat again and again and again... it kind of makes me want to cry some days. And then just as I was examining my dried out hands as I finished the dishes on day 45 there was a special delivery courtesy of Jet Gift Baskets. It definitely brought some excitement to my day to unwrap and see what treat was in store. To my surprise it was a Mini Burts Bees Relaxation basket which was perfect due to the contents. Could the universe actually here my thoughts as I had lamented over my cuticles earlier? During the stay at home order, with all the hand washing and cleaning I have been doing, my hands and cuticles have been taking a beating. This basket came with everything I needed to treat my hands to a mini spa. From various hand cream, cuticle cream, foot cream and even lip balm I treated my poor over worked and majorly suffering hands to a vacation. They even included a little hand towel and everything is sized to take it with you (not that I am going anywhere) or even tote it around in what I now call my house purse with all my necessary daily items I need. In the spirit of #attitudeofgratitude we will be paying it forward to another local parent friend with their own surprise Jet Gift Basket just in time for Mother's Day!   Amy is the founder of the Cape cod Moms blog, a member of the Parent Podcast Team and working mom of two children, Ethan & Olivia, both members of the Cape Kids Cast team. A native Cape Codder she is extremely passionate about her community residing in Falmouth with her husband and extended family. She works full time in the accounting & financial industry for Gary DellaPosta, CPA as well as is an expert travel agent with InTouch Vacations specializing in Disney, Caribbean travel and more. She can be emailed at Amy@intouchvacations.com for vacation planning needs. In addition Amy is a current director, Co-Chair of the Youth Committees, and Co-Treasurer of the Falmouth Rotary Club; co-founder of the former Falmouth Young Professionals and volunteers actively in the community. Amy has a background in elementary education, special education and was a former competitive swimmer for 15 years.
 Good Afternoon Cape Cod Moms,
Over half of U.S. households have already responded to the 2020 Census. If you've completed yours, thank you! If not, paper questionnaires are in the mail and headed your way. When you get yours, please return it by mail in the enclosed envelope as soon as possible. If you have any questions about how to fill it out, the answers are probably here: https://2020census.gov/en/help/paper-form.html Of course, everyone can still respond online at 2020census.gov or by calling 1-844-330-2020. When you respond online, use the Census ID from the letter or provide your address. It's so important. Without a complete count, our community won't get the representation and funding it needs and deserves for the next decade. So please encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to complete the Census, too. It’s one thing everyone can do to strengthen our community while still practicing social distancing at home. Thanks, and be well. Kathleen Kolva 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.  SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA!
March 13, 2020, 5:30 pm dinner, 6:30 pm service The Cape Cod Synagogue of Hyannis is pleased to invite all Jewish Cape Codders – singles, couples, LGBT, partners of other faiths and children of all ages to participate in the nation-wide, 24th annual, Shabbat Across America. On Friday, March 13, the Synagogue will open its doors to all Jews and their families providing a warm welcome, a complimentary, traditional Shabbat meal and a fun, inspiring and engaging Shabbat service. Shabbat Across America and Canada, established by the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP), is designed to introduce unaffiliated Jews to the beauty and significance of the Jewish Sabbath, and is also the first and only program aimed at uniting Jews across the United States and Canada through one single event. To participate, contact: office@ccsynagogue.org or (508)775-2988 with your reservation for dinner and indicate you are an unaffiliated member wishing to take part in the Shabbat Across America event. For families or individuals with tots ages 0-5, please also join us before the dinner, from 5:00-5:30 pm, for TOT SHABBAT, with lively singing, blessings and storytelling. Cape Cod Synagogue, 145 Winter St, Hyannis MA 02601 https://capecodsynagogue.org/ Good Grief Cape Cod presents Expressive Art Therapies WINTER Family Camp Day Good Grief Cape Cod announces its 2nd seasonal Expressive Art Family Camp Day to be held on Saturday March 14th at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel located at 350 Quaker Road in North Falmouth. Children and their families and caregivers will have the opportunity to explore the world of expressive art therapies as coping tools for grief. Join our friends of Watermelon Alligator Theatre Co, Shara Bonpietro LHMC, 508 Dance Therapy, Sam Holmstock of Drumming Strategies for Healing, Dance Fitness with Donna, Dr. Anastasia Galanapolus of Galanapolus Education and Training, and Amy Wyman of Good Grief Cape Cod as they provide thought provoking workshops for participants of all ages. These workshops will offer drama ,dance, drumming, visual arts, mindfulness in our daily lives and healthy eating habits, all important topics that can be used as tools when grieving any type of loss. Take time to relax and treat yourself to a massage with Taylor, try some Color Street Nails with Beth, and learn about Essential Oils. This event is free to grieving children and families thanks to our event sponsors the Sea Crest Beach Hotel and Falmouth Road Race INC. Got Grief? Lets Grieve Together! This event is free to children and families who are coping with any type of loss. You must register for this event by emailing amy@goodgriefcapecod.org or calling Good Grief Cape Cod @ 774-302-0427 Special thanks to Sea Crest Beach Hotel and Falmouth Road Race INC. About Good Grief Cape Cod a 501 c3 Founded in the fall of 2018, Good Grief Cape Cod's mission is to promote positive change to how we as a society respond to grief by providing community engagement opportunities, sharing information and educational workshops. that provide our community with ways to help children and families cope with death and tragedy. We offer expressive art therapy support programming for children ages 2.9-21 years of age and lending libraries throughout Cape Cod.  Divorce: do I need an attorney?
Going through the process of a divorce is rarely a pleasant experience. At best, it can be a mutual and amicable decision where the couple realizes it’s the best outcome for both involved – but at worst it can be a stressful, emotional and even aggressive battle where legalities come into play and third parties are forced to pick a side. Do I need an attorney? This is a question that many people wonder when filing for divorce, but it can be difficult to answer and relies on the circumstances of the break up. So, what are the different potential scenarios, and when might you need an attorney? Amicable If you and your spouse have made an amicable decision and understand that there is no “winning” in divorce, you may be able to discuss the situation maturely and probably won’t need to hire an attorney. This is the best potential outcome for you and your spouse, as you’ll save a lot of time, money and emotional energy. By working together, you’ll have better control of your future and the matter can be kept between the two of you. Child custody When a couple has children, divorces can get a little more complicated. Child custody can be extremely difficult to tackle and, on sad occasions, parents can get carried away and forget the best interests of their child. It’s important to put the children first and consider what the best situation is for them. However, in scenarios where you and your spouse disagree on who gets custody of your child, it’s a good idea for both parents to hire an attorney. This person will be able to fight for child custody in a mature and objective way, without any personal feelings getting involved. Just make sure you hire an attorney you trust, and don’t let it get nasty. Property Another factor that adds complications when getting a divorce is getting rights to your family home. Your home might be owned together, by just one of you, or by someone else (such as a relative). Further complications might arise if you have children together and, in most cases, the parent who provides primary care will get to keep the property. This means that the child custody battle may become even more significant and potentially distressing. In situations where property is involved, hiring an attorney is certainly worthwhile. You’ll probably feel passionate about keeping life as normal as possible, and this might mean staying in the home that you love. Money Here it is, the thing that divides so many of us – money. When going through a divorce, the financials can be extremely complicated and confusing. The general principle is that family assets should be divided equally – however, it is rarely that straight forward. If you and your spouse have been arguing about your finances and can’t come to a mutual agreement, it’s certainly wise to hire an attorney. They will understand how the process works and will try to get you a financial settlement.
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!
Leanne's Princess Parties
1. Tell us about your business/non profit and how it benefits local families?
It takes the stress away from planning a party knowing you have an hour of guaranteed fun for your children. It also allows the parents to enjoy the party and they don't have to be running around trying to organize activities. It creates more one on one time with you children. It will be a magical visit that will create a wonderful family memory that they will talk about months later. Also, I help promote body positivity. We live in a society where thin is thought to define beauty and that couldn’t be further from the truth. I am a modern, realistic princess. It shows that you don’t have to be skinny to be a Princess. Every girl is a Princess and they all come in different shapes and sizes. 2. Where is it located? I serve locations in MA and RI. 3. What is your favorite thing about our community? I love how families on the Cape are all about community and always have different ways of helping each other. 4. How else do you get involved with the community? My plan is when my business gets more established I want to visit local hospitals and visit children (and the young at heart) that may need a Princess visit to cheer them up. At no cost. 5. What do you think are the biggest challenges facing parents in our community? Being too busy seems to be the biggest challenge for parents. It doesn't allow time with their children so they are always trying to find more ways to have more free time. That is why my business allows the parents to cut out some busy work when it comes to planning a party. 6. What is your favorite memory or story over the years involving you and your business? Hearing how a child cannot stop talking about their birthday party months later just brings me so much joy. It brings back imagination and wonder. I feel it’s lost now a days with all this technology that children have access to. This is hands on fun! 7. What advice would you give parents and caregivers in our community? Make as much time as you can to spend with your kids. Play with them. Pretend with them. The young years is the time when you develop a relationship with your child. The more time you spend with them the better the relationship you will have in their adult years. 8. Do you have any specials, events, or anything else taking place this upcoming year that our parents should know about? I currently do not have any special events planned yet as my business is still young. 
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!
Team Maureen
Tell us about your business/non profit and how it benefits local families?
Team Maureen is a nonprofit based in Falmouth dedicated to ending cervical cancer by educating about the connection between HPV and cancer, and the importance of prevention and early detection. Where is it located? Falmouth What is your favorite thing about our community? everything :) How else do you get involved with the community? Team Maureen attends community events across the Cape to educate the public about HPV and its connection to cancer. We also have presentations for everyone from High Schoolers to Medical Professionals. Our presentation is free and we'll come anywhere we are invited to increase knowledge of these preventable cancers. What is your favorite memory or story over the years involving you and your business? One of my favorite things just happened this month. It took nearly a year to make our animated video short on HPV prevention. To finally see it in the movie theater on the big screen was incredible! What advice would you give parents and caregivers in our community? Don't hesitate to reach out for help and info when you need it. Do you have any specials, events, or anything else taking place this upcoming year that our parents should know about? Too many to list! Strike Out Cancer- our annual fundraiser at the Lanes in Mashpee, is March 26; Take the Shot Night basketball event in Falmouth-Jan 31/Mashpee on Feb 14; Cape Cod Marathon Relay teams next Fall (contact me if you want to run!) 
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