BrightStart

11/02/2025

Dino Bones are coming to the BrightStart Play Academy. We are looking to add some other dinosaurs to our play time. Do you have:
Small or medium size molded dinosaurs,
Dinosaur puzzles or activities, or
Dinosaur play dough molds?
Please consider making a donation to expand our dinosaur play.

10/28/2025

Request for contact information for the UConn Bubbles Study!

10/23/2025

BrightStart Play Academy is open this Saturday October 25 from 10-11:30. Hope to see you there.

10/22/2025

Our trunk or treat is only a few days away. We cannot wait to see the cars tricked out in a grand Halloween fashion! Remember the event is taking place in Avery Street Church’s parking lot from 6 to 7:30pm. Kids don’t forget to wear your costumes!

10/10/2025

There is No Play Academy Saturday October 11 due to the holiday weekend.

10/04/2025

We had a beautiful play day at Bright Start today.

10/01/2025

Parent Cafe Schedule during The BrightStart Play Academy

Oct 4 What’s the connection between your relationship with your child and their emotional health?

Oct 11 Columbus Day Weekend—No Topic Scheduled

Oct 18 Do you have a plan about how to respond when your child misbehaves?

Oct 25 Are you confident your child has the nutrition and eating habits they need for a healthy future?

Nov 1 What simple activities, when done every day, makes the most difference in your child’s ability to use words?

Nov 8 What is your strategy to protect your child from difficulties with attention?

Nov 15 What one thing is central to every aspect of the healthy growth of your child?

We will have a discussion around these various topics bring your kids and enjoy some conversation with other parents.

09/25/2025

🌟 Early Steps Together 🌟
Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone! 💙
Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 In this group, you’ll find:
✨ A safe space to connect with other parents
✨ Support navigating early intervention
✨ Resources for your child and family
✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey

📍 Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home
🗓 When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM
🔗 How to Join: https://bit.ly/47YHYrz
💬 Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. 💪



(Description: A flyer for a parent support group called Early Steps Together, organized by CPAC, the Connecticut Birth to Three System, and Family Connections. The flyer features photos of young children playing with colorful blocks and balls. Text explains that the group is for families with children ages 0–5 who have been enrolled in Birth to Three services. It offers a space for parents to connect, share ideas, get support with early intervention, and learn about resources. Meetings are virtual on Mondays from 6:30–7:30 PM. A registration link is included.)

09/20/2025

Be sure to wear a jacket today for the BrightStart Play Academy as we will be outside.

09/15/2025

We offer Circle of Security classes too.

As attachment-based approaches gain global recognition, some parents wonder: Is this another Western parenting trend that doesn't apply to our culture?