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Father’s Impact on Pregnancy
We all know that a mother’s health before and during pregnancy has a vast impact on potential complications during and after the pregnancy for both mom and baby but many often forget or do not know how much the father’s preconception health can affect these outcomes as well. Placental Health Emerging evidence suggests that sperm […]
Supporting Healthy Brain Development
The early years are a critical time for a child’s brain development, forming connections that support learning, emotional regulation, and social skills. Supporting your child’s brain development doesn’t need to be complicated. Here are a few simple examples that you likely already do or can easily implement: Connect early and often Talking, reading, singing, cuddling, […]
Parent Leadership Training Institute
The Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) is a family civics initiative of the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity. PLTI is designed to equip parents and caregivers with the tools to become effective advocates for children and agents of positive change in their communities. ECCS Parent Ambassador Jessica Springer-Cap shared a few thoughts […]
PURPLE Crying
Purple crying describes a normal phase in a baby’s development in which they get fussy or cry for long periods of time. It usually starts around 2 weeks of age and ends around 3 to 5 months of age. All babies go through this period – some babies cry a lot and some far less, […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence (DV) is a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that includes different types of abuse (emotional, psychological, physical, financial, sexual or litigation). DV incidents are rising and can impact anyone. Survivors who received services from the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence organizations increased from 37,223 in the fiscal year 2020 to 38,989 in 2021. The impact […]
Bicycle Safety and Helmet Law Updates and Reminders
Effective October 1st, 2025, the age requirement for children wearing helmets while riding bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, and inline skates increases from under 16 years to under 18 years. The minimum requirements for helmets include the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standard and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard. In […]
New Office Space!
The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington is so excited to announce that we have opened an office and education space in downtown Southington! After almost 19 years of working out of our homes and holding meetings at churches, schools, and local non-profits, we now have our own space. With our organization’s transition to being a […]
Free Childcare is in the News
You may have seen the recent headlines like “House Bill Providing Free, Reduced Cost Child Care Heads to Lamont’s Desk” or “New program to help support affordable childcare.” Unfortunately, some of the news media was not clear about the timing of this assistance, which programs will offer these spots, or who will be eligible. Since […]
March is Developmental Disabilities Month!
Developmental disabilities refer to a range of conditions that affect physical, learning, language, or behavior areas and typically start during the developmental period and last throughout a person’s lifetime. Often, diagnosis is a crucial step to utilizing resources and assistance that improve one’s quality of life. A great resource we have here in Connecticut is […]
Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington Has Received Funding for Health, Safety, And Well-Being Initiatives
The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington (ECCS) recently received funding through the Southington Community Well-Being Grant Initiative from the Bradley Henry Barnes & Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust at the Main Street Community Foundation. This grant funds the ECCS’s health, safety, and well-being initiatives that support Southington’s young children and educate their caregivers. Each area […]
