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We promote the well-being of Wilton's students
by empowering youth, parents and community.
Growing up has always had its joys and heartaches, but today’s teens confront a new landscape of social media, vaping, and rising rates of anxiety and depression. Wilton Youth Council equips students and parents with skills and information to make healthy decisions. Our professionally-led youth programs provide opportunities for leadership development and drug-free fun. We educate and support parents with inspiring speakers and events. Through our collaborations with partner organizations, we create a greater sense of community and strengthen connections among families.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Get Involved with Wilton Youth Council
Annual Appeal Envelope Stuffing
Sponsored by Wilton Youth Council and the Wilton Library
Session 1: Monday, November 2, 9:30 am to Noon, Room 18
Session 2: Wednesday, November 4,9:30 am to Noon, Room 19
Location: Comstock Community Center
As Wilton Youth Council prepares our Annual Appeal to be mailed out, come help out and meet members of the board. Drop by for as little or as long as your schedule allows -- we appreciate the help and company! If you can't make it, but are interested in getting involved, email us at info@wiltonyouth.org.
Basecamp Parenting: Worry Less to Help Your Kids More with Dr. Susan Bauerfeld & Chris Parrott
Date: Thursday November 5
Time: 6.30 - 8.00pm
Location: Wilton Library
Register Here
Join authors Dr Susan Bauerfeld and Chris Parrott for an evening filled with humor, insight, and compassion.
Relentless worry is currently the norm for many parents, and often worn like a badge of honor. In their new book Base Camp Parenting: Worry Less to Help Your Kids More, Susan and Chris discuss the adverse impact of parental worrying on “Base Camp” – the environment in which children are raised – and show how shifting attention away from worried thinking is crucial to overall health and well-being. They provide parents with the tools to make that shift - a simple four-step process that leaves families calmer, more connected, and better prepared to handle situations as they arise.
Susan Bauerfeld, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, IFS therapist, speaker, parent consultant/coach, and ADHD coach. Since retiring from her private practice, her speaking centers around managing challenges related to anxiety, child-raising, learning differences, and technology.
Chris Parrott, CPsychol, is a British Psychological Society Chartered Counseling Psychologist and a board-certified coach. In her private coaching practice, she specializes in working with emerging adults and parents.
Books can be purchased at the event courtesy of Elm Street Books with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Wilton Library.
Co-sponsored by Wilton Library and SPED*NET.
“Let Them” Parenting Workshop (A three session program)
Dates: Tuesdays, January 12, 19, and 26, 2027
Time 1130 am - 1 pm
Location: Comstock Community Center
Intended audience: Parents/Caregivers of Students in Grades 7-12
Cost: $30
Presenters:
Kim Zemo, LCSW, Director of Climate, Community Belonging and Wellness for Wilton Public Schools
Kathy Weiss, LCSW, School Social Worker for Wilton High School
Register Here
Join us for a three-session, interactive parenting workshop based on Mel Robbins The Let Them Theory. Kim Zemo, LCSW and Kathy Weiss, LCSW will guide and explore how parenting with the “Let Them” principles can make space for more responsive parenting that helps strengthen family relationships and scaffold kids to increased self-reliance.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable tools and insights for supporting your child’s and your well-being and to connect with other parents/caregivers. This program is for in-person participation only and requires registration. It takes place over three interconnected sessions. To facilitate building community within the group, we request that participants commit to all three sessions. For those with financial need, the course fee can be waived. Please contact Stephanie Rowe at Wilton Social Services to arrange.
About the facilitators: Kim and Kathy have dedicated the majority of their careers - over 50 years combined! - to the students and families of Wilton Public Schools. Kathy is a Wilton High School Social Worker committed to fostering resilience, providing compassionate support, and ensuring that students and families have access to the tools and services they need to thrive. Kim is the Wilton Public Schools’ Director of Climate, Community, Belonging and Wellness where she prioritizes student wellness and fostering a positive school environment for all students.
Presented by Wilton Youth Council in partnership with Wilton Public Schools and SPED*NET.
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