McKenna Cheverier is the Neighborhoods and Families Coordinator for the Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation. She began working with the town as an intern during her senior year at UConn. McKenna completed her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with a minor in Urban and Community Studies.
As we enter the last few weeks of the winter season, we are certainly all looking forward to warmer weather, beautiful blooming flowers and longer spans of daylight. As a reward for getting through the cold & gloomy winter days, we all deserve to give our homes a deep clean for the Spring to keep us motivated and organized.
Though this matter should be prevalent in the public eye year-round, February 3rd – 9th marks Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. This observation draws attention to the millions of children suffering from mental health disorders and urges action to be taken for members of our society who are unable to do so alone.
For those trying to incorporate a heart-healthy meal plan into their daily lives, dietitians suggest limiting salt intake, staying away from saturated fats as much as possible and increasing fiber intake. Below is a list of foods that can help reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation.
Take a look at these amazing books to add to your reading list for the New Year. Whether you prefer fantasy, nonfiction, romance or a thriller, one of these is bound to hook you!
On December 31st, 1969, Richard Nixon proclaimed January 1970, as the first National Blood Donor Month, taking action to increase blood donations throughout the winter season. Shortages of blood donations in the winter result from a wide array of circumstances including holiday celebrations, uninviting weather and cold and flu season. Unfortunately, this puts those who need blood for life-saving care at extreme risk.
With the frigid months upon us and the risks of winter storms surfacing, it is vital that we appropriately care for and protect our pets. Even with a coat of fur, our beloved animals are not entirely safe from the dangers of cold weather.
As we enter the chilly month of December, it’s important to find meaningful hobbies that allow us to stay warm, cozy & happy. One way to achieve this is through the creation of delicious home-cooked meals.
Are you looking to give back to your community? The month of November is known for sparking feelings of gratitude and reminding us to help those in need. As the year comes to an end, we reflect on our friendships, family, stability, careers, community, and so much more.
November marks American Diabetes Awareness Month. Though it is a time to cheer on those who are battling this epidemic, it is not meant to be a month of celebration. The main objective of American Diabetes Month is drawing attention to the 38 million Americans that live with this chronic disease, and to encourage people to join the fight against Diabetes through support, advocacy and education.
With our world constantly evolving, the importance of fostering cultural competency in parenting methods has become increasingly more apparent. The moral skillset of embracing diverse perspectives, traditions, and values has been shown to be necessary in setting children up for success both inside and outside of the classroom, as well as in their future careers. Though many schools utilize culturally responsive teaching and integrate cultural competency into their curricula, it is important to begin this teaching in your own home.
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