Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Jan. 16 — First Things First: Chores serve as learning moments for toddlers and preschoolers

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Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019

Connections Spotlight

First Things First — Chores serve as learning moments for toddlers and preschoolers

As 2019 begins, millions of Americans set goals for themselves on things they would like to do or improve this year. For parents and caregivers of toddlers and preschoolers, this New Year’s tradition offers a wonderful opportunity to expand children’s learning through the introduction of everyday chores.

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Deadline approaching (Jan. 30) for the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Caring for Children Awards

Please consider making a donation to the Child Abuse Prevention fund on your Arizona State Income Tax Return
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Education Spotlight

Flagstaff High School Hosts Flagstaff Community Forum on Jan. 17. See more FUSD news here

The Flagstaff High School Student Council will host a community forum to discuss issues such as Grading, School Safety, Dress Code and Campus Improvement on Thursday, January 17 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Flagstaff High School Commons, 400 W. Elm Ave., Flagstaff.

Open to everyone: Parents, students, staff and community.

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CCC&Y Children & Youth Focused Calendar of Events

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2019 Legislative, Media Contacts

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CCC&Y Spotlight: Laura van Dernoot Lipsky to be keynote speaker at April 18 CCC&Y Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference
Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others, will be the keynote speaker at the Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Little America, Flagstaff. Click on flyer for more information.