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Health Matters
A quarterly publication of the
Farmington Valley Heath District
Summer2025 |
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95 River Road
Canton, CT 06019
860-352-2333
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In this issue...
- Get prepared with Emergency Preparedness Month
- Learn about mold in your home and when action is needed
- Supporting student wellbeing during back-to-school
- Upcoming fall prevention classes
- and more!
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Be Ready Before It Happens: Prepare Now for Any Emergency
Get Ahead of the Curve this National Preparedness Month
As September approaches, so does National Preparedness Month—a time to highlight the importance of being ready for emergencies before they happen.
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Back-to-School: What Parents Should Know About Supporting Their Child’s Well-Being
As the back-to-school season begins, children face a wave of changes, including new routines, academic pressures, and social adjustments. For parents, it’s the perfect time to focus not just on school supplies, but also on the essential pillars that support a child’s mental and physical health: sleep, nutrition, connection, and exercise.
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This healthy fall chili recipe can be made in the slow cooker and is an easy meal that is perfect for cozy nights. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or feeding a crowd, this classic favorite delivers all the flavor without the guilt.
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FVHD is working with Simsbury Community Media to produce Health Matters Epsiodes! Check out the latest:
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Olivia, FVHD's epidemiologist, recently went to Washington, DC as part of her grant work for the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) Project Firstline program. Go Olivia! |
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"Fall Into Fall" A Matter of Balance Classes are back by popular demand!
A Matter of Balance is an 8-week fall prevention course for seniors meant to build strength, confidence, and independence. Courses are now enrolling:
Colebrook Sept 8th—Oct 27th
Monday mornings 10-12p
Colebrook Senior Center, 2 Schoolhouse Road, Colebrook
Contact Serena 860-738-9521
seniordirector@colebrooktownhall.org
Simsbury Sept 16th—Nov 4th
Tuesday afternoons 1-3p
Simsbury Library, 725 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury
Contact Kathy Marschall 860-658-3273
kmarschall@simsbury-ct.gov
Don't see one in your town? Let your local senior center know you're interested.
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He's Not Lazy: Empowering Your Son to Believe In Himself
Author: Adam Price
He’s Not Lazy: Empowering Your Son to Believe In Himself by Dr. Adam Price is a thoughtful and practical guide for parents struggling with seemingly unmotivated teenage boys. Price, a clinical psychologist, challenges the common assumption that laziness is the root of the problem. Instead, he argues that many underachieving boys are overwhelmed, anxious, or disengaged because they feel a lack of control over their lives.
The book offers insight into the adolescent mind, emphasizing the importance of autonomy and emotional connection. Rather than nagging or rescuing, Price encourages parents to become supportive guides, fostering independence, resilience, and intrinsic motivation.
Backed by research and real-life examples,
He’s Not Lazy offers tools like collaborative problem-solving, effective communication strategies, and techniques to help teens take ownership of their goals.
Overall, this book is a valuable read for any parent looking to better understand and reconnect with their teenage son. It reframes "laziness" as a symptom and not a flaw, and offers a roadmap toward building confidence and self-motivation.
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What Feelings Do When No One’s Looking
Author: Tina Oziewicz
Illustrations by: Aleksandra Zajac
Translator: Jennifer Croft
What Feelings Do When No One’s Looking by Tina Oziewicz is a beautifully imaginative and gentle picture book that gives life and personality to emotions. With poetic text and whimsical illustrations by Aleksandra Zając, the book explores what various feelings—like joy, fear, anger, and gratitude—might be doing when we're not paying attention.
Rather than explaining emotions directly, the book playfully uses metaphors to help children recognize and reflect on their own feelings in a non-threatening, creative way. Each emotion is depicted with warmth and humor, inviting both kids and adults to explore the inner world of emotions with curiosity and compassion.
This is a quiet, thoughtful book ideal for sparking conversations about emotional awareness, especially with younger children. It’s a lovely tool for parents, educators, and therapists alike.
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