upcoming events

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommend young children have at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity each day! Join SCOR and Mr Rey for Zumbini Session. Zumbini mixes elements from dance and Zumba to provide a fun developmentally appropriate way to get kids moving!

SCOR partners with Stronger Families Stronger Futures virtual classes series to offer a prenatal yoga session.

SCOR partners with Stronger Families Stronger Futures virtual classes series to offer a prenatal yoga session.

The Kohl's Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) team will be providing a review of their program, as well as tips for pediatric providers on how to identify next steps for action after attending the CHDI EPIC module, which include:

1. Learn how to counsel all families on best practices for babies to grow up at a healthy weight
2. Recommend responsive approach to feeding infants and young toddlers
3. Identify opportunities to modify obesogenic behaviors leading to abnormal weight gain in the first two years of life
4. Identify maternal and child risk factors for developing obesity
5. Identify community resources available for at-risk children and families

Additionally, providers will be given information on the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part 4 project for their consideration.

We will be bringing Zumbini to our friends at Southside Family Center. Zumbini incorporates music, dance, and instruments to promote bonding and learning between children and their caregivers.

The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program will join Hartford Hospital and Connecticut Children's as they celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by providing families with tips to get their children loving healthy foods from an early age, including infant feeding guidelines by age and information on breastfeeding.

The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program will join the Hartford WIC Program by providing local families with tips to get their children loving healthy foods from an early age, including infant feeding guidelines by age and information on breastfeeding.

The Kohl's Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) team will be providing a review of their program, as well as tips for pediatric providers on how to identify next steps for action after attending the CHDI EPIC module, which include:

1. Learn how to counsel all families on best practices for babies to grow up at a healthy weight
2. Recommend responsive approach to feeding infants and young toddlers
3. Identify opportunities to modify obesogenic behaviors leading to abnormal weight gain in the first two years of life
4. Identify maternal and child risk factors for developing obesity
5. Identify community resources available for at-risk children and families

Additionally, providers will be given information on the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part 4 project for their consideration.

The Hartford Childhood Wellness Alliance will be meeting to discuss the following agenda items:

1. Updates at the Connecticut Department of Public Health
2. Updates on policy changes in upcoming legislative sessions and advocacy opportunities
3. Presentation on updates to the Hartford Healthy Hub Project
4. Updates on the Kohl's SCOR Program and Upcoming Events

If you require more information, please email Lori at ldipietro@connecticutchildrens.org.

We will have our friends from the Kohl's Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program at the Connecticut Children's Medical Center, along with JumpBunch and the Hartford Public Library, for fun ways to incorporate balls, music, and highlight the power of play.

This program is open to families with children under age 5. Space is limited - to save a spot for your child, please sign up at the Youth Services Desk at the Downtown Branch. We hope to see you there!

The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program will provide families with tips to get their children loving healthy foods from an early age, including infant feeding guidelines by age, a nutrition education magazine titled Chop Chop Sprout, and information on breastfeeding. The program will also offer hands-on activities for children on healthy eating. We hope to see you there!

We will have our friends from the Kohl's Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program at the Connecticut Children's Medical Center, along with Music Together of West Hartford and Farmington Valley, for fun ways to incorporate music and movement and highlight the power of play. Join us for fun activities, a story, and dinner. We hope to see you there!

We will have our friends from the Kohl's Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program at the Connecticut Children's Medical Center, along with Hipnotic Hoopla, for fun ways to incorporate music, hula hoops, and highlight the power of play. We hope to see you there!

The Kohl's SCOR Program will be partnering with Power Health for their annual Healthy Kids Day event that will be held at the Wilson Gray YMCA in Hartford. This family-friendly event will feature various free health screenings, kids and adults fitness activities, games, cooking demonstrations, among others.

In addition, the Kohl's SCOR Program will be in attendance to provide Hartford families with information on healthy eating, physical activity and breastfeeding. We hope to see you there!

Sponsored by the Kohl's Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, our friends at WHY Outreach, Inc. will teach about the benefits of yoga for prenatal moms.

In addition, Dr. Nancy Trout from the Kohl's SCOR Program will be talking to moms about the importance of breastfeeding, physical activity and nutrition for both mom and baby. We hope to see you there!

The Kohl's Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) team will be providing a review of their program, as well as tips for pediatric providers on how to identify next steps for action after attending the CHDI EPIC module, which include:

1. Learn how to counsel all families on best practices for babies to grow up at a healthy weight
2. Recommend responsive approach to feeding infants and young toddlers
3. Identify opportunities to modify obesogenic behaviors leading to abnormal weight gain in the first two years of life
4. Identify maternal and child risk factors for developing obesity
5. Identify community resources available for at-risk children and families

Additionally, providers will be given information on the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part 4 project for their consideration.

The Hartford Childhood Wellness Alliance will be meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 and will be discussing the following agenda items:

1. Updates at the Connecticut Department of Public Health
2. Updates on policy changes in upcoming legislative sessions and advocacy opportunities
3. Presentation on updates to the Hartford Healthy Hub Project
4. Updates on the Kohl's SCOR Program and Upcoming Events

In addition, the Kohl's SCOR team will be discussing a potential meeting change. If any organizations are interested in attending but have not yet RSVP'd, please contact Lori at ldipietro@connecticutchildrens.org to confirm your attendance.

We will have our friends from the Kohl's Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program at the Connecticut Children's Medical Center, along with Music Together of West Hartford and Farmington Valley, for fun ways to incorporate music and movement and highlight the power of play. Join us for fun activities, a story, and dinner. We hope to see you there!

The Kohl's SCOR team will be conducting a training to community outreach workers from local community organizations with the following training objectives:

1. Promote responsive feeding practices
2. Promote breastfeeding
3. Provide appropriate messages for formula feeding babies
4. Encouraging appropriate introduction of healthy complimentary foods
5. Shape healthy food preferences, including avoidance of added sugars and sugar-sweetened beverages
6. Promote good infant sleep habits
7. Promote daily physical activity
8. Minimize screen time and sedentary behavior

Sponsored by the Kohl's Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, our friends at WHY Outreach, Inc. will teach about the basics of yoga for parents and babies.

This beginner-level class is only available to parents and babies under age one. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing. Due to space limitations, there will only be 10 slots available so registration is required. We hope to see you there!

The Kohl's SCOR team will be conducting a training to community outreach workers from local community organizations with the following training objectives:

1. Promote responsive feeding practices
2. Promote breastfeeding
3. Provide appropriate messages for formula feeding babies
4. Encouraging appropriate introduction of healthy complimentary foods
5. Shape healthy food preferences, including avoidance of added sugars and sugar-sweetened beverages
6. Promote good infant sleep habits
7. Promote daily physical activity
8. Minimize screen time and sedentary behavior

The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program will provide families with fun ways to get active and have fun with music. Join us for a toddler music and movement activity, a story, and dinner. Registration is required for this event. For more information, please contact Lori DiPietro at ldipietro@connecticutchildrens.org. We hope to see you there!

The Kohl's Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program will read a story on picky eating and discuss helpful tips for parents. Join us for fun activities, a story, and dinner. We hope to see you there!

The Kohl's Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) team will be providing a review of the its program, as well as tips for pediatric providers on how to identify next steps for action after attending the CHDI EPIC module, which include:

1. Learn how to counsel all families on best practices for babies to grow up at a healthy weight
2. Recommend responsive approach to feeding infants and young toddlers
3. Identify opportunities to modify obesogenic behaviors leading to abnormal weight gain in the first two years of life
4. Identify maternal and child risk factors for developing obesity
5. Identify community resources available for at-risk children and families

Additionally, providers will be given information on the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part 4 project for their consideration.

The Kohl's SCOR team will be conducting a training to community outreach workers from local community organizations with the following objectives:

1. Promote responsive feeding practices
2. Promote breastfeeding
3. Provide appropriate messages for formula feeding babies
4. Encouraging appropriate introduction of healthy complimentary foods
5. Shape healthy food preferences, including avoidance of added sugars and sugar-sweetened beverages
6. Promote good infant sleep habits
7. Promote daily physical activity
8. Minimize screen time and sedentary behavior

The Kohl's Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) team will be providing a review of the its program, as well as tips for pediatric providers on how to identify next steps for action after attending the CHDI EPIC module, which include:

1. Learn how to counsel all families on best practices for babies to grow up at a healthy weight
2. Recommend responsive approach to feeding infants and young toddlers
3. Identify opportunities to modify obesogenic behaviors leading to abnormal weight gain in the first two years of life
4. Identify maternal and child risk factors for developing obesity
5. Identify community resources available for at-risk children and families

Additionally, providers will be given information on the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part 4 project for their consideration.

The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program, in partnership with Hipnotic Hoopla, will provide families with fun ways to get active with little ones and highlight the power of play. Join us for fun hula hooping activities, including games, music, a story, and dinner. Registration is required for this event. To RSVP, please contact Lori DiPietro at ldipietro@connecticutchildrens.org. We hope to see you there!

The Kohl's Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) team will be providing a review of the its program, as well as tips for pediatric providers on how to identify next steps for action after attending the CHDI EPIC module, which include:

1. Learn how to counsel all families on best practices for babies to grow up at a healthy weight
2. Recommend responsive approach to feeding infants and young toddlers
3. Identify opportunities to modify obesogenic behaviors leading to abnormal weight gain in the first two years of life
4. Identify maternal and child risk factors for developing obesity
5. Identify community resources available for at-risk children and families

Additionally, providers will be given information on the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part 4 project for their consideration.

The Kohl's Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) team will be providing a review of the its program, as well as tips for pediatric providers on how to identify next steps for action after attending the CHDI EPIC module, which include:

1. Learn how to counsel all families on best practices for babies to grow up at a healthy weight
2. Recommend responsive approach to feeding infants and young toddlers
3. Identify opportunities to modify obesogenic behaviors leading to abnormal weight gain in the first two years of life
4. Identify maternal and child risk factors for developing obesity
5. Identify community resources available for at-risk children and families

Additionally, providers will be given information on the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part 4 project for their consideration.

The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program, in partnership with WHY Outreach, Inc., will teach families about the benefits of yoga for parents and toddlers. This beginner-level class is only available to families with children under the age of four. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing. Due to space limitations, there will only be 10 slots available, so registration is required. To RSVP, please contact Lori DiPietro at ldipietro@connecticutchildrens.org. We hope to see you there!

The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program will be hosting a free event for Hartford families with young children on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 10:00 am! Come to enjoy many activities, including a puppet show, baby and me yoga, a story walk, herb planting, healthy snack preparation, and much more!

Registration is required. RSVP the number of attendees from your organization to Lori DiPietro at ldipietro@connecticutchildrens.org no later than Wednesday, September 19, 2018. A special thanks to our partners—Connecticut Children’s Clinical Nutrition team, KNOX, the Hartford Public Library, the Hispanic Health Council, and WHY Outreach, Inc—for joining us in this celebration!

The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program will provide families with tips to get their children loving healthy foods from an early age, including infant feeding guidelines by age and a nutrition education magazine titled Chop Chop Sprout.

The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program will provide families with tips to get their children loving healthy foods from an early age, including infant feeding guidelines by age and information on breastfeeding.

The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program will provide a variety of activities at this event to encourage children to love healthy foods, including a demonstration for parents on making homemade baby food and introducing solid foods, as well as a book reading on picky eating titled “I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato” by Lauren Child. Additionally, SCOR is hosting WHY Outreach, Inc. to provide a free “Baby and Me” yoga class for mothers with children ages 12 months and younger who attend this event.

The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program will provide families with tips to get their children loving healthy foods from an early age, including infant feeding guidelines by age, a nutrition education magazine titled Chop Chop Sprout, and information on breastfeeding. The program will also offer hands-on activities for children on healthy eating.

The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program will provide families with information on breastfeeding and recommended infant feeding guidelines by age. Additionally, the SCOR Program will provide fruit popsicles to breastfeeding mothers and their families who attend.