Fall Fun and Safety
 FALL is right around the corner. Along with the start of school and the change of weather, Fall is the perfect time to review some fall fun and safety tips. Autumn is a wonderful season to enjoy the outdoors. Find out about some really fun festivals in your area. Create some cool and inexpensive autumn crafts to enjoy with your children. And learn ways to stay safe by preventing the flu or changing the batteries in your fire alarm and carbon monoxide detector.
This month, CTParenting.com and the Department of Children and Families will highlight some fun fall festivals that you can enjoy with your family and friends, and we will share with you some safety tips to keep your family safe. Make this fall a season to remember by having fun and being safe. It's all about "Fall Fun and Safety."
Today's Topic: Follow this link to get lots of great ideas on how to spend a Fall weekend in Connecticut.
September 1
Make plans to attend a New England or Connecticut fall Fair or Festival. Click here to find one near you.
September 2
With seasonal changes we need to prepare for the cold weather. Learn about the Department of Social Services, Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and eligibility requirements.
September 6
Learn about Fuel Assistance. Operation Fuel Bank is a private, non-profit energy assistance program for people who need emergency felp with energy bills and are not eligible for state or federal assistance. Applications are given to the local fuel bank.
September 7
Enjoy the outdoors and have fun with the kids. Visit My Connecticut Kids for outdoor fun, or go to "great activities and information for children" for safe online fun.
September 8
Who doesn't love the beautiful colors of fall? Have fun with your kids when preserving fall leaves. Click here to learn how.
September 9
Is your child the next great artist? Have fun creating art with corn. Your child won't think your "corny."
September 11
Celebrate CT Family Day because families are the greatest resource for children.
September 12
Help your child get excited for fall and build a scarecrow together.
September 13
Connecticut offers some of the best and greatest fall expierences in the country, Click here to learn more.
September 14
If you're a Leaf Peeper, you'll find this "Where to View to Fall Folliage in Connecticut" helpful
September 15
Want to enjoy the beautiful scenery in Connecticut while Driving? Check out this "Fall Folliage Driving Routes in Connecticut" link.
September 16
Fall is a wonderful time to take the family apple picking. Find a Connecticut Farm near you. With a choice of over 200 farm destinations (growing apples, making cheese, pick-your-own fruti and vegtables, vineyards, shellfish and seafood farms and more) in Connecticut, there is no doubt that you will discover that your entire family will have a great time.
September 19
Find some fun things to do in Connecticut during the fall by exploring the Connecticut Museum and Libraries website, listing 100's of items of interest for the entire family.
September 20
Find fun things to do in Connecticut with your family at Family Day's Out USA
September 21
Healthy children's nutrition is very important to for them to grow, learn and play, especially in the fall when return to school after having the summer off. Learn more about the National School Lunch Program and if your child qualifies?
September 22
Fall is cold and Flu season. Learn how to protect yourself from getting sick with 3 quick and easy directions.
September 23
Who doesn't enjoy a hayride or a corn maze? Check out this list of Hayrides, Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Picking Patches for lots of fun ways to spend a fall afternoon with your family.
September 26
Fall isn't only for fun and games, it's also time to check your Carbon Monoxide detector. Do you need to change the batteries and clean the filter? Don't forget to also check the batteries in your smoke detectors.
September 27
Keep your children and yourself healthy this fall and teach them general hygine techniques to stay safe.
September 28
Excellent information for your college-age student about how to stay safe and healthy while at college.
September 29
Spend some quality time with your family and take your Family camping before the weather turns cold.
September 30
Follow this link to get lots of great ideas on how to spend a Fall weekend in Connecticut. |
