Post Sandy Hook Community Event: Raising Responsible and Resilient Children by WOW of Connecticut

Women of Wellness of CT (WOW) is hosting a Fairfield County Community Event on May 2nd designed to bring parents in our community together for a night of fun, learning and connection. Proceeds will be donated to Healing Newtown (www.healingnewtown.org) as CT moms gather for an evening of wine, light bites and a special presentation by renowned speaker and parenting expert Michael Thompson, Ph.D., bestselling author of Raising Cain, The Pressured Child, and others. Dr. Thompson will speak about raising responsible children to build stronger families and communities. The event will be at The Darien Community Association (274 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT) from 6:30 -- 9:00PM.  RSVP at www.wowofct.org ahead of time as space is limited.

Complete Event Details:
Thursday May 2nd - 6:30 -- 9:00PM
Darien Community Association, 274 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT
Doors open at 6:30 - Presentation begins at 7:00PM
Wine and Light Bites - Door Prizes
$25 in Advance - $40 at the door

*space is limited--please reserve your tickets in advance*

RSVP here to ensure entry:  www.wowofct.org
Download flyer here.

The presentation and discussion will be led by Michael Thompson, Ph.D., bestselling author of Raising Cain, The Pressured Child, and others. Dr. Thompson is a consultant, author and psychologist specializing in children and families. He travels approximately 80 days a year to speak to groups of parents and educators around the world. For more information visit www.michaelthompson-phd.com.

Women of Wellness (WOW) of CT is a local network of female health and wellness practitioners dedicated to supporting women and their families throughout Fairfield County. As healers and caretakers for women and families, the members of WOW feel a special sense of responsibility to help further resilience and recovery in the area after the tragic events of last December. To that end they created an event they hope will encourage and empower local parents who attend, while also supporting a very worthy organization dedicated to recovery for Newtown families.
For more information about WOW visit www.wowofct.com.

Sponsors for "Building Our Future" include: The Kristen Ann Carr Fund (kristennanncarrfund.org), Fairfield County Stroller Strides (fairfieldcounty.fit4mom.com), Nicole Steel Realty (nicolesteel.com), and Off to Dreamland Sleep Services (offtodreamland.com), along with other  local Fairfield County businesses, families and individual donors.

Door prizes donated by: Vintage Virtuosa, Barnum Publick House, The Developing Eye Fine Art Photography, Babee Covee, San Diego Bebe Nursing Pillow, Woombie Baby Swaddle, Time IN Dolls, Sleep Buddy System, Little Toader Appeteethers, eOil, 8 to the bar, Mouse Calls Disney Planning, Arte Zia Jewelry Design, My Cupcake Party, Smart Playrooms, Gourganics, Jewelry by Raquel Garcia Jewelry Collection, DFM Stationery, and more.

Media persons covering the event may attend at no cost; contact Tasha Mayberry, Event Publicist, to be added to the media list and to schedule an interview with a WOW member:  pr@wowofct.org or call 207.317.6099.

To schedule an interview with Michael Thompson, Ph.D. contact Elizabeth Diggins at Digliznow@gmail.com or call 781-646-5230.