The Tiny Miracles Foundation

The Tiny Miracles Foundation Gala
2023-04-29 18:30 (America/New_York)
Visit http://e.givesmart.com/events/vPI for our event page.

Family Fun Day & NICU Reunion
2023-05-07 11:00 | Cranbury Park Pavilion, 300 Grumman Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851
Cranbury Park
Sunday, May 7, 2023
11 am to 2 pm

WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT TIME.

Join The Tiny Miracles Foundation for their annual Family Fun Day. Reunite with mentors and TTMF staff, meet other families of premature babies, and enjoy a day of entertainment and family fun.
Event is FREE. Lunch is limited to 2 parents or caregivers along with your preemie child and siblings.
Bring a NICU photo of your preemie as your ticket to the event.

After the NICU Education: Sleep Techniques for your Preemie
2023-06-28 19:30 - 20:30
Certified Infant Sleep experts, Lindsay Loring and Stellina Ferri of Tweet Dreamzz, will be joining us for our next After the NICU Education session.
Sleep Techniques for your Preemie.
Wednesday, June 28
7:30 PM
Zoom
Lindsay is a twin mom expert who is passionate about helping families establish healthy sleep habits. As a NICU veteran, Stellina understands the unique challenges that families with premature or medically complex babies face when it comes to sleep. For more information on their services
They will be covering newborn sleep techniques, how to adjust for adjusted age of preemie, and surviving the transition home from the NICU.

Tee Up FORE Preemies Golf Event
2023-10-02 11:00 | Aspetuck Valley Country Club, 67 Old Redding Rd., Weston, CT, 06883
Tee up with Tiny Miracles and help make critical programs available to families with premature babies in area hospitals by participating in our 5th annual Golf Event.
Monday, October 2
Aspetuck Valley Country Club
Weston, CT

Outing includes:
Lunch served on the patio featuring grilled favorites hamburgers and hot dogs.
A Cocktail Reception following Golf with heavy hors d’œuvres
Prizes for Straightest Line (3rd Hole) & Closest to the Pin (5th Hole)

SPONSOR or REGISTER NOW

11:00 Check In and Lunch
12:00 Shotgun Start / Scramble
5:00 Reception

Family Fun Day & NICU Reunion
2023-10-14 16:30 - 18:30
Stepping Stones Children’s Museum
Norwalk, CT
Saturday, October 14
4:30 to 6:30 pm

We hope you can join us for this special private event. It will be an afternoon of entertainment, fun activities and parent connections just for our Tiny Miracles family. Reunite with the Tiny Miracles team and meet other families of premature babies in our community.
Event is FREE.
Please RSVP below using # of Preemie children as Total Guest #. For example, if you have twin preemies you would use Guest count = 2.

CANCELED: Supportive Stroller Stride
2023-10-21 10:00
Canceled due to weather forecast.
Saturday, October 21
10:00 AM
Irwin Park
848 Weed St. in New Canaan
Parent/Caregiver and Non-walkers welcome to join us.
Meet in the parking lot at 10 am and look for your host with the Tiny Miracles vest.

Understanding Your Child's Speech and OT Needs
2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:30
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
7:00 pm
Zoom Presentation
After the NICU Education Series:
OT and Speech Therapy

Do you have concerns around your preemie’s developmental abilities and growth? Are you worried about their speech and communication?
Join us and our guest presenters, Annmarie Demarco, licensed pediatric occupational therapist specializing in fine motor delays, and Drake Hastings , licensed pediatric speech-language pathologist specializing in feeding and speech, for TTMF’s next After the NICU Education Series. Both therapists maintain their own private practice and work with Birth to Three.

Occupational Therapy
OT helps infants and toddlers develop their fine motor, cognitive, and processing skills which are all needed to complete tasks such as lifting their heads, sitting, and grasping toys. Skills needed to help your little miracle explore their world.
Speech Therapy
Infant speech therapy helps babies learn to feed properly and develop better communication skills.

Purpose of this presentation will be to help parents recognize the signs that OT and/or speech may be needed.

RSVP below to receive the Zoom meeting link prior to the session.

NICU Alumni Gathering: Halloween Costume Party
2023-10-29 15:00
Sunday, October 29
3:00 PM
Northeast Athletic Center
365 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Norwalk
Indoor Turf field
All ages welcome

RSVP BELOW BY CLICKING “GOING”.
Please leave TOTAL GUESTS = 1. This represents your whole family.
Then, fill in the number of adults and children for your family

NICU Alumni Gathering: Mom's Night Out
2023-11-09 19:00
Thursday, November 9
7:00 PM
Two Roads Brewery
1700 Stratford Ave, Stratford
All NICU moms, past and present, welcome
Look for your host in the Tiny Miracles vest.

NICU Alumni Gathering: Story Time & Support Circle
2023-11-12 15:00
Sunday, November 12
3:00 PM
Darien Library
Walkers to age 5 welcome.
Meet us in the Children’s Library.

NICU Alumni Gathering: Dad's Football Fun Day Out
2023-11-12 15:00
Sunday, November 12
3:00 PM
Blind Rhino
15 North Main Street, Norwalk
All NICU dads, past and present, welcome
Look for your host in the Tiny Miracles vest.

Mentor Information Session
2023-12-13 19:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, December 13
7:00 PM
Zoom
Are you interested in being a peer support for other parents of preemies?
Do you want to give back to the preemie community?
Have you thought about mentoring?
Learn what it’s all about and see if it’s the right fit for you. Join us on Zoom for a MENTOR INFORMATION SESSION. We need you.

NICU Alumni Gathering: Christmas Party with Santa
2023-12-17 10:00 - 11:30
Sunday, December 17
10:00 to 11:30 AM
Northeast Athletic Center
365 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Norwalk
Indoor Turf field
All ages welcome

RSVP BELOW BY CLICKING “GOING”.
Please leave TOTAL GUESTS = 1. This represents your whole family.
Then, fill in the number of adults and children for your family

NICU Alumni Gathering: Mom's Night Out
2024-01-25 18:30
Thursday, January 25
6:30 PM
314 Beer Garden
314 Wilson Ave. in Norwalk
All NICU moms, past and present, welcome. Appetizers and first drink compliments of Tiny Miracles.
Look for your host in the Tiny Miracles vest.

After the NICU: Feeding Challenges and Speech Delays
2024-02-05 19:30
Feeding Challenges and Speech Delays
with Speech & Language Pathologist Jessica Giametta

Monday, February 5, 2024
7:30 PM
Zoom
Jessica has been a practicing speech pathologist for 13 years. She earned her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Northeastern University, holds an advanced certificate in Pediatric Dysphagia from New York Medical College, and is a Certified Lactation Counselor. Currently, Jessica works in the NICU at Stamford Hospital and operates her private practice, Feeding Foundations, focusing on helping families navigate the complexities of pediatric feeding. As a mother herself, Jessica’s dedication to supporting families is evident in every aspect of her work, reflecting a unique blend of professional expertise and personal empathy.
Degree: MS CCC-SLP
Specialty: infant and pediatric feeding, lactation/breastfeeding.
Certifications: Certificate in pediatric dysphagia, CLC (certified lactation counselor)
Website address: www.feedingfoundationstherapy.com

Mentoring at Yale
2024-02-15 19:00 - 20:00
Did you have a premature baby at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital or live in the New Haven area? You may want to consider giving back to the preemie community and becoming a parent mentor at Yale. We would love to connect with more families but need your help. Join us on Zoom for an information session to learn about how you can join the Tiny Miracles volunteer team in New Haven.
Thursday, February 15
7:00 PM
Zoom

NICU Alumni Gathering: Winter Wonderland
2024-02-18 10:30 - 12:00
Winter Wonderland NICU Alumni Gathering
Sunday, February 18
10:30 AM to 12 PM
Tiny Miracles Office
1540 Post Road
Darien, CT
Cure the winter blues and come celebrate winter with your friends at Tiny Miracles. Parents/Caregivers and preemies and siblings of all ages welcome to join the fun on our new office turf field. Playtime, snacks and crafts will be provided for this free event. RSVP below to let us know you will be attending.

Mentor Training: Strategies & Role Playing
2024-03-06 18:30 - 20:00
Wednesday, March 6
6:30 PM
1540 Post Road in Darien
Light Dinner included

STAR 99.9 Anna & Raven Dance-a-thon
2024-04-06
Saturday, April 6
12 – 6 PM
Join Tiny Miracles and Anna & Raven at the SONO Collection Mall in Norwalk . Be entertained by the many dance company’s throughout Fairfield county who are participating in support of Tiny Miracles.

The Sensory Connection - Understanding the Impact of Sensory Processing in the Development of Premature Babies
2024-04-22 19:30
In this introductory, parent friendly discussion, Rae will give you a brief introduction to the various sensory systems that impact everything from movement, behavior to learning. She will open your eyes to some new ways to nurture and enrich your child’s sensory development. Rae will help you understand what types of sensory issues premature babies can be susceptible to later in childhood in addition to what to look out for to ensure early detection and intervention if indicated.
“The Sensory Connection”
Presented by Rae Suba OTR/L, Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Monday, April 22
7:30 PM
Zoom

Rae Suba is a certified Pediatric Occupational Therapist, whose specialty is in Sensory Processing Disorders, Autism, Developmental Delays, Dyspraxia and Anxiety Disorders. Rae is also a certified yoga instructor, mindfulness and meditation coach. She is the Owner and Executive Director of Child’s Play Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Westport, Connecticut where she provides comprehensive private therapy services in person, online and in virtual learning format to clients from coast to coast and around the world. We are privileged to have her with us.
To read her full bio, visit http://www.childsplayot.com/more-about-rae.html.

After the NICU with Dr. Katie: Wellness & Self Care for Parents
2024-05-07 19:00
Dr. Katherine Takayasu, M.D, M.B.A
Integrative Medicine doctor will be presenting our next After the NICU Education Session on
Wellness and Self Care for Parents of Preemies

What can I do to help my body and mind recover from traumatic birth and the NICU??

Dr. Katie will guide you to some of those answers.

Her patients call her Dr. Katie. In her medical practice, Dr. Katie combines traditional Western medicine with complementary modalities like acupuncture, mind-body medicine, botanical medicine, and nutrition to help patients holistically achieve their goals. She teaches patients the value of optimizing their lifestyles – how we eat, how we move, how we sleep, and how we attend to our spiritual selves.

Tuesday, May 7
7:00 PM
on Zoom

Dr. Katie maintains her practice, Wellness Insights, in Darien, Connecticut. To learn more about her, visit https://www.wellnessinsights.com/ or https://www.drkatietakayasu.com/.
RSVP below to receive the Zoom link as the session date approaches.

A Night Under the Stars Gala
2024-05-11 18:00 - 23:00
For more information, visit our Event Page.

Family Fun Day & NICU Reunion
2024-06-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Cranbury Park Pavilion, 300 Grumman Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851
Sunday, June 2
11AM to 2PM
Cranbury Park Pavilion in Norwalk
Join the Tiny Miracles family as we celebrate our annual Family Fun Day. Reconnect with Tiny Miracles mentors and staff, meet new families of premature babies in your community.
Your immediate family is invited for a day of music, crafts, food and fun. RSVP with a “1” below for TOTAL GUESTS to represent your entire family.
We are excited to have Jumpin’ Jams, Scribble Dabble Creative Studio and Pizza Luca joining us.
Parking is free for the event.

Identifying & Helping Post Traumatic Stress After the NICU
2024-09-18 19:30 - 20:30
Wednesday, September 18
7:30 PM
Join us on Zoom with Carla Pileggi Caviola, Psychotherapist & Perinatal Mental Health Specialist
Carla’s presentation will be followed by a Question & Answer period.

Carla’s Pileggi Caviola:

Carla holds Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing and Advertising and a Masters of Arts in Counseling (2008). Carla is people focused and has enjoyed working and volunteering in various multi-cultural settings in Brazil, Canada & the USA. She is a psychotherapist and is licensed in CT & NY states. In her clinical work, she has counseled children, adolescents & adults. In 2011, she launched a private practice; Elyon Professional Counseling LLC in Old Greenwich, CT and she continues to counsel adult clients today. Since having her first child in 2012, she felt called to specialize in perinatal mental health. Carla began speaking and facilitating group events, in addition to providing trainings for medical practices. Carla is a Founding Board Member of Postpartum Support International – CT Chapter. After becoming a (John C.) Maxwell Leadership Certified Team – Coach, Teacher, Trainer & Speaker in 2021, she and her husband launched Wave Riders Global LLP in 2021. Their passion is to add value to people via coaching, training & speaking events. Carla has facilitated speaking events in her businesses in addition to being invited to speaking events over the years. Carla’s primary areas of specialty are supporting clients during major transitions including: pregnancy/postpartum periods in life, personal, professional and career transitions including relocation. Therefore, she is also passionate about serving clients via transitional and leadership coaching. She also serves clients in English, Portuguese and Spanish languages, while being client centered and culturally sensitive. In February 2024, Carla launched a podcast called, “What you need to know, with Carla Pileggi Caviola,” This YouTube podcast is focused on education, empowerment and helping women and families move towards health and wellbeing (currently related to pregnancy & the postpartum periods). Carla is passionate about serving others and adding value, while impacting our communities and world through these transformational services and events.

The Basics of Mentoring
2024-09-25 19:00 - 20:30
Wednesday, September 25

7:00 PM

Join us on Zoom

We need more parent support mentors, both virtually and in-hospital.

Listen & Learn about the basics of mentoring, ask questions, and see if joining the Tiny Miracles volunteer team is the right fit for you.

Birth Trauma Support Group
2024-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Tiny Miracles office, Post Road 1540, Darien, CT, 06820, United States
Mondays 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Tiny Miracles office with Zoom option available if needed
1540 Post Road, 2nd floor
Darien, CT

To support all mothers in our community, Tiny Miracles will be hosting a FREE weekly birth trauma counseling group this Fall for 8 weeks. We recognize that 1 in 3 individuals experience traumatic births characterized by extreme physical, emotional, or psychological distress. It is important to call out that it is the woman’s perception of her trauma that determines the diagnosis. Traumatic childbirth increases risk for postpartum depression (PPD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychosis, and anxiety.

This counseling support group is open to all women who had a traumatic birth, whether or not they had a NICU experience. We will be meeting at the Darien office every Monday at 12 PM beginning September 30 and ending November 18. There is an option to join virtually via Zoom should that be more convenient for you.

This support group will be led by Lindsay Quinlan, MA Candidate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Wake Forest University, who is a member of the Tiny Miracles family and has personal birth trauma and NICU experience.

Should you wish to join this counseling group, please RSVP below or email jenniferjohnson@ttmf.org and we will follow up with more information. We ask that only individuals who can commit to attending this group weekly – either virtually or in person for the 8 weeks – reach out. It is important that members commit to attending weekly so as to foster group cohesion for maximum benefit to everyone in the group.

Family Fun Day & Halloween Party
2024-10-27 11:30 - 13:30 | Earth Place, Woodside Lane, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
The Tiny Miracles Foundation
Family Fun Day & Halloween Party
at
Earthplace
10 Woodside Lane
Westport, CT
11:30am to 1:30pm

Join local NICU Alumni, their parents and siblings for this Free event!
Must register below to attend.
The fun includes two animal encounter shows, picnic lunch, Hay Pile trick or treat, Pumpkin Art, miles of walking trails, and playground.
Costumes encouraged but not required.

Please leave TOTAL GUESTS under ATTENDEE REGISTRATION as “1” to represent your family.
More detail will be added below.

Mentor Training - Back to the Basics
2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:30
Join presenter Carla Pileggi Caviola for a continuation of our Mentor Training
on the Basics of Parent Support.
This training is intended as a follow on to those who have attended our Intro to Mentoring but also as a refresher for our current mentor team.
We hope to see you on Zoom.

Wednesday, November 6
7:00 PM

Guiding Growing Minds Luncheon
2024-11-13 11:00 - 14:00
Supporting a child’s self-regulation through positive connection.

Join The Tiny Miracles Foundation for a special luncheon and discussion on
GUIDING GROWING MINDS.
***

PURCHASE TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIPS HERE

Guest Speakers Natalie Hiromi Brito, Developmental Psychologist and Associate Professor at NYU, and Erin O’Connor, Professor in Teaching and Learning at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, will explore practical strategies and techniques that parents and caregivers can implement to foster a strong and nurturing bond with their children.

After the NICU Education with Birth to Three
2024-11-18 19:30 - 20:30
Learn about Connecticut’s Birth to Three Program, what they offer, and how to qualify.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
7:30 PM
ZOOM
