Miracle Mornings - Walk, Roll or Stroll
2023-01-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Northeast Athletic Center, 365 Martin Luther King Drive, Norwalk, CT, 06854
Walk, Roll or Stroll with Tiny Miracles

Whatever your baby’s age, come out and move with us.
10:00 to 11:30 AM
Northeast Athletic Center (formerly Sono Fieldhouse)
365 Martin Luther King Drive in Norwalk
Hosted by parent mentor, Leelee Klein

After the NICU with Pediatric Physical Therapist Caroline Mazza
2023-01-25 19:00 - 20:30
January 25
7:00 PM
Zoom

Caroline will present on the importance of developmental milestones and primitive reflexes. Session will include an understanding of what to look out for in addition to the importance of sensory stimulation of various types to promote development. You will leave with an understanding of what specific activities and exercises you can do to help integrate optimal development along the way.
Learn more at:
https://www.carolinemazza.org/

Miracle Mornings - Walk, Roll or Stroll
2023-02-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-03-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Northeast Athletic Center, 365 Martin Luther King Drive, Norwalk, CT, 06854
Walk, Roll or Stroll with Tiny Miracles

Whatever your baby’s age, come out and move with us.
10:00 to 11:30 AM
Northeast Athletic Center (formerly Sono Fieldhouse)
365 Martin Luther King Drive in Norwalk
Hosted by parent mentor, Kelly Cohen

Mentor Training: Conversations to have with your Mentee
2023-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT
Wilton Library
137 Old Ridgefield Rd in Wilton, CT
6:00 PM
Light Dinner Included

Miracle Mornings - Walk, Roll or Stroll
2023-02-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Northeast Athletic Center, 365 Martin Luther King Drive, Norwalk, CT, 06854
Walk, Roll or Stroll with Tiny Miracles

Whatever your baby’s age, come out and move with us.
10:00 to 11:30 AM
Northeast Athletic Center (formerly Sono Fieldhouse)
365 Martin Luther King Drive in Norwalk
Hosted by parent mentor, Ashley Heliotis

Miracle Mornings - Walk, Roll or Stroll
2023-03-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Northeast Athletic Center, 365 Martin Luther King Drive, Norwalk, CT, 06854
Walk, Roll or Stroll with Tiny Miracles

Whatever your baby’s age, come out and move with us.
10:00 to 11:30 AM
Northeast Athletic Center (formerly Sono Fieldhouse)
365 Martin Luther King Drive in Norwalk
Hosted by parent mentor, Erin Eblen

Ask the Doctor with Neonatologist Jennifer Bragg, MD
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:00
After the NICU Education Series:
Ask the Doctor with Neonatologist Jennifer Bragg, MD
NOW on Zoom
1441 Post Rd.
6:00 PM

Maternal and Infant Mental Health Panel Presentation
2023-03-29 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, March 29
6:00 PM
Pequot Library
720 Pequot Ave. in Southport, CT
Presented by:

Jessica Dym Bartlett, MSW, PhD
Jennifer Vendetti, LMSW, CEIM, PMH-C
Julie Hall, BSc, PT

Moderated by: Tina Banas, LCSW

Dinner Included
1.5 Nursing Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) offered (pending approval)

Sponsored by Union Savings Bank Foundation
Tiny Miracles is excited to present this inaugural mentor and hospital wide training session where we are bringing experts in the field of maternal and infant mental health together to discuss ways to improve outcomes for our families and babies.
Dr. Jessica Bartlett is a clinical and developmental psychologist, writer, researcher and co-founder and co-director of Thriving Together, LLC.
Jennifer Vendetti is a perinatal social worker from UConn Health Parenting/Mind over Mood and is the Board Chair of Postpartum Support International CT and on the board of the CT Association for Infant Mental Health.
Julie Hall is the Senior Director of Children and Family Services at SARAH Inc. and a physical therapist.
Tina Banas is a licensed clinical social worker and the Program Director for Benchmark Infant & Toddler Program.

Please RSVP below to register.

Mentor Information Session
2023-04-03 19:00
Mentor Information Session
Monday, April 3, 2023
7:00 PM
Zoom
Are you the parent of a premature baby and want to give back to the preemie community by supporting parents currently on their NICU journey? Have you thought about mentoring and want to learn what it’s all about? Join us at our next mentor training session and meet with current TTMF parent support mentors. Ask questions and see if it’s the right fit for you. No commitment.

Preemie Parent Connection Call
2023-04-18 14:00 - 15:00
Join us online to meet with TTMF’s trained parent support mentors and connect with other parents of preemies In the NICU and beyond.

RSVP below to receive instructions on how to join our Zoom meeting.
The Tiny Miracles Foundation is using Zoom, a third party vendor, to host meetings of our virtual support groups. Zoom is a cloud platform for video and audio conferencing with functionality across mobile devices, desktops, and telephones. The Tiny Miracles Foundation is enabling all applicable and available security features to ensure your privacy. We will not be recording any part of these confidential group[s] meetings, and any such recording by you or other participants is strictly prohibited and may in fact constitute a criminal violation. Of course, virtual support is not as secure as having in-person interactions and The Tiny Miracles Foundation cannot guarantee the security and privacy of every virtual meeting. Any breach on Zoom’s behalf is out of The Tiny Miracles Foundation’s control. Other than enabling available security features, The Tiny Miracles Foundation cannot control the security of the Zoom platform or the behavior of all group participants and Zoom users, and therefore The Tiny Miracles Foundation cannot be responsible for any breach of security or privacy that results from the conduct of Zoom or others. The best that The Tiny Miracles Foundation can do is enable Zoom’s available security features and remind you and the other participants that The Tiny Miracles Foundation website Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer apply to your use of all resources in our Online Community including our virtual support groups. Please review those terms and conditions by clicking on the links provided in the preceding sentence or at the bottom of this web page.
If you choose to participate in a virtual support group, you must register to receive an access code, which you may not share with others under any circumstances. By registering, you acknowledge that: (1) you are aware that there are privacy and security risks in communicating virtually; (2) you have read and you accept all of the terms and conditions of The Tiny Miracles Foundation website Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer; and (3) you agree to hold The Tiny Miracles Foundation harmless from any harm resulting from disruptions or breaches of security or privacy connected with your participation in a virtual support group.

The Tiny Miracles Foundation Gala
2023-04-29 18:30
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.
