Birth Trauma Support Group
2025-10-08 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-15 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-22 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-29 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-11-05 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Consider joining a healing 8 week journey with a small group of parents who have the shared experience of birth trauma.
The goal of the group is to experience interpersonal connection, receive empathetic feedback from one another, and experience the
benefits of group support guided by a licensed social worker.

We ask for an 8 week commitment to attend all sessions:
Wednesdays at 12:30 PM
September 17 through November 5.

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Please email info@ttmf.org to express your interest in joining this group. We will get back to you to learn more and discuss the details.

The Basics of Mentoring
2025-10-08 19:30 - 20:30 | https://ttmf.org/event/basics-of-mentoring-10082025/
Are you the parent of a premature baby? Have you considered giving back?

Your unique experience may allow you to be a support to other parents going through their own NICU journey. Tiny Miracles would love you to consider joining our team of parent support mentors. Volunteer opportunities are available both in CT hospitals and virtually.
Join us for the second session to learn the Basics of Mentoring. See if it’s the right fit for you.

Sensory Processing Needs
2025-10-23 19:30 - 20:30 | https://ttmf.org/event/sensory-2025/
Join our Education Session with 2 local Occupational Therapists from Sasco River Center who will lead a discussion on Sensory Processing Needs and the impact on infants and toddlers.
Learn about the activities, skills and areas of development that may be impacted and how they are connected.
LIVE Q & A to follow presentation.

Our presenters:
Suzanne Ford is a pediatric occupational therapist and Co-Director of Occupational Therapy at Sasco River Center, where she specializes in sensory processing and emotional regulation challenges. With over a decade of experience in early childhood education, Suzanne previously served as an assistant director and teacher at Shiny Little Stars Preschool, working primarily with infants and toddlers. A passionate advocate for child development and family support, Suzanne brings a multilingual and multicultural perspective to her work; she speaks three languages and integrates this versatility into her therapeutic approach. She has designed and led workshops for parents, educators, and therapists on topics including childhood transitions, pediatric home-based therapies, sensory play, and stress management.

Kelly Orsino is an occupational therapist and Co-Director of Occupational Therapy at Sasco River Center. Here, she specializes in evaluating and treating children of all abilities and profiles using a sensory-integrative approach. Kelly specializes in feeding therapy and has a special interest in transitioning babies to solids and picky eating in toddlers. Kelly has worked as an OT for over 10 years, with experience in both public and independent schools, transition programming for individuals with disabilities aged 18-22 years old, and outpatient therapies in the insurance and private pay settings. Kelly is a proponent of “regulation before participation”, and takes this approach with individuals across the lifespan. She is passionate about educating and engaging families in functional and achievable strategies for supporting children through their daily lives.

Family Fun Day & NICU Reunion
2025-10-26 14:00 - 17:00
Come trick or treat with Tiny Miracles!

Join local NICU Alumni, their parents and siblings for this FREE event:
October 26
2-5 PM
Discovery Science Center

Explore space and science with fun exhibits including a planetarium show and imagination playzone.
Lunch included.
Costumes encouraged but not required.
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Registration strongly suggested.
Please leave TOTAL GUESTS under ATTENDEE REGISTRATION as “1” to represent your family.
More detail will be added below.

The Power of Pause Luncheon
2025-10-29 11:00 - 13:30
Featuring Neha Ruch
Best selling author and thought leader on the intersection of work, parenting, and identity. Her book The Power Pause made Oprah Daily’s 12 Best Self-Help Books for 2025.

Wednesday, October 29
11 AM – 1:30 PM
Brooklawn Country Club
Fairfield, CT

PURCHASE TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS NOW

Preemie Prom
2025-11-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Westport Woman’s Club, 44 Imperial Ave., Westport, CT
Saturday, November 8
5 – 8 PM

Moms & Dads, Sons & Daughters
Save the date for our inaugural PREEMIE PROM!

Come together as a community of preemie parents and children and celebrate your tiny miracle’s growth and progress since their early arrival.
This is a ticketed event. Guests will enjoy music, dancing, activities and a crowning ceremony to acknowledge each preemie prince and princess by name.

Buffet dinner included in the cost of your ticket.

All ages welcome.

** RSVP & PURCHASE TICKETS HERE **

The Basics of Mentoring
2025-11-12 19:30 - 20:30 | https://ttmf.org/event/basics-of-mentoring-11122025/
Are you the parent of a premature baby? Have you considered giving back?

Your unique experience may allow you to be a support to other parents going through their own NICU journey. Tiny Miracles would love you to consider joining our team of parent support mentors. Volunteer opportunities are available both in CT hospitals and virtually. Join us for a 3 part series to learn the Basics of Mentoring. See if it’s the right fit for you.

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa
2025-12-07 12:00 - 15:00
Sign up to bring your tiny miracle for a Meet & Greet plus PHOTO with Santa.
Celebrate the holidays with your Tiny Miracles family and enjoy cookies, cocoa and a craft at our Darien office.
Hour long slots available Here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C45ABA72FABFA7-59989136-cookies#/
SPOTS FULL — JOIN THE WAITING LIST
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
12 to 3 PM
Tiny Miracles office
1540 Post Road in Darien
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Sponsored by Santa Energy

Loss Support Group
2026-01-14 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-01-21 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-04 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-11 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-18 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-25 12:30 - 13:30
Consider joining a healing 6 week journey with a small group of parents who have the shared experience of having lost a child. The goal of the group is to experience interpersonal connection through your grief, receive empathetic feedback from one another, and experience the benefits of group support guided by a licensed social worker. We ask for a 6 week commitment to attend all sessions:
Wednesdays at 12:30 PM

Jan. 14 - first session
Jan. 21
Jan 28 - no session this week
Feb. 4
Feb. 11
Feb. 18
Feb. 25 - last session

*** Please email info@ttmf.org to express your interest in joining this group. We will get back to you to learn more and discuss the details.

Common GI Concerns with Alex Koral, MD
2026-02-24 19:30
Join Tiny Miracles and our presenter, Dr. Alex Koral, to hear from a pediatric gastroenterologist on concerns over
Reflux
Constipation
Colic
Food Allergies
Live Q&A to follow presentation
REGISTER BELOW

Family Dinner Dance
2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:00
Saturday, March 21
5 – 8 PM

Moms & Dads, Sons & Daughters
Save the date for our NEW Family Dinner Dance!

Come together as a community of preemie parents and children and celebrate your tiny miracle’s growth and progress since their early arrival.
This is a ticketed event. Guests will enjoy music, dancing, activities and a crowning ceremony to acknowledge each preemie prince and princess by name.

Buffet dinner included in the cost of your ticket.

All ages welcome. Children 3 and under are FREE.

** RSVP & PURCHASE TICKETS HERE **

Maternal Mental Health Panel Presentation
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Westport Woman’s Club, 44 Imperial Ave., Westport, CT
Navigating Support in the NICU
April 29, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Westport Woman’s Club

Join Tiny Miracles and our panel of leading experts for the annual Maternal Mental Health presentation and training. Navigating support in the NICU can be a challenge for hospital staff, nurses and social workers, as well as Tiny Miracles parent mentors. We invite you to listen and learn about current topics with Culture, Community and Care as the theme of our event.
Two (2) hours of continuing education credits are being offered to nurses and social workers who attend this live event.
Training is free, but registration is required. See below.

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We are privileged to have the following speakers and experts in the field of Maternal Mental Health:
Dr. Solimar Santiago-Warner, DSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Dr. Santiago-Warner is a clinician- scholar and perinatal mental health specialist with expertise in birth trauma, perinatal loss, and culturally responsive care. She brings an interdisciplinary lens informed by clinical social work, palliative care, and trauma-informed practice, with a focus on how grief and trauma are experienced in the body. Dr. Santiago-Warner regularly provides training and consultation to healthcare professionals and is the founder of Solmaterna Psychotherapy & Consulting.
Ariel Thorne, LCSW, PMHC
As licensed clinician, consultant, and coach with over a decade of experience, Ari has dedicated her career to supporting our most vulnerable communities. She is a Black mother of a former 23-week preemie and a passionate maternal mental health/ preemie advocate who believes deeply in the transformative power of voice. Ari intentionally weaves storytelling and her lived experience into her work as an adjunct professor, doctoral student, compelling speaker, and interactive workshop facilitator—educating, equipping, and empowering others to take meaningful action on issues that specifically impact moms, babies and communities of color.
Andrea Payo, LCSW
Andrea Payo, LCSW is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience supporting pregnant individuals, caregivers, and families through early childhood and community-based programs. She serves as Program Director of the Parents as Teachers program at Family Centers, Inc., where she provides clinical supervision and leads services that strengthen parent-child relationships, promote caregiver emotional well-being, and address the impact of stress and trauma on families. Andrea is passionate about advancing culturally responsive, community-centered approaches to maternal mental health and improving access to supportive services for diverse families.
Rebekah Rosler, LCSW
Rebekah Rosler is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in maternal mental health and is a PSI-trained maternal mental health therapist. She is also trained in EMDR, supporting mothers through pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges, and the emotional transitions of motherhood.
Rebekah works with women experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and identity shifts related to motherhood. Her approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and deeply attuned to the unique needs of mothers, helping clients process past experiences, reduce overwhelm, and feel more grounded and confident in their lives and parenting.

Making Strides Gala
2026-05-09 18:30 - 23:00
Making Strides 2026 Gala

Saturday, May 9, 2026
6:30 PM
The Loading Dock
Stamford, CT

Family Fun Day & NICU Reunion
2026-05-17 11:00 - 13:00
Sunday, May 17
Join the Tiny Miracles family for food, fun, music and games!
This year’s fun day will be held in the Tiny Miracles backyard at
1540 Post Road in Darien from 11am to 1pm.

** Please RSVP below with a quantity of “1” for “total guests” which represents your whole family. **

Understanding Your Child's Speech and OT Needs
2026-05-19 19:30 - 20:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83536184400?pwd=[REDACTED]
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 Janes, licensed pediatric occupational therapist specializing in fine motor delays, and Drake Hastings , licensed pediatric speech-language pathologist specializing in feeding and speech, for Tiny Miracles’ next After the NICU Education Series. Both therapists maintain their own private practice and work with Birth to Three.
Purpose of this presentation will be to help parents recognize the signs that OT and/or speech may be needed.
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.
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RSVP below to receive the Zoom meeting link prior to the session.
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Annmarie Janes, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
annmarie@fireflyot.com
http://www.fireflyot.com
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Drake Hastings, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pediatric Oral Motor/Feeding Therapist
DHastings.SLP@gmail.com
SpeechAndFeedingKids.com

Grief & Loss Mentor Training
2026-09-09 19:30 - 20:30 | https://ttmf.org/event/loss-mentor-training/
Wednesday, September 9
7:30 PM

Join Tiny Miracles for our next mentor training focused on how to help and support a parent who has suffered the devastating loss of their child. If you have traveled this challenging journey and feel you may be able to support others who have had a similar experience, we encourage you to attend and learn more about our loss program and how you can help.
Infant loss is carried within for a lifetime. Your support can help parents know they are not alone. You can be a source of comfort to other vulnerable parents.
For questions, please reach out to info@ttmf.org. Or RSVP to join our zoom session to learn more.

Basics of Mentoring - Part 1
2026-09-22 19:30 - 20:30 | https://ttmf.org/event/mentoring-basics1/
Part 1 of our 3 part series on the Basics of Mentoring will be an information session on what mentoring is and how Tiny Miracles supports current NICU parents. Learn about our hospital partnerships, family relationships and what it means to be a support to parents of premature babies both in and after the NICU. We encourage you to join us to listen and learn.
The following Tuesdays at 7:30 PM:
September 22
October 20
November 17

The Power of Healing Touch
2026-10-01 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday, October 1
6:00 to 8:00 PM

PARENTS OF PREMATURE BABIES
JOIN US!
Healing Touch is an evidence-based practice backed by extensive research, a biofield therapy that uses gentle touch to balance your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. While deeply calming, it also energizes the body, reducing stress & anxiety.
This is a FREE event but you must be registered for one of our 30 minute sessions between 6 and 8 PM. Limited spots available.

Salt Cave of Darien
555 Post Road
Darien, CT

LINK TO SIGN UP:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C45ABA72FABFA7-64848132-thepower#/

Annual Golf Tournament
2026-10-13 09:00 - 13:00
http://e.givesmart.com/events/POF
