The Tiny Miracles Foundation

Parent Connection Group
2021-03-25 20:00 - 21:00, 2021-03-18 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Join us online to meet with TTMF’s trained parent support mentors and connect with other parents.

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Mentoring in a Virtual World
2021-03-22 19:00 - 20:00 | CT
Mentoring in a Virtual World

Mentor Training

MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021
7:00 PM
Presented by TTMF Director of Family Services, Kristen Ezzo, LMFT, DFS, and Lead Parent Mentor, Sandra Platt, MSW.

Discuss tips and tricks for virtual mentoring and forming connections
Leave with a cheat sheet of conversation starters, ways to make an initial introduction, and helpful strategies
Hear advice from veteran mentors

If you have thought about becoming a parent support mentor, now might be the right time for you. Join TTMF’s Director of Family Services, Kristen Ezzo, LMFT, and Lead Parent Mentor, Sandra Platt, MSW, to hear more about it. This session is appropriate for current mentors as well as those who are considering joining our volunteer team.

Join us on Zoom. RSVP below.

Zoom details will be shared prior to the meeting.

Playtime with Preemies - Westport
2021-03-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-03-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
PLAYTIME WITH PREEMIES

Join a parent support mentor and other parents of preemies for a morning of preemie fun and parent socialization.
This After the NICU playgroup is most appropriate for newborn to school age preemies. Siblings welcome.
Snacks and water will be provided. You are encouraged to bring a blanket and your own toys.
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am
Place: Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
Parking available in back of church.

Playtime with Preemies - Occupational Therapist Visit
2021-03-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
PLAYTIME WITH PREEMIES
Special Guest:
Annmarie DeMarco, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
http://www.annmarieot.com

Join a parent support mentor and other parents of preemies for a morning of preemie fun and parent socialization.
This After the NICU playgroup is most appropriate for newborn to school age preemies. Siblings welcome.
Snacks and water will be provided. You are encouraged to bring a blanket and your own toys.
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am
Place: Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
Parking available in back of church.

NICU Parent Connection Group
2021-03-11 20:00 - 21:00, 2021-03-04 20:00 - 21:00, 2021-02-25 20:00 - 21:00, 2021-02-18 20:00 - 21:00 | CT

Playtime with Preemies with Music Together
2021-02-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
PLAYTIME WITH PREEMIES
SPECIAL GUEST: MUSIC TOGETHER OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Join a parent support mentor and other parents of preemies for a morning of preemie fun and parent socialization.
This After the NICU playgroup is most appropriate for newborn to school age preemies. Siblings welcome.
Snacks and water will be provided. You are encouraged to bring a blanket and your own toys.
Playgroup Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am
Music Together: 10:30 to 11:15 am
Place: Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
Parking available in back of church.

Beyond the NICU - Pediatric Physical Therapy & Early Intervention
2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | CT
Part of The Tiny Miracles Foundation’s
AFTER THE NICU EDUCATION SERIES
and the
Leir After Care Family Support Program

Join The Tiny Miracles Foundation and Pediatric Physical Therapist, Colleen Weitekamp, MSPT, PCS on Zoom for our next After the NICU Education Series.
Concerned about your preemie’s physical development and early intervention? In this session, learn about gross motor milestones, red flags, and a path to purposeful play.
* This presentation is appropriate for families currently in the NICU and those who have discharged home.

About Colleen Weitekamp:
Clinical Director Ivy Rehab for Kids/HSS
Pediatric THERAPY Center of Excellence

Ohio University, BS in Biology
Arcadia University, MSPT
Pediatric Physical Therapist since 1998
Hope Children’s Hospital, CT and NY Birth to Three, Private Practice, Hospital based out-patient, school-based PT and now clinical Director for Ivy Rehab for Kids in Newtown
Mom to 3 growing boys

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CANCELED: Playtime with Preemies with Music Together
2021-02-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
CANCELED: PLAYTIME WITH PREEMIES
SPECIAL GUEST: MUSIC TOGETHER OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Join a parent support mentor and other parents of preemies for a morning of preemie fun and parent socialization.
This After the NICU playgroup is most appropriate for newborn to school age preemies. Siblings welcome.
Snacks and water will be provided. You are encouraged to bring a blanket and your own toys.
Playgroup Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am
Music Together: 10:30 to 11:15 am
Place: Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
Parking available in back of church.

Mentor Training
2021-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | CT
Let’s Take Care of You – the Heart of Tiny Miracles!

Mentor Training
Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2021
7:00 PM
Part 1: Presented by Kristen Ezzo, LMFT, DFS
Part 2: Presented by Leanne Dorish, My NICU Family

We recognize the emotional impact supporting families can have on one’s self. How could it not? We weather the storm and have a front row seat to the emotional roller coaster our families are going through in the NICU. Join us to learn about and be able to recognize the warning signs of vicarious trauma and leave with self care strategies you can implement yourself and share with families.

Join us on Zoom. RSVP below.
Zoom details will be shared prior to the meeting.

Playtime with Preemies with Giggling Pig
2021-02-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
PLAYTIME WITH PREEMIES
Special Guest: Giggling Pig Art Studio

Join a parent support mentor and other parents of preemies for a morning of preemie fun and parent socialization.
This After the NICU playgroup is most appropriate for newborn to school age preemies. Siblings welcome.
Snacks and water will be provided. You are encouraged to bring a blanket and your own toys.
Playgroup Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am
Art Session: 10:30 to 11:15 am
Place: Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
Parking available in back of church.

Mentor Training CANCELED
2021-02-01 19:00 - 20:00 | CT
RESCHEDULED
Let’s Take Care of You – the Heart of Tiny Miracles!

Mentor Training
Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2021
7:00 PM
Part 1: Presented by Kristen Ezzo, LMFT, DFS
Part 2: Presented by Leanne Dorish, My NICU Family

We recognize the emotional impact supporting families can have on one’s self. How could it not? We weather the storm and have a front row seat to the emotional roller coaster our families are going through in the NICU. Join us to learn about and be able to recognize the warning signs of vicarious trauma and leave with self care strategies you can implement yourself and share with families.

Join us on Zoom. RSVP below.
Zoom details will be shared prior to the meeting.

In the NICU Connection Group
2021-01-28 20:00 - 21:00, 2021-01-21 20:00 - 21:00, 2021-01-14 20:00 - 21:00, 2021-01-07 20:00 - 21:00, 2020-12-17 20:00 - 21:00, 2020-12-10 20:00 - 21:00, 2020-12-03 20:00 - 21:00 | CT

Beyond the NICU with Neonatologist, Dr. Shruti Gupta
2021-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | CT
AFTER THE NICU EDUCATION SERIES

Join The Tiny Miracles Foundation and Neonatologist, Dr. Shruti Gupta, MD, CLC, FAAP, FABM, on Zoom for our next After the NICU Education Series. Dr. Gupta has been a strong supporter of TTMF and an advocate for prematurity awareness within the community. We are thrilled to welcome her and hope you will join us!
* This presentation is appropriate for families currently in the NICU and those who have discharged home.

Dr. Gupta’s first presentation topic:
Road To Breast Feeding A Preemie – In The NICU and Beyond
Having a preterm infant is already stressful and producing breast milk and learning to nurse can be even more challenging. Dr. Gupta has spent many years looking at the breast feeding journey of a preemie in the NICU and post discharge and feels with the right guidance from the start this can be an enjoyable journey. This portion of the presentation will provide education regarding breast feeding and pumping, as well as tricks and some science to aid in the journey.
Q & A with Dr. Gupta to Follow
Do you have questions? We have an expert! Dr. Gupta will also be taking general questions.

Shruti Gupta, MD
Associate Director; Division of Neonatology
Stamford Hospital
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Frank.H.Netter School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University

Dr. Shruti Gupta is a neonatologist. She is board certified in neonatal-perinatal medicine and in pediatrics. Dr. Gupta cares for newborns, including those who are born prematurely or with health conditions.
Dr. Gupta earned her medical degree from Kasturba Medical College in India. She completed her residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center in New York and her fellowship at Stony Brook University School of Medicine, also in New York. In addition to her practice, Dr. Gupta also serves as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University.

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Playtime with Preemies - Westport
2021-01-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-01-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-01-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-12-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
PLAYTIME WITH PREEMIES

Join a parent support mentor and other parents of preemies for a morning of preemie fun and parent socialization.
This After the NICU playgroup is most appropriate for newborn to age 3 preemies. Siblings welcome.
Snacks and water will be provided. You are encouraged to bring a blanket and your own toys.
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am
Place: Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
Parking available in back of church.

Playtime with Preemies with Music Together
2021-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
PLAYTIME WITH PREEMIES
SPECIAL GUEST: MUSIC TOGETHER OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Join a parent support mentor and other parents of preemies for a morning of preemie fun and parent socialization.
This After the NICU playgroup is most appropriate for newborn to age 3 preemies. Siblings welcome.
Snacks and water will be provided. You are encouraged to bring a blanket and your own toys.
Playgroup Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am
Music Together: 10:30 to 11:15 am
Place: Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
Parking available in back of church.

Preemie Pictures with Santa
2020-12-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport
PLAYTIME WITH PREEMIES
is hosting
PREEMIE PICTURES WITH SANTA

Preemie Grandpa and longtime Darien Santa, Joe Warren, has graciously agreed to take photos with our preemies and their families. Photos will take place at Joe’s store Wild Birds Unlimited in Darien right off I95 exit 10. A limited number of spots are available and RSVP is required. Confirmed participants will receive a 15 minute slot within the time period.
Siblings welcome.
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Place: Wild Birds Unlimited, 1 Ledge Rd in Darien, CT (next to Jake’s Place Diner)
