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BrightStart Check Facebook in case we need to cancel. Building Healthy Families seeks to foster health in the families by building the capacity of parents.

BrightStart Play Academy is our weekly program with fun play & learning activities for children with a parent circle, where parents can relax and enjoy conversation around a variety of topics. BrightStart for Families is for families with young children (pre-natal through age 4). The adult component is designed to enhance the skills of parents and other care-givers by encouraging an optimal home environment to improve their baby's success in life. BrightStart emphasizes how parents can stimulate brain development. Parents and caregivers are the single most important part of an infant's world. Parents with knowledge and skills can equip their young children to enter school ready to learn and thrive. There are several key elements to the workshop. We will discuss creating a home with opportunities for a child to grow with good nutrition, a sense of security and safety, ready to learn and develop his or her full potential. An important part of BrightStart is to equip parents as reading partners with their children.

We discuss this concept during BrightStart week 4.
09/29/2026

We discuss this concept during BrightStart week 4.

Self-control takes time to grow. Toddlers have big feelings, but the parts of their brain that help manage emotions, behavior and impulses are still developing.

“Putting on the brakes” can be especially hard. They may know they shouldn’t grab your phone or hit when they’re frustrated, but knowing the rule and stopping themselves are two different things.

Curious about that amazing little brain? Explore our Baby Brain Map to learn more: https://bit.ly/4y5nGa2

Successful Week 2 of Bright Start. We are so happy have you on our parents group , while kids played and had great time ...
09/26/2026

Successful Week 2 of Bright Start. We are so happy have you on our parents group , while kids played and had great time learning and having fun. We will see you next week October 3 - 10am-11:30am at 20 Hartford rd, Manchester.

BrightStart for Families and the Play Academy will be open on Saturday September 26 unless the storm causes a power outa...
09/25/2026

BrightStart for Families and the Play Academy will be open on Saturday September 26 unless the storm causes a power outage. Will let you know if we need to cancel. Hope to see you tomorrow for some indoor play and fun.

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09/24/2026

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We had a very successful week 1 of Bright Start today. Thank you to everyone - the participants and our volunteers.
09/19/2026

We had a very successful week 1 of Bright Start today. Thank you to everyone - the participants and our volunteers.

Have you attended BrightStart in the past, consider joining us a volunteer? We have needs for the Welcome table, set-up...
09/14/2026

Have you attended BrightStart in the past, consider joining us a volunteer?
We have needs for the Welcome table, set-up and clean up as well as being a play associate working with children along with play coaches.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Building Healthy Families, Inc.

BrightStart Play Academy is on the road today attending the Book Fest Main Street Manchester. Look for us in the childr...
09/12/2026

BrightStart Play Academy is on the road today attending the Book Fest Main Street Manchester. Look for us in the children's area near Purnell Square. 10am-2 pm We will have the dino bones.

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20 Hartford Road
Manchester, CT
06040

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(860) 375-0121

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