NOVEMBER 2026 PARENT CENTER NEWSLETTER
Dear Parents, Service Providers, and Caregivers,
We hope everyone is enjoying the cooler temperatures as we approach the holiday season. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this is a great time to talk with children about what it means to give thanks and appreciate the people and things that make our lives special. A fun way to encourage gratitude at home is to create a family gratitude board with notes or pictures of things that family members are thankful for. See more ideas here.
The holidays can also bring a little extra stress and busyness, so it's important to find ways to stay grounded and enjoy the season together. Some ways to manage stress include:
Make a schedule in advance to keep track of upcoming events.
Leave some downtime for everyone to relax.
Give yourself permission to keep things simple. Sometimes, the small moments are the most special.
However you celebrate, The Parent Center wishes you a festive season ahead!
YOU'RE INVITED! MONTHLY DROP-IN ACTIVITY EVENT
Join us for our next monthly drop-in activity event on Thursday, November 19th from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Children and caregivers are invited to join us for Thanksgiving and autumn-themed arts & crafts, activities, music, food, and more! We look forward to seeing you. The event is drop-in style, no RSVP needed. We look forward to seeing you there.
✨ NOVEMBER 2026 PARENT CENTER WORKSHOPS ✨
Every month, the Parent Center hosts one-time workshops covering a variety of parenting topics. These workshops are super convenient as they're held online via Zoom and are led by our awesome team of licensed social workers and mental health staff. Keep scrolling to check out this month's workshops and sign up. And guess what? They're FREE and open to everyone! See you there!
NOTE: Workshops are held online via ZOOM. Participants need to access the ZOOM App on their phone, computer, or other device to participate. For more information about how to download and use Zoom, click here. Workshops require pre-registration. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting. Participants requesting a Parenting Workshop Certificate will need to arrive no later than 15 minutes after the start of the workshop. For more information please call 212.471.2400 x1831 or email ParentCenter@HenryStreet.org
Burn Out, Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Trauma for Parents: Learn the signs of burnout, compassion fatigue and secondary trauma, ways to practice self-care and how to seek help. Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LCSW
When: Friday, November 6th at 11:00 AM
How to Talk to Children About Domestic Violence: This workshop will discuss ways to effectively talk with your children about domestic violence and what you can do as a parent to support you and your child’s relationship.
Facilitator: Shannon Ganley, MHC-LP
When: Tuesday, November 10th at 1:00 PM
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk: Learn effective tools to actively listen to, engage cooperation from, and provide positive reinforcement for your child.
Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LCSW
When: Friday, November 13th at 11:00 AM
Evaluations, IEPs, and Resolving Concerns: This workshop will present information related to special education evaluations and IEPs. Parents will also learn more about their options if they have concerns or disagreements with the findings or outcomes.
Facilitator: Shannon Ganley, MHC-LP
When: Tuesday, November 17th at 1:00 PM
Effective Discipline Techniques: This workshop will guide you through how to increase good behavior and decrease undesirable behaviors.
Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LCSW
When: Wednesday, November 18th at 1:00 PM
Help with Homework: Engaging Cooperation from Children: Learn techniques to help encourage your child to complete assigned homework and continue learning throughout the school year.
Facilitator: Shannon Ganley, MHC-LP
When: Tuesday, November 24th at 1:00PM
Understanding Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships: Reviews characteristics of healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships and how to talk with your child about relationships.
Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LCSW
When: Wednesday, November 25th at 1:00 PM
Come join us every Wednesday for a drop-in structured activity and socialization group designed for parents and toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. Bring your little one and participate in circle time, arts and crafts, songs, and more alongside other parents and children. It's a fantastic opportunity to bond and be part of our Parent Center community!
The group meets onsite at the Parent Center, located on the third floor of the Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center at 269 Henry Street, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Annie Mudick, MA, LMSW, our Parent Center Social Worker, leads the sessions.
To register and/or if you have any questions, please email ParentCenter@HenryStreet.org or call Annie at 646.629.9668. We can't wait to see you there!
Don't Forget to Get Your Flu Shot
Flu shots are available for people ages six months and older. With the weather getting colder, it is officially flu season. Protect yourself and your family from getting sick by getting your flu shots and COVID booster shots.
Where to get the flu shot:
- You can get the flu shot at CVS or Walgreens for free with most insurance plans, including Medicare Part B
- Check out your local urgent care and see if they are offering free or low-cost flu shots
- Some schools and universities will offer flu shot clinics
- While most of us don't like needles or getting shots, they are an important part of keeping yourself, your family, and your community healthy and safe this fall. Don't be scared!
Henry Street Settlement
Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center/Parent Center Team
Ashley Young, MSW, LCSW - Program Director
Annie Mudick, MA, LCSW - Parent Center Social Worker
Shannon Ganley, MHC-LP - Parent Center Mental Health Counselor
Contact us!
The Parent Center
269 Henry Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10002
212.471.2400 x1831
ParentCenter@HenryStreet.org
henrystreet.org/parentcenter
The Parent Center is a part of the Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center, where Lower East Side Community members come to get all the help they need to access critical benefits and services that keep them nourished, housed, healthy, and able to lead stable lives. Our services include benefits screenings/case management, crisis intervention and short-term counseling, referrals for outpatient mental health services, employment, legal/financial counseling, enrollment in affordable health insurance, and more. Call 212.471.2400 for more information.
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