Archive for February 2019
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Esther and Esau, two of the miniature donkeys introduced in our Donkeys-For-Good blog series, would like to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day! Huge thanks to Denise Pressman of Fleeting Moments Photography for capturing this special moment with Esther and Esau.
Read MoreJazz in the Schools comes to Latham
As part of a visiting artist series through Cape Conservatory, “Jazz in the Schools” delighted students and staff at Latham Centers at the end of January. At the special music presentation, Latham welcomed three professional jazz musicians from Cape Cod for an interactive music session with the students. Highlights included explanation of jazz terms,…
Read MoreChildren’s Program “Winter Wonders” highlights
In this two-part blog series, we’re highlighting some of the recent Children’s Services musical endeavors and grant funders who support Latham’s music programming. The Winter Wonders Holiday Concert presented by our students on December 21st kicked off a wonderful holiday vacation week. Under the direction of Instructor of Performing Arts Sarah jane Mason, the students…
Read MorePatriots spirit lingers on campus
At Latham School, we’re still celebrating last week’s Patriots win. Nothing compares to the exuberant team spirit shared throughout our Children’s Program. Thanks to Kara McDowell for these terrific photos!
Read MoreTip of the Week: Change the narrative
When your child is experiencing a challenging time either in school or at home, it can be difficult to create joy in their lives. During times of crisis we tend to focus on everything that is wrong with the situation, causing very low self-esteem and shame for your child and making it almost impossible to…
Read MoreDonkeys-For-Good: Meet Curley
To raise awareness about Latham Centers’ Asinotherapy Program, we’ve launched this entertaining and informative blog series featuring our six miniature donkeys: Esther, Esau, Moonbeam, Curley, Angus, and Jake. Be sure to check in regularly to learn about the donkeys and the important role they play at Latham Centers. If you’re fond of sand dunes and…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Implementing a menu change
Last week, we posted a blog about Latham’s change in menu based on the Mediterranean style diet. Since our new menu was implemented, we have seen many positive outcomes for our residents and their families. (Note: you should always consult with a physician before making dietary changes.) Throughout our PWS community, one of the questions…
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