Tip of the week: Vote!

No matter how hard you try, there is no escaping the election coverage this year. Regardless of who you are voting for, here are some basics on talking with your kids about the upcoming election: Be respectful. This is a perfect time to teach your kids about respect even for people that you do not like.…

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Latham offers a Virtual Class based on community need

When our worlds changed in early 2020 and “virtual” become the new normal, we anticipated that many of the children with Prader-Willi syndrome who live at home would be more isolated than ever. To help meet the needs of our larger PWS community, Latham Centers created a virtual Storytime and a virtual Social Hour. Starting…

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Reminder: Social Hour for adults with PWS – this Thursday at 5

Our upcoming Virtual Social Hour for adults with Prader-Willi syndrome happens this Thursday, October 29th, from 5—6 p.m. (EST). It will be Latham Centers’ fourth social hour for adults 22 and older. Whether this is your first Social Hour or you are a seasoned attendee, join us and meet people all over the country who…

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Tip of the Week: Wearing a mask

Getting your kids used to the new normal can have a lot of challenges. We hear from families regularly about tips for helping their children comply with the mask mandates for in-person learning. Here are some things that can help: Let your child pick out their own mask. Having a mask with their favorite sports…

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“ICYMI” – Anne’s message of gratitude to our staff and our community

“In Case You Missed It” (ICYMI):  If you’re not a Cape Cod radio station listener, you might have missed an inspiring message from our President and CEO Anne McManus. In the 60-second spot, Anne expresses her thanks to our Latham Centers staff and honors our organization’s 50 years of mission-driven work:  “I’m Anne McManus, President and CEO…

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Sharing Latham students’ collaborative poetry, “The Beach”

A poem entitled “The Beach” – created by some of our Latham students – is featured in a new Latham Centers publication written for the Prader-Willi syndrome community.  The poem (and the book) are beautiful works of collaboration!  In the poem, students capture the sounds, feels, tastes, smells, and sights of the beach, and how…

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Tip of the Week: FPWR conference resources

I presented at the first virtual Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) conference on October 13th. This year’s conference had been planned to be held in Chicago but went virtual due to Covid-19. Over 900 attendees joined to hear from physicians, clinicians, and research programs to gain a better understanding of what’s new in the world…

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For our PWS Community: October Virtual Social Hours Announced

  To our Prader-Willi syndrome community, we invite you to mark your calendars for Latham’s upcoming Social Hours – one for students and one for adults – which will include fun dancing, sing-a-longs, and Halloween-costume sharing for those who’d like to participate.    Director of National Outreach Katrina Fryklund noted, “In our recent Social Hour Talent…

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The Latham School Store is open for students – with fantastic donated items!

Director of Education Meghan Foley and her talented staff have created a new Latham School Store where students can spend their hard-earned “Scholar Dollars.” Students earn Scholar Dollars by participating in their classes and engaging in extracurricular activities. The store has an exciting new location on campus, and it’s filled with a wonderful inventory of…

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