The Coalition for Children

09/04/2026

We're so happy to be returning to West Falmouth Library on September 15th! Join Erin for a playful journey into mindfulness and emotional literacy with movement games, stories and songs. Free!

Mindful Movement & Play returns to the library!

Tuesday, September 15 at 1 p.m. Join Erin from The Coalition for Children on the lawn for a playful journey into mindfulness and emotional literacy with movement games, stories and songs. Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware of the moment — helping kids manage their feelings and behaviors, improving attention, social interactions and overall well-being. Suitable for children ages 2-6 (siblings welcome) with a caregiver. Registration required.

Sign up online: http://thecoalitionforchildren.org/specialevents

The Coalition for Children is an education and support program for caregivers with children from birth to age 6 funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Our programs are available at no cost to families thanks to the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant.

09/03/2026

Rain rain go away!! Sadly we will have to cancel today's meet-up of Little Naturalists. In the note below, Ms Alyssa shares today's planned theme and suggestions for at-home activities:

Today was going to be all about Bugs! We were going to explore with magnifiers and make bug homes. Kanopy (free with a Falmouth Public Library card) has some nice digital read alouds about insects. Also, Falmouth Public Library has lots of insect books to choose from -- they open at 10:00am today!

And don't forget, our online library of activities is always open! You'll find book lists, game and craft tutorials, interactive videos with our specialists, and more: https://www.thecoalitionforchildren.org/playathome.html

09/01/2026

*JUST ADDED!* Join Board Certified Music Therapist Amy Wyman for singing, dancing and musical toys to share with the residents of Laurentide Mashpee Commons.

Meets 1:30pm Mondays Sep 15 - Oct 12. Suitable for young children up to age 6 to attend with a caregiver, siblings welcome. Registration required (link in bio).

The Coalition for Children offers education and support programs for caregivers with children from birth to age 6 in partnership with MA Dept of Early Education and Care and Falmouth Public Schools

This program is made possible by support from

08/28/2026

“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” A potentially toxic cyanobacteria blooms have recently been detected in:

* Bourne Pond, Falmouth
* Ashumet Pond, Falmouth/Mashpee

Avoid contact, particularly incidental ingestion of pond water that can occur during swimming. CHILDREN AND DOGS ARE ESPECIALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO CYANOTOXINS THROUGH INGESTION. The town has been notified of the findings. If you have any questions, contact the local health department.

To view a Cyanobacteria Monitoring Map and sign up for alerts, visit https://apcc.org/our-work/science/community-science/cyanobacteria/

If you see a possible bloom in a pond, avoid it and notify your local board of health. Take a picture, note the location and date and send to [email protected]

08/28/2026

Attention Caregivers: Nara Organics has recalled their Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula due to 4 case of confirmed infant botulism. The formula was distributed nationally across retail stores, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026. Recalled products should no longer be available for sale. Recalled product has “Best By” dates ending in 2027. Consumers should check their homes for any remaining recalled product and discard it.

Based on information gathered in the current outbreak investigation, FDA determined that the Nara Organics infant formula lots linked to illnesses in this outbreak were made with milk supplied by Organic West Milk and spray dried by Dairy Farms of America. These are the same suppliers of organic whole milk and organic whole milk powder from the outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Powdered Infant Formula in November 2025.

The matching WGS results linking an infant who consumed Nara infant formula with the previous outbreak linked to ByHeart infant formula and the supply chain commonalities indicate that there is a common source of contamination between the two outbreaks. Currently there is not enough evidence to determine if milk was contaminated before drying or during the drying process, and FDA’s root cause investigation is ongoing.

Read more: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-powdered-infant-formula-june-2026

08/25/2026

"When in Doubt, Please Stay Out." Potentially toxic cyanobacteria blooms have recently been detected in:

* Ashumet Pond, Falmouth/Mashpee
* Mashpee Pond, Mashpee
* Wakeby Pond, Mashpee/Sandwich

Avoid contact, particularly incidental ingestion of pond water that can occur during swimming. CHILDREN AND DOGS ARE ESPECIALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO CYANOTOXINS THROUGH INGESTION. The town has been notified of the findings. If you have any questions, contact the local health department.

To view a Cyanobacteria Monitoring Map and sign up for alerts, visit https://apcc.org/our-work/science/community-science/cyanobacteria/

If you see a possible bloom in a pond, avoid it and notify your local board of health. Take a picture, note the location and date and send to [email protected]

08/25/2026

Our final Tidal Trekkers meets at 10:00 on Tuesday August 25th, rain or shine! This week’s theme is “Migration”

Our osprey and other birds will be starting to head south. How do they know where to go? We will tackle that question and a migration obstacle course. We will make a flying shorebird to take home. (Activities may change due to weather. )

Best for ages 3-7, siblings welcome. Free! No registration, just drop into the Visitor’s Center at 10am. Meets RAIN or SHINE!

No cost thanks to Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the grant from MA Dept of Early Education and Care through Falmouth Public Schools - Massachusetts

08/25/2026

Meets at 10:00 on Tuesday, rain or shine! The theme for our final week is “Migration”

Our osprey and other birds will be starting to head south. How do they know where to go? We will tackle that question and a migration obstacle course. We will make a flying shorebird to take home.

Programs are rain or shine. Activities may change due to weather.

Best for ages 3-7, siblings welcome. Free! No registration, just drop into the Visitor’s Center at 10am. Meets RAIN or SHINE!

No cost thanks to Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the grant from MA Dept of Early Education and Care through Falmouth Public Schools - Massachusetts

08/20/2026

Reminder: We will NOT be meeting for Creative Movement on the Green today 8/20 however you can still get outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of summer! Walk barefoot in the grass, look for lichen on branches and insects under fallen logs in your yard or at the park... feel the textures, listen to the sounds and enjoy the sunshine!

📖 Looking for something more structured? The Mashpee Public Library opens at 9:00 AM today. The main branch of the Falmouith Public Library opens at 10:00.

▶️ Staying in? Our online library of activities is always open! You'll find book lists, game and craft tutorials, interactive videos with our specialists, and more!