Mission

... to be a catalyst for collaborative efforts to create, sponsor, and endorse educational and social programs designed to help children thrive.

The Community Coalition for Children began in the fall of 1996, to serve the needs of families throughout the region. Our unique collaboration of public, independent and alternative schools, institutions, and community service organizations sponsors dynamic and informative presentations and Teen Summits with practical solutions for living and working with children.

The major vehicle for our efforts is an annual two-day presentation and workshop combination hosted at The Garde Arts Center and Connecticut College. Participants have given us extremely positive feedback regarding our efforts to meet our goals.

2011 Brings CCC's 15 Annual Event!!

Save the Date: Monday October 24th & Tuesday October 25th

15th Annual Event Flyer 

Joel Goodman, Ed.D., Humorist

A capacity crowd of 400 filled the Crozier-Williams Center

Dr. Goodman, the author of Laffirmations, is the founder and director of The HUMOR Project, Inc. in Saratoga Springs, NY.

His presentation at The Garde Theater, Someday We'll Laugh About This...Humor in parenting, teaching & life, will reverberate with all parents and educators who have uttered this famous phrase in a moment (or many moments) of exasperation.  It reminds us that while we think that our experiences are unique, we share a common bond with all who have nurtured children through their ages and stages, including our own parents!

This FUNomenal session takes humor seriously as a vital life skill— for both adults and children. Dr. Goodman will leave you L.O.L.— both Laughing Out Loud and with a Legacy of Laughter that you can leave your children and students.  This engaging, entertaining, and educational program offers workable wit and wisdom to help you: 
(1)Use the brilliant Steve Allen Principle so you can see the lighter side of otherwise serious reality; (2)Understand how humor can enrich your life (potent personal, interpersonal, and professional payoffs); 
(3)Nurture your own sense of humor to increase your R.Q. (Resilience Quotient).  This fast-paced, learning-filled, laughter-fueled session will provide insight on how to survive AND thrive in tough times by tapping the positive power of humor.                

Dr. Goodman's work with The HUMOR Project has focused on the nature, nurture, and constructive applications of humor and creativity in everyday life and work.  His presentations, publications, and media appearances have touched and tickled the lives of millions of people throughout the world.  His annual international conferences have featured keynote speakers such as Steve Allen, Sid Caesar, Victor Borge, Jay Leno, the Smothers Brothers, Lucie Arnaz, Carol Channing, and Dr. Bernie Siegel.

Visit his website for more insights:

Joelwww.humorproject.com

Goodman,

Ed. D.

A capacity crowd of 400 filled the

Crozier-Williams Center

Dr. Goodman, the author of Laffirmations, is the founder and director of The HUMOR Project, Inc. in Saratoga Springs, NY.

His presentation at The Garde Theater, Someday We’ll Laugh About This...Humor in parenting, teaching & life, will reverberate with all parents and educators who have uttered this famous phrase in a moment (or many moments) of exasperation. It reminds us that while we think that our experiences are unique, we share a common bond with all who have nurtured children through their ages and stages, including our own parents! 

His use of verbal puns is infectious. He calls humor “the jest medicine” and talks about “smileage.”

Be prepared to have an evening that will have you laughing and crying at the same time. When the founders of the CCC first got together around a kitchen table 15 years ago, they were wishing for a wise neighbor like Adele Faber, who became our first speaker. You will leave wishing that Joel Goodman not only lived next door, but is related to you – after all, he knows all of your secrets.  Fortunately, the CCC will be able to keep his wisdom alive through community access television replays of his presentation, so you can share him with your friends and family who have to miss him “live.”

Dr. Goodman’s work with The HUMOR Project has focused on the nature, nurture,

applications of humor and creativity in everyday life and work. His presentations, publications, and media appearances have touched and tickled the lives of millions of people throughout the world. His annual international conferences have featured keynote speakers such as Jay Leno, Victor Borge, Steve Allen, Sid Caesar, the Smothers Brothers, Mark Russell, and Dr. Bernie Siegel.

Visit his website for more insights:

www.humorproject.com

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