Family Focus
February 2023
Parenting Classes, Support Groups, & Family Programs | Winter 2023
Parenting Classes
  • Gender 101 | Online and at Families First, Portsmouth | Feb 9, 5:30 p.m. *Free Child Care
  • Child and Adolescent Bullying Workshop | Online and at Goodwin, Somersworth | Feb 28, 5:30 p.m.
  • Communication is Key | Online | Wed Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, 6 p.m.
  • Intro to Mindfulness | Families First, Portsmouth | Mondays, April 10 thru May 15, 9:30a.m. *Free Child Care

Support Groups
  • Parents & Caregivers of Children with an Incarcerated Parent | Online | last Mondays @ 7 p.m.
  • Grandparents Connect | 2nd Tuesday at Idlehurst School, Somersworth, 4th Tuesday online @ 9:30 a.m.
Family Morning Out Playgroups
  • Somersworth, Portsmouth, Exeter, and Epping
Gender 101
Feb 9 | Online and In Person at Families First, Portsmouth | 5:30-7p.m. | Free Childcare

  • 1.6 million people ages 13+ identify as transgender in the United States.
  • Help transgender and gender non-conforming loved ones feel safe and affirmed.
  • Introduction to inclusive language.
  • Join us in person or virtually!
Child and Adolescent Bullying Workshop
Feb 28 | Online and In Person at Goodwin, Somersworth | 5:30-7p.m.

  • How can you help your child? What signs can you look out for? Join us as we talk about bullying and what you can do to help.
  • Ashley Keough, speaker and clinical psychotherapist will provide information and tools to help start the conversation about bullying.
  • Join us in person or virtually!
Look What Fun We're Having at Family Morning Out!

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Family Morning Out Playgroup Schedule
Join us:

Portsmouth on Wednesdays, 9:30-11a.m.
Families First, 8 Greenleaf Woods Drive

Exeter on Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m.
Parks & Rec building, 32 Court St.

Somersworth on Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m.
Idlehurst School, 46 Stackpole Rd.

Epping on Fridays,9:30-11 a.m.
SAU building, 213 Main St.

Free. No signup necessary.


Five Mindfulness Questions To Ask Yourself Today
  1. What am I grateful for?
  2. What is my intention for today?
  3. What makes me happy?
  4. How can I show compassion for myself?
  5. How can I show compassion for others?

Learn more about mindfulness with Intro to Mindfulness at Families First
February Quote
"Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be." -Rita F. Pierson

Who is your champion?
Communication is Key
February 9 | 5:30-7p.m. | Online

Learn effective communication strategies for everyday conversations with our children, co-parents, partners, family members, and others
What's Happening Around Town?
Rumpus Room
  • Music, bouncy balls, tunnels, and toys!
  • Ages 5 and under (with caregiver)
  • Tuesdays & Fridays 11-1p.m.
  • $7/ drop in rate (or $70 for 12 drop ins)
  • Barrington Rec | 105 Ramsdell Lane
Bilingual Boogie
  • Wiggle and dance to music in English and Spanish
  • Spanish language exposure through songs, phrases, and movement
  • Walking to age 6 (with caregiver)
  • Fridays Mar 3 - Apr 7 10:15-10:45a.m.
  • $45 resident/ $60 non-resident
  • Barrington Rec | 105 Ramsdell Lane
Seacoast Kids Calendar
Seacoast Kids Calendar is a one stop site to see everything happening for families around the seacoast. Visit the website to see classes, programs, events, and more!