Parenting Classes, Support Groups, & Family Programs | Mar/Apr 2023 |
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Wednesdays March 15, April 19, and May 17,
6-7:30p.m., Online
- Practical and concrete strategies
- Improve communication among family members of all ages
- Build effective communication skills for when challenging situations arise
- Three-part series, join us for one or all!
- Led by Gina Genest, M.Ed., owner of The Mindful Zone, LLC.
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Introduction to Potty Training |
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March 27, 9:30-11 a.m.
Families First, Portsmouth
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- No-stress techniques
- Proven strategies
- Information and Q&A
- Free child care during the program
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| New Support Group | The Families We Make, Coffee and Company |
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Are you a grandparent, family member, or kinship caregiver who is raising children? Join Ellen Michniewicz for this exciting new group!
- Free coffee and snacks
- Celebrate successes and share challenges
- Friendly and welcoming
- Learn about resources and connect with others
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
2nd Tuesday meets at Idlehurst Elementary in Somersworth, 4th Tuesday is online.
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Making Space: Introduction to Mindfulness |
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Mondays, April 10 - May 15
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Families First, Portsmouth
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- 6-week series
- Nurture your mind, body, and heart
- Enhance your relationships
- Increase joy and well-being
- Learn strategies and practices to calm and focus your mind
- Reduce your symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression
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Taught by Kathleen Macleod, mindfulness meditation teacher
- Free child care during the program
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Shopping on a Budget: With Cooking Matters |
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April 13, 9:30-11 a.m.
Families First, Portsmouth
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Take a stroll through our pop-up grocery store at Families First, where we will discuss
- Healthy choices in each aisle
- Benefits of each food group
- How to read nutrition facts labels
- How to use unit prices to make the most of your food dollars
- How to save money at the grocery store
Free child care provided during this program and all participants will go home with a $10 Hannaford gift card.
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Family Morning Out Playgroups |
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Join us:
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Portsmouth on Wednesdays, 9:30-11a.m., Families First, 8 Greenleaf Woods Dr.
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Exeter on Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m., at the Parks & Rec building, 32 Court St.
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Somersworth on Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m., at Idlehurst School, 46 Stackpole Rd.
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Epping on Fridays,9:30-11 a.m., in the SAU building, 213 Main St.
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Coming in April... Babytime! A playgroup for babies 0-12 months.
Free. In-person. No signup necessary.
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February Family Morning Out Fun! |
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Daily Affirmations for your Child |
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I Love My Body, a song by Mother Moon |
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- I am important and special.
- Mistakes and challenges help me learn and grow.
- I am confident and brave.
- My voice matters.
- I can do anything.
- I can take deep breaths.
- My best is enough.
- I believe in spreading joy.
- My problems have solutions.
- I can be myself.
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"Be proud of your child, accept him as he is and do not heed the words and stares of those who know no better. This child has a meaning for you and for all children. You will find a joy you cannot now suspect in fulfilling his life for and with him."
-Pearl S. Buck
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Families First is looking for volunteers to help with child care during morning parent education programs.
For more information click here or call Lisa at (603) 422-8208 x3311 |
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| New Playgroup | Babytime |
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- Make connections
- Encourage social development for your baby
- Talk about challenges and celebrate successes
- Meet other parents and caregivers
- More information to come!
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What's Happening Around Town? |
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Sonatina Center
- Art Therapy Groups
- Music Therapy Groups
- Creative Arts Enrichment
- Groove & Grow Music
- Baby Grooves
- Makin' A Mess With Me
- Makin' A Mess On My Own
- Adult Open Art Studio
- Scholarships available!
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