Family Focus - March 2024

Family Focus

March 2024

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Upcoming Programs

Developmental Talk & Play

Communication is Key

Coming Up at the Family Center

Parenting Classes

Developmental Talk and Play
March 11 at 10 a.m., Families First, Portsmouth
Communication is Key
March 20 at 5:30 p.m., Virtual

Support Groups

Parents & Caregivers of Children with an Incarcerated Parent
March 25 at 7 p.m.

Family Morning Out Playgroups

Portsmouth
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., Families First
Babytime
Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Idlehurst School, Somersworth
Exeter
Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., Parks and Rec Building
Epping
Fridays at 9:30 a.m., SAU Building
Somersworth
Fridays at 9:30 a.m., Idlehurst School

All programs are free. For more about these programs, scroll down or see the Family Center calendar. Please be sure to check our Family Center calendar for cancellations before attending a program.

Family Center Calendar

Developmental Talk & Open Play

March 11, 10-11 a.m.

Families First, Portsmouth

Monthly on 2nd Mondays

Play, socialize, and learn. Join us for open play in our children's room.

Our March guest is Ellen Rislove, pediatric occupational therapist with Adaptive Pediatric Therapy. She is available to answer questions and give tips on positive behavior management and teaching self-help skills (putting on shoes, brushing hair/teeth, toilet training, and more!)

Developmental Talk & Play Details and Signup

Communication is Key

March 20, 5:30-7 p.m.

Virtual

Communication is Key is returning in March. Join us for this popular program!

Practical and concrete strategies
Improve communication among family members of all ages
Build effective communication skills for when challenging situations arise
Led by Gina Genest, M.Ed., owner of The Mindful Zone, LLC.

Communication is Key Details & Signup

Babytime

Ongoing | Weekly

Wednesdays 10-11:30 a.m.

A free weekly playgroup in Somersworth for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Babytime is a fun morning out while socializing your little ones and chatting with other adults.
Held in the Families First classroom at Idlehurst Elementary School.

Signup not required. Drop-in's welcome! Questions? Call our Family Center at (603) 422-8209.

Weekly Playgroups

Ongoing | Weekly

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9:30-11 a.m. (Location Varies)

Join us for a fun morning out at playgroup!

Weekly in Portsmouth, Somersworth, Epping and Exeter.
Our playgroups are free, no signup needed, everyone is welcome.
Family Morning Out is for children 0-5 years, with their caregivers. Expect crafts, snacks, songs, and social development opportunities for your little one(s).

Please check our website Family Center Calendar or our Parents Connect Facebook page before attending to check for any changes or cancellations.