Family Focus
Programs & Ideas | October 2021
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Join us on Tuesday nights on Zoom to connect, learn and get inspired as we build our parenting toolboxes, explore new ideas, and learn to bring more peace and calm into our lives.
Bring your questions and ideas.
These virtual programs are free and open to all parents and grandparents of children of any age.
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Tools for Managing Challenging Behaviors
Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 6:30-7:45 pm
Get in the Groove Parent Cafe
Tuesday, Oct. 19th from 6-7:30 pm
We are now settling into our fall routines with our kids. How is it going? Are you in the groove? What are the challenges you are facing? You are not alone! Talk with other parents and learn new strategies from Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka.
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Co-parenting and Communication: Strategies for Success
Oct. 26 thru Nov. 9
Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm
Whether you live with your parenting partner or you have separate households, it is important to work as a team to support your children. This three-week series will offer strategies for effective communication and improving your ability to talk about the tough stuff.
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Play is the "Work" of Childhood |
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At Family Morning Out we create a happy space for the important job of PLAY in our children's lives. |
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With young children, the best way to support their learning is to play together. When you watch your children play and you listen to them, show interest in what they are doing, and ask lots of questions you are helping them make sense of the world, and you're supporting their growing confidence, problem-solving, creativity and social skills. Join us to play together:
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Portsmouth on Mondays thru Oct. 15, 10-11 am, at the Community Campus, 100 Campus Dr.
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Exeter on Thursdays, 9:30-11 am, at the Parks & Rec building, 32 Court St.
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Somersworth on Fridays, 9:30-11 am, at Idlehurst School, 46 Stackpole Rd.
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Epping on Fridays,9:30-11 am, in the SAU building, 213 Main St.
Free. In-person. No signup necessary.
For parents, grandparents and caregivers with children ages 0-5.
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Family Supports for Recovery is a new private Facebook group for family members with a loved one in recovery. SOS Recovery Community is offering this group to provide a safe place to ask questions, share ideas, learn about resources and get support.
If you have any questions or want more information, please contact SOS today. |
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Wednesdays, Oct. 13 – Nov. 17
9:30 – 11 a.m.
Idlehurst School, Somersworth
Join us to recharge your parenting batteries! Parents will meet to discuss the ups and downs of parenting and explore ideas about what it means to create a “strong” family. The children will spend the morning socializing and playing in the playroom with our child-care staff.
No cost. Free child care included. Signup required.
Open to all parents and grandparents with children ages 0-5.
Participants will need to show proof of Covid vaccination.
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Our communities offer many different programs to support children and families, but sometimes it is hard to make sense of it all, and to find the right resource to meet your family's needs. This is where our Home Visitors can help.
Call us to learn more about this free, confidential program to strengthen your family and help you and your children thrive. Individual meetings take place at our locations in Portsmouth and Somersworth, or virtually. Call (603) 422-8209.
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Literacy Tip of the Month: The ABCs for Raising a Reader
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Ask your child questions about the story you're reading. This helps them make sense of what they are hearing and connect it to their own lives, which builds "reading comprehension."
Book family time to read with your children every day. Build it into your daily routine. It will make a difference. Time spent reading at home is shown to promote later reading success in school!
Create a special reading place in your home, with your child's favorite books within reach. Set the tone that reading is a source of pleasure. Let your kids see you read for fun too!
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