Families First Offers Health Programs in August

Tuesday, Aug. 4

Active Parenting: What’s your parenting style? Do you know how to win cooperation, teach values and responsibility and reduce power struggles? Come learn some of the most effective parenting techniques and find the ones that will work for your family. For parents of children of all ages (infants through teens). With Parkie Boley and Bob Pavlik, M.Ed. Tuesdays, August 4-25, 6-7:30 p.m., at Families First, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth. Free; includes free child care. Advance signup required: 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm.

Tuesday, Aug. 11

Active Parenting: What’s your parenting style? Do you know how to win cooperation, teach values and responsibility and reduce power struggles? Come learn some of the most effective parenting techniques and find the ones that will work for your family. For parents of children of all ages (infants through teens). With Parkie Boley and Bob Pavlik, M.Ed. Tuesdays, August 4-25, 6-7:30 p.m., at Families First, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth. Free; includes free child care. Advance signup required: 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm.

Thursday, Aug. 13

Healthy Oral Hygiene Habits for You and Your Children: Families First hygienist and health educator Cindy Bishop, RDH, will give age-appropriate tips to help kids understand and adopt healthier dental habits that will serve them for a lifetime. Thursday, August 13, 9:30-11 a.m., at Families First, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth. Free; includes free child care. Advance signup required: 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Active Parenting: What’s your parenting style? Do you know how to win cooperation, teach values and responsibility and reduce power struggles? Come learn some of the most effective parenting techniques and find the ones that will work for your family. For parents of children of all ages (infants through teens). With Parkie Boley and Bob Pavlik, M.Ed. Tuesdays, August 4-25, 6-7:30 p.m., at Families First, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth. Free; includes free child care. Advance signup required: 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm.

Tuesday, Aug. 25

Active Parenting: What’s your parenting style? Do you know how to win cooperation, teach values and responsibility and reduce power struggles? Come learn some of the most effective parenting techniques and find the ones that will work for your family. For parents of children of all ages (infants through teens). With Parkie Boley and Bob Pavlik, M.Ed. Tuesdays, August 4-25, 6-7:30 p.m., at Families First, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth. Free; includes free child care. Advance signup required: 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm.

Thursday Aug. 27

Does Your Child’s IEP Still Fit? Before the school year gets started, take a look at your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) to make sure it’s still on target. Your children may have had developmental or other changes over the summer that the school should know about. Georgie Clark will field questions and offer advice about how to get your child’s school year off to a good start. Thursday, August 27, 9:30-11 a.m., at Families First, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth. Free; includes free child care. Advance signup required: 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm.

Every Monday (No program Aug. 31 or Sept. 7)

Family Fun Night: A fun, relaxing evening out for families who are experiencing stress. Includes a family dinner and family activities. Advance signup required. Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Families First, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth. Free. Advance signup required: 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm

Toddler Playtime: For toddlers, ages 1 to 2: Gym, circle time, songs, story, snack, fun activities and first friendships. For parents and other caregivers: New ideas for activities and parenting, a chance to connect with other parents. Facilitator: Parkie Boley. Mondays, 9:30-11 a.m. $5 per family. At Families First, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth. More info at 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm.

Every Tuesday (No program Sept. 1)

Babytime: An educational, playful and supportive group for babies up to 12 months and their parents or other caregivers; expecting parents also welcome. A developmental therapist from the Children’s Rehab Center of Portsmouth Regional Hospital comes to Babytime once a month to talk about infants’ motor, social/emotional, language and brain development. Free child care offered for older siblings (advance signup required). Facilitator: Parkie Boley. Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. At Families First, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth. More info at 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm.

Every Tuesday (No program Sept. 1)

Mother-To-Mother Postpartum Group: Offering support for mothers during their baby’s first year, when postpartum depression and anxiety are common. Come be with other mothers who know what it’s like. Led by women trained in birth and postpartum care. EveryTuesday, 9-10 a.m. at Families First, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth. Free; includes free child care. Advance signup required: 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm.

Every Wednesday (No program Sept. 2)

Terrific Twos Playtime: For children ages 2 to 3: Gym, circle time, songs, story, snack, fun activities and friendships. For parents and other caregivers: New ideas for activities and parenting, a chance to connect with other parents. Facilitator: Parkie Boley. Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. at Families First, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth. More info at 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm. $5 per family.

Every Thursday (No program Sept. 3)

Exeter Family Morning Out: Exeter Family Morning Out is for children ages birth to six, with parents or other caregivers. Children will explore age-appropriate crafts and other activities, have positive play with peers and adults, and enjoy songs, stories and snack. Facilitator: Patricia Keck. Held at the Exeter Recreation Center, Court Street, Exeter. Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m., Free. More info at 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm.

Every Friday (No program Sept. 4)

Preschool Playtime: Join children ages 3 to 5 and parents or other caregivers for circle time, gym, free play, snack and story. Facilitator: Parkie Boley. Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m. at Families First, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth. More info at 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm. $5 per family.

1st and 3rd Thursdays Each Month

Parent Recharge: Kick back, get involved in relaxing activities, and recharge your parenting battery. Child care and refreshments included. Facilitator: Bob Pavlik. Free. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month, 9:30-11 a.m. at Families First, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth. Free; includes free child care. Advance signup required: 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm.