Families First October Schedule

THIS SECTION: BRAND NEW LISTINGS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

PARENTING TOGETHER: NAVIGATING THROUGH CONFLICT: Learn to strengthen your co-parenting relationships and develop communication skills to best support your children’s resilience and well being. Class is appropriate for parents in the same household, as well as separated or divorced parents. Attendance at all four sessions strongly encouraged. Led by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Carol Minotti, MS, of Harbor Point Individual and Family Therapy. Tuesdays, October 7-28, 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, OCTOBER 14

PARENTING TOGETHER: NAVIGATING THROUGH CONFLICT: Learn to strengthen your co-parenting relationships and develop communication skills to best support your children’s resilience and well being. Class is appropriate for parents in the same household, as well as separated or divorced parents. Attendance at all four sessions strongly encouraged. Led by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Carol Minotti, MS, of Harbor Point Individual and Family Therapy. Tuesdays, October 7-28, 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, OCTOBER 9

ANGER HELP FOR EVERYDAY PARENTING: No matter how much you love your children, it’s natural to feel stress, frustration or anger when children are constantly in your personal space, thwarting your personal agenda and activating your personal triggers. But you can’t get results with kids if you can’t handle your emotions. You can learn strategies to handle these emotions, then choose how to respond to challenges. Each class will include strategies that you can use at home. Many parents, like you, have found solutions in these classes! Thursdays, October 9, 23 and 30, 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. Oct. 9 class focuses on “Your triggers/your physiology: Recognizing your personal warning signals,” with Bob Pavlik, M.Ed.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15

AUTISM SPECTRUM TOOLBOX: This presentation and Q&A for parents of children on the Autism Spectrum will provide tips and techniques using evidence-based practices that aim to improve behavior, emotional functioning and social interactions. Learn about the Incredible 5- Point Scale, how picture schedules can help, and the value of social stories. Bring questions and examples of daily challenges, which may be used to model how to use techniques. Taught by Dr. Erin Neely, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist with a pediatric psychology practice in Greenland. www.drerinneely.com Wednesday, October 15, 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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

ANGER HELP FOR EVERYDAY PARENTING: No matter how much you love your children, it’s natural to feel stress, frustration or anger when children are constantly in your personal space, thwarting your personal agenda and activating your personal triggers. But you can’t get results with kids if you can’t handle your emotions. You can learn strategies to handle these emotions, then choose how to respond to challenges. Each class will include strategies you can use at home. Many parents, like you, have found solutions in these classes! Thursdays, October 23 and 30, 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. Second in three-part series, this class focuses on “Changing unhealthy reactions to healthier responses, and reducing stress,” with Jill Capobianco, ARNP.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30

ANGER HELP FOR EVERYDAY PARENTING: No matter how much you love your children, it’s natural to feel stress, frustration or anger when children are constantly in your personal space, thwarting your personal agenda and activating your personal triggers. But you can’t get results with kids if you can’t handle your emotions. You can learn strategies to handle these emotions, then choose how to respond to challenges. Many parents, like you, have found solutions in these classes! Thursday, October 30, 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. Third in three-part series, this class focuses on “What happens in the brain when we get angry, and how our thoughts and behaviors affect our emotions,” with Pete Fifield, MS, LCMHC, MLADC.

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THIS SECTION: ONE-TIME LISTINGS SENT PREVIOUSLY. THESE MAY BE IN YOUR SYSTEM ALREADY

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

MORE 1-2-3 MAGIC: Parents of two-year-olds to teens will leave this program with strategies proven to get kids to start good behaviors. Challenges such as getting kids to go to bed, get up and out on time in the morning, clean up, behave well at meals, and do their homework will become easier. The program includes video, lecture and demonstrations, discussion and practical activities. You don’t have to have taken the original 1-2-3 Magic program to get a lot of out this one. Facilitator: Bob Pavlik, MEd. Thursday, September 25, 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, SEPTEMBER 30

STRESS AND CHILDREN: HOW PARENTS CAN HELP: A significant number of youth report feeling ‘stressed out.’ Such feelings can negatively impact children’s academic functioning and social and family relationships. Dr. Laura Rubin, a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist, will discuss how stress impacts children and practical ways to reduce stress, with a focus on learning to identify signs of stress in children, strategies for helping decrease children’s stress, and understanding how parent stress contributes to child stress. Dr. Rubin is with the Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center, LLC.www.portsmouthneuro.com. Tuesday, September 30, 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

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THIS SECTION: RECURRING LISTINGS SENT PREVIOUSLY. THESE MAY BE IN YOUR SYSTEM ALREADY. NOTE CHANGES IN TWO LISTINGS, IN RED.

EVERY MONDAY

TODDLER PLAYTIME: For toddlers, ages 1 to 2: Gym, circle time, songs, story, snack, fun activities and first friendships. For parents: New ideas for activities and parenting, a chance to connect with other parents. Facilitator: Parkie Boley. Mondays, 9:30 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 MONDAY No program October 13th
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

EVERY TUESDAY

BABYTIME: An educational, playful and supportive group for babies up to 12 months and their parents; expecting parents also welcome. A developmental therapist from Portsmouth Regional Hospital’s Children’s Rehab Center 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 a.m. Free. At Families First, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth. More info at 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

TERRIFIC TWOs PLAYTIME: For children ages 2 to 3: Gym, circle time, songs, story, snack, fun activities and friendships. For parents: New ideas for activities and parenting, a chance to connect with other parents. Facilitator: Parkie Boley. Wednesdays, 9:30 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 and 5th 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, M.Ed. Free. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month, 9:30 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 THURSDAY

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

EPPING FAMILY MORNING OUT: Epping 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 SAU 14 Building (213 Main St., Epping). Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. More info at 422-8208 ext. 2 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org/programs.cfm.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

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