We are so fortunate to have Families First, a fabulous parenting education resource, so close to us in Portsmouth, NH. I am surprised, however, by how few families actually access their services and go to their workshops. Please take a moment to go to their website, check out their calendar for upcoming
events, sign up to get updates via email
http://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/enewsletter.html, and then choose a date, bring the kids and GO! You won't be sorry.
Here is their most recent newsletter
Family Focus
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Top 5 Reasons to Take a Parenting Class (read)
- Parenting Tip: Communicating with Kids (read)
- Try This: Wind Sticks or Wind Rings (read)
- Useful Link: Guide to best websites for parenting info (read)
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 5 Reasons to Take a Parenting Class
The top 5 reasons to attend parenting classes at Families First (besides the air conditioning):
5 It's never too early or too late to become a better parent.
4 Free child care is included, plus dinner for kids during evening classes.
3 Experts can help troubleshoot and suggest resources for all sorts of parenting challenges - again, FREE!
2 Taking the time now will help you enjoy your kids later.
1 Connect with parents facing similar challenges. You're not alone in this!
Upcoming classes -- view and register!
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Parenting Tip of the Month
Communicating with Kids
 Get children's attention before talking to them. Get down to their level and make eye contact.- Be polite. Speak the way you would want to be spoken to -- the way you would speak to a friend.
- Use "door opening" comments or questions to encourage children to express their thoughts and feelings.
- Guide your child by presenting a plan of action to help him or her problem-solve.
- Attack the problem rather than the child.
- Make requests and expectations clear.
- Recognize, encourage and appreciate the efforts of your child.
Click for more ideas and details (Thanks to Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service)
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Try This
Wind Sticks or Wind Rings
Use an open ring (it could be a binder hoop or a Mason jar lid), or a dowel or stick from the woods. Attach brightly colored ribbons and enjoy while running or dancing or swinging in the breeze!
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Useful Link
Best Websites for Parenting Info
Some of what you find when you search for parenting info online is not consistent with child-development research. The Child & Family WebGuide from Tufts University selects parent-friendly sites that have the highest-quality child development research. Covers many topics under the categories of Parenting, Education, Child Development, Health and Medical.
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SUMMER 2013
Parent & Family Programs
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