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Located at Marine and Family Services (Bldg-90) * Call 449-4866/4867 for information |
The New Parent Support Program provides education and support to parents, in order to assist them in coping with stress isolation, pre and post deployment, and the everyday demands of parenthood. Programs are for military families who are pregnant or have children 5 years and under.
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- Baby Boot Camp: This two-day educational hands-on experience focuses on children birth to 1 year. During the class moms and dads will learn about the challenges of parenthood, balancing work and home life, how to soothe a crying baby, discipline, safety issue, bonding, and nurturing. Recommended for expectant parents.
Baby Boot Camp is held on the 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of each month. Class meets from 0830 - 1530 on both days. The following dates are scheduled: Dec 14 & 15
Jan 18 & 19
Feb 15 & 16
Mar 21 & 22
Apr 17 & 18
May 16 & 17
Jun 20 & 21
Jul 18 & 19
Aug 15 & 16
Sep 18 & 19
Oct 17 & 18
Nov 14 & 15
Dec 19 & 20
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- Home Visits: Home visits are a way of providing parenting information and support in the privacy and convenience of one's own home. Home visitors are registered nurses and licensed clinical social workers who are professionally trained to provide this service to military families within a 50 mile radius. We also are here to assist single parents.
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- Parenting Class: A four-day class designed to discuss parenting styles and to educate parent(s) about the needs of
children at various stages. Recommended for parents of toddlers & preschoolers.
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- Playgroup: An interactive experience for parents and child(ren) ages birth through 5 years. Toys, crafts, stories, and songs are all part of the fun. At playgroup children develop social and emotional skills through play and shared activities with other children while enjoying the close support and encouragement of their parents. Parents, in addition to watching their children blossom, make social connection with other parents which facilitate friendships and mutual support within the military community.
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