Tre Maison Dasan is an intimate portrait of three boys growing up, each with a parent in prison. Directly told through the child's perspective, the film is an exploration of relationships, separation, masculinity, and coming of age in America when a parent is behind bars. Free childcare and refreshments provided.  Contact SCPHN@GoodwinCH.org for more information … Continue reading "Tre Maison Dasan – Film Screening and Panel"

Held each Friday morning at Goodwin Community Health on the second floor, this group is for children ages birth to six, with their parents or other caregivers. Children explore age-appropriate crafts and other activities, have positive play with peers and adults, and enjoy songs, snacks and story time. Facilitated by Kristin and Johanna. Advance signup … Continue reading "Somersworth Family Morning Out"

Monday is Family Fun Night! Enjoy a family-style dinner and family-friendly activities, without the stress of making it happen at home! A fun, relaxing evening out for families with children from infants through teens. Join us on the first Monday of every month. Free! Please sign up in advance. Sign Up: https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/event/family-fun-night/all/

Keeping the parent-child relationship strong can be complicated during the tricky tween/teen years when our kids are doing exciting new things, but also pushing boundaries and making impulsive decsions. This session will focus on effective tools for communicating with your tween or teen about risky behaviors without either of you losing your cool. With Parkie … Continue reading "4 Steps to Better Communication"

Are you a grandparent or a relative caring for children? If so, you are not alone. It is estimated that more than 13,000 grandparents in NH are raising grandchildren, and many feel they have no one to turn to for day to day support or helpful information. This monthly group (2nd Monday of each month) … Continue reading "Relative Caregiver Recharge"

Keeping the parent-child relationship strong can be complicated during the tricky tween/teen years when our kids are doing exciting new things, but also pushing boundaries and making impulsive decisions. This session will focus on effective tools for communicating with your tween or teen about risky behaviors without either of you losing your cool. With Parkie … Continue reading "Communicating Without Arguing"

Strafford County Public Health, in conjunction with the Dover, Falls, and Rochester Chambers of Commerce, will host an information session about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. at the Somersworth Middle School. All local businesses are invited to attend. The session will provide factual information about the virus and what it could … Continue reading "Coronavirus Business Information Session"

Strong emotions can confuse and overwhelm our children, and result in inappropriate behavors, relationship problems and difficulties in school. One of the most important roles of parenting is to be an “emotion coach” and help kids manage their feelings. This two part series will include tools and activites to help kids understand their emotions and … Continue reading "Being Your Child’s Emotional Coach"

Please view NH Public Health Association's Live Webinar: Focus on Food Insecurity in the Granite State The link to the webinar can be found here: https://zoom.us/j/199578565 Due to the recommendations surrounding mitigating the risk of COVID19 and as leaders in public health, SCPHN has cancelled this event and will look to reschedule when it has … Continue reading "Focus on Food Insecurity in the Granite State"