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"

"Many youngsters who are considered 'underachievers' have a constellation of challenges that fall under the category of executive skills," says Dr. Peg Dawson, co-author of the books Smart but Scattered and Smart but Scattered Teens. As Dr. Dawson explains, "Executive skills refer to the processes required to plan and organize activities, start and finish tasks, … Continue reading "Smart but Scattered with Dr. Peg Dawson"

Friday March 27, 2020 8:30am - 1:30pm Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Garrison Wing Auditoriums   At this meeting we will provide an interactive review of the current needs that exist within our communities and SCPHN's next steps in our Community Health Improvement Planning process! Your participation and feedback in this process is vital as we plan for the … Continue reading "Strafford County All-Partner Networking Meeting: Unpacking Community Priorities"