Activities
Our free, online parenting classes or on-site groups are a great way to connect with others to share experiences and ideas. You will develop tools and skills, address areas of concern, become empowered, and expand your network of friends and allies. New groups are forming all the time!
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- Family Resource Center - Manchester
Adult Support Group for Those with Loved Ones Struggling with Substance Abuse
F.A.S.T.E.R. Families Advocating Substance Treatment, Education, and Recovery
Are you concerned about a loved one struggling with substance abuse? You are not alone. Many New Hampshire families are suffering in silence.
JOIN US TO:
- Connect with others who understand your story
- Learn more about Substance Use Disorder
- Discover available resources
- Get support for you and your family
No registration needed – Walk-Ins Welcome!
- Family Resource Center - Manchester
Kinship Summer Support Group
Connecting Kinship Caregivers in Manchester
Are you caring for a relative’s child (grandparent, sibling, or family friend)?
Join us to connect, share resources, and build a community.
Date: Every other Wednesday:
· June 24 – Guest Speakers (Adults Only)
· July 8 – Social, food provided (Children Welcome)
· July 22 – Guest Speakers (Adults Only)
· August 12 – Social, food provided (Children Welcome)
· August 26 – Guest Speakers (Adults Only)
- Family Resource Center - Manchester
Building Bridges: A CPP-Based Parenting Group. A group for strengthening parent-child relationships.
Join us for an 11 week in-person parenting group.
Building Bridges is a trauma informed caregiver support group for families with young children under six. This group is a safe space where parents can: build connections with other parents, learn new coping strategies to manage parental stress, reflect on their parenting and expand knowledge on how trauma may impact children.
Please register below
- Virtual
The Guide to the First Six Weeks of Joy and Chaos: Postpartum 6 week virtual support group
Join our Waypoint nurses for support and guidance through the first six weeks of your parenting experience. Join our six-week virtual course and learn how to navigate the incredible changes your mind and body experience after birth. Gain confidence and understanding of your newborn through guided discussions in a relaxed environment with no judgment. Our nurses will walk you through your journey and prepare you while easing your expectations.
This class is open to those who are in their prenatal period, those who are already enjoying their newborn, and those who are supporting a loved one.
- Virtual
Positive Solutions for Families
Join our FREE, 7-week virtual workshop for parents and caregivers of children up to age 10.
-Discover why your child has challenging behavior
-Gain strategies to help your child learn appropriate behavior
-Help your child learn social skills and how to express emotions in a healthy way
A certificate is presented to those who have attended.
Please register below.
- Family Resource Center - Nashua
Summertime Lego Social Group
Come join us this summer for a Lego® Social Group for parents and their children!
Lego® play offers numerous benefits for both children and parents.
For children, it enhances cognitive skills like problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and creativity, while also boosting fine motor skills and social-emotional development.
Parents can enjoy the benefits of family bonding time, stress reduction, and increased communication and teamwork with their children through shared Lego® building experiences.
Lunch provided. Please register below.
- Family Resource Center - Upper Valley
ONCE UPON A PLAYGROUP
Welcome to our fusion Storytime Playgroup! This interactive and welcoming group is for children birth through five years, and their grownups!
Nikki, the youth services Librarian from the Lebanon Public Libraries, joins us at Waypoint for the beginning of our weekly Playgroup. They bring enthusiasm along with a variety of engaging songs, stories and activities, which offer opportunities to develop early literacy & communication, and inspire a love of reading.
When Storytime concludes, our Playgroup continues with active caregivers and child interaction, playing together and socializing with other community members in a safe, and developmentally appropriate environment.
There will be opportunities to talk about your family’s culture, values, child development, events in our community, and much more. Join us when it fits your schedule and leave when you are ready.
- Family Resource Center - Concord
Parent Chat & Play
Caregivers, come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while your children have fun in our large playroom with activity centers. As weather permits, we will go outside to play in the large playground with climbing structures, bikes, and a sand and water table. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
- Family Resource Center - Concord
Parenting Kids on the Spectrum – a Peer-Led Discussion Group
Parenting an autistic child comes with unique experiences, and having the right support can make all the difference. Traditional parenting advice may not always align with neurodivergent needs, leaving caregivers searching for approaches that truly support their child’s growth and well-being.
Join us for a welcoming, ongoing monthly discussion group where parents can connect, share insights, exchange resources, and explore strategies that celebrate and support their child’s individuality. Let’s navigate this journey together!
- Family Resource Center - Manchester
FRC Monthly Story and Craft
Join us for a story, craft and snack!
This month we will be reading And Here Comes Summer by Tom Brenner. This book will be available in Spanish.
This event is open to children and their caregivers.
Registration is required.
- Family Resource Center - Manchester
FRC Monthly Story and Craft Time
Join us for a story, craft and a snack!
This month we will be reading, The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister.
The book will also be available in Spanish.
This event is open to children and their caregivers.
Registration is required.
- Family Resource Center - Upper Valley
P.A.C.T Parenting Autistic Children Together
A group for autistic children (0-5), or children suspected to be autistic, and their families.
Each event will start with a playgroup and time for parents to freely connect with others. The group will split halfway through, with the adults switching to the learning session, engaging in the topic the presenter is sharing that day. The children will remain in playgroup supervised by our providers. Parents must register to attend to ensure we have enough staff for the playgroup. If you are joining the learning session virtually, you will be sent a Zoom link to the email you provided at registration. We look forward to you joining us!
To view registration and program information click here to view the flyer.
The location will rotate monthly between Waypoint UV-FRC & TLC Claremont. (Please reference the flyer to see which location the group is at for the month)
Location Addresses:
Waypoint Upper Valley Family Resource Center, 85 Mechanic Street, Suite B2-6, Lebanon NH
or TLC Claremont, 62 Pleasant St, Claremont, NH 03743
- Family Resource Center - Concord, Kinship Navigation
PASTA (Parenting a Second Time Around) Support Group – Concord
PASTA is an ongoing support group for all kinship caregivers including grandparents and other caregivers in the position of raising a child or children 18 and under. This free support group is a great place to meet caregivers like yourself, learn new skills, and gather resources.Beth Maltzie – 603-851-0239 or MaltzieB@waypointnh.org
- Family Resource Center - Nashua
In person, Positive Solutions for Families Workshop taught in Spanish
Join our FREE, In person, 7-week interactive, certificate class for parents and caregivers. This class will be taught in Spanish.
This class is designed to help parents or caregivers support the social-emotional needs of their children while also gaining strategies to navigate behavior that challenges us.
Discover why your child has challenging behavior. Help your child learn social skills and how to express emotions in a healthy way.
Download the flyer for information in Spanish.
- Family Resource Center - Concord
Family Fun Night
Enjoy relaxed time with your family! Bring the whole family for pizza, snacks, crafts, games, and lots of fun!
27 Burns Ave. Concord, NH
- Virtual
Positive Solutions for Families
Join our FREE, 7-week virtual workshop for parents and caregivers of children up to age 10.
Positive Solutions for Families is an evidence-based, family-friendly workshop of seven sessions to help parents or caregivers working with children ages 2-10 years old. This class is designed to help parents support the social-emotional needs of their children while also gaining strategies to navigate behavior that challenges us. This will be an interactive class where participation is not only encouraged but required.
- Family Resource Center - Nashua, Kinship Navigation
PASTA (Parenting a Second Time Around) Support Group – Nashua
Are you parenting a second time around? This free support group is a great chance to meet other grandparents and family caregivers who are in a similar situation, share ideas, find out about rights and resources, and get empowered and inspired.