This group is facilitated by certified lactation counselor Mary Beilman. This group strives to be educational, supportive, and the ideal format for new mothers to share ideas and experiences. Especially helpful for those who have just left the working world or whose family is not nearby. During the six weeks we focus on adjusting to […]
First Connections' First-time Moms Group includes a different topic each week, such as adjusting to your new role, changes in relationships, work/family life balance, self care, sleeping/feeding/crying and infant development. Facilitated by Mary Beilman, a certified lactation counselor at First Connections, a free family support center serving 11 communities including Concord and Carlisle. Please RSVP […]
Join First Connections in welcoming Pediatric Sleep Consultant Emma Jackson for a virtual seminar that will help parents learn why sleep is so important for our toddlers and preschoolers, common issues that interfere with our children's healthy sleep, and, most importantly, manageable solutions to bring the peace and calm back to bedtime. Register for the […]
This free workshop will examine how the definition of self-care changes once you become a parent. The time and energy we have for ourselves and others changes dramatically after we welcome a child. However, the importance of caring for ourselves becomes even more important because it enhances our ability to care for our children, partners, […]
In conjunction with Concord's Communities Organizing Against Racism (COAR) June Journeys events, First Connections will set up a story walk on the trail behind Gleason Library in Carlisle from June 18 to July 2. "The Ugly Vegetables," by Grace Lin, is the true story of a Chinese-American girl whose mother grows unique vegetables in their […]
A storywalk is a book you read while taking a walk. Thanks to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee and the Town of Concord, there will be a storywalk available for families to read while walking the rail trail between West Concord and the Concord Rotary from August 14 to 26. The parking lot […]
First Connections is offering a free 6-week virtual support group for parents of 12-24-month babies. The group will meet on Thursdays from 11:30-1 over zoom from January 13 to February 17. During this ongoing pandemic, 43% of new parents experienced post-traumatic stress, and 31% experienced anxiety/depression. Recovery takes time. Connection and support are essential for […]
