JBM-HH Playgroup at Ft. Myer

Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday • 10:30 am – Noon • DFMWR Library (239 Sheridan Ave., Ft. Myer, VA 22211). 
Hosted by the New Parent Support Program on JBM-HH.

Ages 0–5 years.

Join us for:

• Circle time.

• Story time and crafts.

• Geared for ages infant to five.

• Free play and meet other parents.

For more information, call 703-614-7204. No registration necessary.

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JBM-HH Playgroup at Indian Head

Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month during the school year • 10:00 – 11:30 am • Indian Head Child Development Center (4250 CDC Drive, Bldg. 1901, Indian Head, MD 20640). Begins January 3rd, 2023).
Hosted by the New Parent Support Program on JBM-HH.

Join us for:

• Circle time.

• Story time and crafts.

• Geared for ages infant to five.

• Free play and meet other parents.

For more information, call 703-696-6511 or 703-614-7204. No registration necessary.

Baby Boot Camp

Babies don’t come with instruction manuals.  Baby Boot Camp is an all-day class designed to help alleviate stress by teaching parents what they need to know to thrive the first few weeks at home with their newborn. The class covers such topics as:
• Diapering
• Bottle and breastfeeding
• How to soothe a fussy infant
• Safe sleep
• When to call the doctor
• And more!

You don’t have to be a first time parent to participate in the class. It is recommended that parents attend when they are in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy.

Please call 703-614-7204 to register.

Cooperative Parenting & Divorce

Are you separating or divorcing and have children under the age of 18? Join the New Parent Support Program to learn ways to control impulses, communicate effectively, and resolve conflict to keep the child’s wellbeing in focus.

This FREE class fulfills most court requirements for a parent education class prior to granting custody or visitation orders.

Registration required. Please call 703.614.7204 to register.

Infant Massage Class (5 week series)

Join us for a FREE Infant Massage class series for military families. Whether it’s to soothe a little one to Dreamland, ease a gassy belly, or calm a fussy baby, a gentle massage can work wonders — and the power is in your tender touch!

Of the five senses, touch is the one that’s most developed at birth. Research suggests that infant massage has enormous benefits for helping babies grow and thrive including:
• Easing tummy troubles
• Boosting muscle development
• Helping soothe to sleep

Infant massage will be taught over a span of 4 weeks, with instructors demonstrating on dolls and you practicing with your baby.

Please call 703-614-7204 to register.

The New Parent Support Program has experienced professionals who provide home visitation services.  Registered Nurses and Licensed Clinical Social Workers provide parenting education and support to you on an individual basis. The visits can take place in your home, somewhere in the community, or in the NPSP offices located at Henderson Hall. The frequency of visits can be once a week, every two weeks, or once a month — all according to your needs.

The home visitor can provide services to address a variety of educational topics including:

• Military family life
• Positive discipline techniques
• Preparing for a new sibling
• Communication with your children
• Stress management tips
• Developmental screenings
• Toilet training
• Feeding & nutrition
• SIDS prevention
• Safe sleep practices
• Deployment transitions & much, much more!