Events

Tuesday January 15th 6:00-7:30 PM Families First, Portsmouth Media and digital devices are an unavoidable part of our world today, and there are benefits and downsides for kids and families. This workshop will explore ideas for making technology a positive addition to a child’s life and family culture.  Topics will include: developing a family...

A Presentation by Dr. Carrie Chiasson Greenland Central School Media Center 70 Post Road, Greenland, NH December 4, 2018 6:00-7:30 pm Stress affects everyone and a significant number of youth struggle with anxiety. If left unaddressed, stress and anxiety can negatively impact academic functioning, social relationships, and family dynamics. This talk will provide you...

Dr. Laura Rubin will provide a talk about the importance of social skills in children’s development.  The following topics will be addressed: Emergence of Social Skills through Development How to Manage Conflict Skills Needed for Social Success Disruptions in Social Skills Strategies to Promote Social Skills DATE & TIME:           Tuesday November...

Starting a new school year can trigger feelings of stress and anxiety in children.  Such feelings can negatively impact children's academic functioning and social and family relationships.  Dr. Carrie Chiasson, a licensed clinical psychologist at PNC, will discuss how stress impacts children and practical ways to reduce stress, with a...

Linda Martin, M.Ed., CAGS, AOGPE, a reading tutor and organizational coach at the Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center, will present on literacy development in children on April 17, 2018, from 6:30-7:45pm.  The talk will address the following: An overview of the general progression of early literacy skill development The connection of early reading experiences...