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Family Advocacy Program (FAP) 2034 Barnett Ave., Little Hall, 703.784.2570 Call to pre-register for all FAP courses. FAP’s mission is to promote healthy military family development through the prevention, identification, and treatment of intimate partner violence and child abuse and neglect. FAP stresses early intervention and education to protect victims and increase family competencies. WITHIN OUR REACH Fri, 8 Feb, 0900-1600, STET A one-day workshop where couples will map out their relationship and future goals while improving their communication skills and strengthening their relationship. SAFE DATE INFO SESSION FOR PARENTS Wed, 27 Feb, 1500-1600, Little Hall, Classroom 2 This session is for parents of tweens, teens, educators, or other caregivers that have an interest in preventing teen dating violence. Program outcome for parents include: increased knowledge of teen dating abuse, awareness of vulnerability, and increased involvement in setting dating rules and guidelines. Program outcome for teens include: increased conflict resolution skills, decreased likelihood of being a victim of dating abuse and increased communication with family. New Parent Support Program (NPSP) 2034 Barnett Ave., Little Hall, 703.784.4248 All classes are held in Little Hall, Lower Level, NPSP Activity Room unless stated otherwise. Call to pre-register for all FAP courses. Space is limited. UNDERSTANDING PREGNANCY: BREASTFEEDING Fri, 1 Feb, 0830-1230 You will learn how breastfeeding works, when and how much to feed, and more. This class is for expectant moms and dads. Recommended for the last trimester of pregnancy. INFANT MASSAGE CLASS Every Tue, 5 Feb - 26 Feb, 1600-1700 Learn new ways to connect and bond with your baby in the first year of life. Understand and respond to your baby’s unique ways of communication. Learn techniques on how to comfort, calm, soothe your baby and stimulate your baby’s growth and development. BABY AND ME Tue, 12 & 26 Feb, 1300-1430 Network with other parents with newborns and infants. Learn about infant stimulation, infant massage, infant 8 sign language, music and your baby, and other topic of interest to parents with children ages 0-12 months old. TODDLER TIME Tue, 12 & 26 Feb, 0930-1100 Interactive playgroup for children ages 1-3 and their parents. Enjoy meeting other parents in a child friendly environment. BABY BOOT CAMP Fri, 22 Feb, 0800-1530 Learn about the first few months of your baby’s life and the fulfillment of being a parent. Learn how to diaper, bathe, dress, and feed a baby. Learn ways to communicate with your baby, how to calm a fussy baby, and when to call the doctor. Learn how positive parenting is important for infant development. Focus on what to expect when you bring your baby home. This class is for both expectant moms and dads!