Page 50 - North State Parent March 2023

FAMILY LIFE & SUPPORT NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2023
• Instead of asking to hold the baby, help around the house including doing the dishes, switching the laundry, refilling a water bottle, or bringing food to a couch-bound parent.
• Don’t stay too long. Take your cues from the parents who may be tired and ready for a nap themselves. Try not to stay longer than 15 minutes unless they request otherwise.
Postpartum mood disorders
Many parents experience a roller coaster of emotions after having a baby, from joy and elation to worry and sadness. Mix big feelings with limited sleep and meeting the needs of a new baby, and new parenthood can feel overwhelming at times.
Having a baby is a life-changing experience, and around 85% of women experience some kind of mood disturbance postpartum. Despite being so common, postpartum mood disturbances are not always talked about, leaving some people to feel alone and wondering
if they are good enough parents. Talking openly about your postpartum experiences with others going through the same thing can combat feelings of isolation and shame.
Find a local La Leche League meeting
Going to a La Leche League meeting is a great place to find other new parents to share experiences with.
North State La Leche League chapters:
Greater Redding La Leche League.
Meetings: Please check with a Group Leader as dates and times for virtual meetings may change.
Leaders: Nancy - (530)247-7406, nancydellamaria@gmail.com Kim - (530)524-1130, Avw4kim@aol.com
La Leche League. of Red Bluff
No in-person meetings at this time. Contact a leader for support.
Leaders: D’Lorah - (530)526-6818, hurton@sbcglobal.net Jula (Ayuda en Español) - (530)221-4720
Chico La Leche League.
Meetings:
See the Facebook page for meeting information. Meetings for pregnant and new moms as well as for Couples/Employed Moms/Toddlers will be announced via La Leche League of Chico Facebook group. Call the helpline (530)487-4109 or email lllofchico@gmail.com if you Please note that this is a Google Voice number where the caller needs to leave their name and the call will be directed to a Leader. If the Leader can’t pick up, please leave a detailed message and a Leader will call you back quickly.
Leaders: Shanna, Maureen, Rachel, Lauren, and Kate (530)487-4109, lllofchico@gmail.com, lllnorcal.org/chico/
LOOKING FOR PARENTING RESOURCES, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES?
Get connected with your local
Family Resource Center in Siskiyou County
FREE CLASSES & FAMILY FUN EVENTS OFFERED WEEKLY
Did you know that each year Siskiyou County offers over 200 sessions of free parenting groups, workshops, and classes?
Dunsmuir CRC ..................................... 235-4400 Happy Camp CC .................................... 493-5117 HUB Communities FRC ...................... 459-3481 McCloud FRC........................................... 853-1528 Mt- Shasta CRC .................................... 926-1400
Scott Valley FRC ................................. 468-2450 Tulelake/Newell FRC .......................... 667-2147 Family & Community RC of Weed .....938-9914 Yreka CRC .................................................. 842-1313
Parenting Newsletter • Trainings for Parents, Caregivers & Professionals Who Support Them Child Development • Imagination Library • County Home Visiting
Sign up for the Ready4K for pre-K through 3rd grade children. Receive a text message that provides simple, engaging tips for families. Sign-up by texting SISKIYOU to 70138
These programs are supported through generous grants and partnership through Oregon Community Foundation, Ford Family Foundation, Siskiyou County HealthandHumanServices, Mental Health Services Act, Siskiyou County Probation, College of the Siskiyou Foster/ Kinship program, Siskiyou County Office of Education, Siskiyou County Probation, Lilliput Adoptive Families support and other partners with First 5 Siskiyou Children and Families Commission.
Envíe el mensaje SISKIYOU al 70138
first5siskiyou.org
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WEST REDDING
PRESCHOOL
THE LEARNING PLACE
Infant • Toddler • Kindergarten Readiness Programs
Educational preschool based curriculum. We offer art, music, and hands-on activities in a safe, nurturing learning environment.
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Enrolling children ages 6 weeks to 9 years
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