First 5 Mendocino

06/16/2026

🚐💚 PCIT Mobile Services

• Support for children ages 12 months–7 years
• Strengthens parent-child relationships
• Builds positive behavior and emotional regulation
• Services brought directly into the community

📞 Referrals welcome: (707) 463-3300
🌐 www.tapestryfs.org

06/15/2026

It's Mindful Monday!

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in your head? Try the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique. A simple, powerful way to bring your mind back to the present using your five senses.

Name:
-5 things you can see
-4 things you can touch
-3 things you can hear
-2 things you can smell
-1 thing you can taste

This quick practice can help calm big feelings, reduce stress, and support emotional regulation.

06/12/2026

Fatherhood Friday Shoutout!

Maternal health is not only a women's issue. Dads matter in pregnancy too.

Pregnancy is a team effort. That's why 4Kira4Dads was created: a FREE app and educational platform designed to help fathers and partners become informed, confident advocates throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The program provides expert-led guidance, practical tools, and resources to help dads support their families every step of the way.

What you'll find:
✅ Pregnancy and postpartum education designed specifically for dads
✅ Expert-led learning modules and interactive content
✅ Tools to help recognize warning signs and advocate for maternal health
✅ Resources for emotional support, birth planning, newborn care, and more
✅ "Hey Coach" AI support for answers when you need them

Research shows that when fathers are actively involved during pregnancy, families experience better health outcomes. 4Kira4Dads is helping equip dads with the knowledge and confidence to be present, informed, and engaged partners.

Learn more and get started today:

https://www.4kira4dads.com/

06/12/2026

Fatherhood Friday!

Hey Dads, did you know?

If you work in California and pay into State Disability Insurance (SDI), you may be eligible for up to 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (PFL) to bond with a new baby, adopted child, or foster child. The best part? You don't have to take all 8 weeks at once. You can use the time throughout your child's first year.

California's Paid Family Leave program can replace approximately 70%–90% of your wages, helping you take time away from work for the moments that matter most.

Learn more about eligibility, benefits, and how to apply through the California Employment Development Department:

https://edd.ca.gov/en/disability/paid-family-leave/fathers

06/11/2026

Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference!

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but support is available. 💙

Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) offers practical, proven strategies to help parents:
✔️ Build stronger relationships with their children
✔️ Manage challenging behaviors with confidence
✔️ Reduce family stress
✔️ Create a more positive home environment

Whether you're parenting a toddler, school-age child, or teen, Triple P provides tools that can make everyday family life easier and more enjoyable.

Visit 👉 www.eventbrite.com/o/12631523019 to find class schedules and sign up!

06/11/2026

👶💕 Tomorrow Morning at 9:00 AM!

Looking for a special way to bond with your little one? Join MCRPD's Baby & Me class for parents, grandparents, and caregivers with infants ages 3–23 months!

Enjoy gentle movement, music, play, and social time designed to support early development while creating meaningful memories together. 🌟

🧸 Ages: 3–23 months
📍 Local Motion Gymnastics Studio
🏠 100 N. Main St., Fort Bragg
⏰ Tomorrow at 9:00 AM
💲 First class FREE • $20 drop-in
🎓 Scholarships available

Come move, play, and grow together!

Register or learn more:
https://www.mendocoastrec.org/baby-me

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

It's HOPEful Wednesday!

H.O.P.E. = Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences

Our HOPE facilitators are here to support families and communities by strengthening the foundations children need to thrive.

The Four Building Blocks of HOPE:
1️⃣ Strong relationships within the family
2️⃣ Safe, stable, and equitable environments
3️⃣ Social and civic engagement
4️⃣ Emotional growth

Together, these building blocks help create healthier outcomes for children and families.

Interested in learning more about our HOPE facilitators?
Give us a call: (707) 462-4453
Or visit us: 419 Talmage Rd. Suite J in Ukiah

06/09/2026

Save the Date! Free Coastal Storytelling with Eric Wilder!

📅 Wednesday, June 24 | 7:00–8:30 PM
💻 Free Zoom Webinar

Join Kashia Pomo artist and storyteller Eric Wilder for an evening of history, culture, and traditional storytelling. Eric will share a brief history of the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, discuss traditional storytelling practices, and present stories about birds and their cultural significance to the Kashia people.

Eric learned traditional singing and storytelling from his grandparents, Sidney and Essie Parrish, and continues to share and preserve Kashia culture through his art, stories, and community leadership.

Register here: https://sonomalandtrust.org/event/kashia-stories-with-eric-wilder/

06/09/2026

Your Voice Matters!

Do you currently have or have recently had a child enrolled in Early Start services? If so, we want to hear and learn from YOU!

Please consider joining a focus group to elevate your voice to help shape policies and processes that impact young children with developmental delays!

To learn more, read the attached and complete the survey to have your voice heard!

The survey will remain open until July 15, 2026.

English Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/77KW7M2

Spanish Survey https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/9VMD5BN

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