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October 16, 2022 In Uncategorized

Social Support is a Fundamental Need

By Tasha Miller

Social support is a fundamental need for parents and caregivers as they are raising our littlest community members.

At its core, social support is based upon a network of personal relationships in which people feel valued and cared for.

The positive effects of feeling upheld and supported by a community builds mutual trust, reduces stress, and give children a sense of belonging in the wider world.

There are three main types of social support:

🤝 Tangible Support – direct help with goods and services.

The Parent Pantry is FREE and stocked full of items for children ages 0-5 and our in-home mentorship program is was created to offer hands on help to with caregiving for little ones.

👉 Informational support – advice, guidance, suggestions, or useful information that can help parents with their own decision-making.

Our Baby, Me & We infant parent group and Playscape play and learn are places for parents and caregivers to exchange information, ask questions, and share about their unique parenting experiences.

đź’› Emotional support – offering empathy, listening, affirming words, and encouragement

All of our programs are developed in a way that families can form unique relationships with one another and other supportive members of the community so they don’t have to feel they are walking the path of parenting alone.

Mother Mentors Whidbey Island aims to provide places and spaces for families to build a network of social support right from the start.

Our vision is for ALL families of young children on Whidbey Island to feel supported and connected to each other and to their community.

Come join us and learn more by visiting the About Page on our website. 

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Baby & Me meets today in Langley and Wednesday in Baby & Me meets today in Langley and Wednesday in Oak Harbor! 
Join us as provide a friendly, connective space for you to meet other parents and share your experience raising a little one. For parents with babies ages 0-16 months. 
Drop-ins welcome. Free of charge! 🤗💛
When: Tuesdays in South Whidbey & Wednesdays in Oak Harbor
Time: 12:30pm-2pm
North Location: 
📍Whidbey Presbyterian Church�1148 SE 8th Avenue, Oak Harbor�(8th and Midway, enter on Midway)
📍South Location: 
South Whidbey Elementary Campus
5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley
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We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces a We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones today at Playscape! Open from 9:30am -11am in Langley and Oak Harbor. 
It’s a free drop-in play & learn group for children ages 0-5 years and their caregivers. We have locations in North & South Whidbey. 
🗓️ Open Tues, Wed, & Fridays @ 9:30 -11am in both locations. 
📍Locations:
Langley:  5476 Maxwelton Road, 
Oak Harbor: Whidbey Presbyterian Church
1148 SE 8th Avenue  #whidbeyisland #oakharbor #oakharborwa #langleywa #northwhidbey #southwhidbeyisland
We’re so thrilled to be out here with the @oakha We’re so thrilled to be out here with the @oakharbor_chamber to say thank you at the Military Family Appreciate Picnic! Come say hello and see if you can beat us at Jenga!
South Parent Pantry will be open in Langley on tod South Parent Pantry will be open in Langley on today! Come grab cozy clothing and stock up on essential items like diapers and wipes. All items are free of charge and available for all families supporting children ages 0-5 years. 
We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: TODAY Saturday, September 16
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location:  5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley
Baby & Me begins this week! Our infant & parent Baby & Me begins this week! 
Our infant & parent group is returning this week in Langley and Oak Harbor. 
Join us as provide a friendly, connective space for you to meet other parents and share your experience raising a little one. For parents with babies ages 0-16 months. 
Drop-ins welcome. Free of charge! 🤗💛
When: Tuesdays in South Whidbey & Wednesdays in Oak Harbor
Time: 12:30pm-2pm
North Location: 
📍Whidbey Presbyterian Church
1148 SE 8th Avenue, Oak Harbor
(8th and Midway, enter on Midway)
📍South Location:  
South Whidbey Elementary Campus
5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley
#oakharborwa #langleywa #whidbeyisland #northwhidbey #southwhidbey #islandcounty
Playscape returns this Tuesday, September 12! Jo Playscape returns this Tuesday, September 12! 
Join our free drop-in play & learn group for children ages 0-5 years and their caregivers. We have locations in North & South Whidbey. 
🗓️ Open Tues, Wed, & Fridays @ 9:30 -11am in both locations. 
📍Locations:
Langley:  5476 Maxwelton Road, 
Oak Harbor: Whidbey Presbyterian Church
1148 SE 8th Avenue
We can’t wait to share our updated spaces with the wonderful young families of Whidbey Island! 
Please help us spread the word đź’›
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