Resource Library and Referral
Our lending library covers topics such as pregnancy and childbirth, lactation, child development, parenting, multiples, adoption, yoga, and nutrition. The library also provides information on local resources and community offerings. No fee.

Hooray for Play! Peacock Play Group
For caregivers and children, age birth to three and caregivers, Hooray for Play! provides a variety of activities for you and your child to enjoy together—exploring, creating, and learning—in an open environment where children can move freely and let curiosity be their guide. An early childhood specialist offers assistance with the use of materials, language and music lessons, and more. Learn ways you can support your child’s learning at home. Make connections and share ideas with other parents and caregivers. Come be a part of our caring and supportive community! Peacock Community Room. No fee.

Developmental Screening
Peacock Family Center provides developmental screening and monitoring for children 6 months through 5 years, using the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE, social emotional). Because of the rapid changes in the early years of childhood, the American Academy of Pediatrics and others recommend that infants and young children be screened on a regular and periodic basis. A professional works with parents and caregivers to celebrate developmental gains and watch for any delays. Developmental screening is an opportunity to think closely about your child’s development, share your unique observation of your child, and learn about developmental stages.

Parent Evenings
This evening series for parents is designed to foster community and provide information on topics of general interest such as developmental stages in childhood, comparative educational models, parenting, nutrition, self-care, greening your family life, and more. No fee.

Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group
In partnership with Harrison Medical Center and Postpartum Support International of Washington, Peacock Family Center offers a monthly drop-in pregnancy and postpartum support group at Harrison Hospital, Silverdale. The group focuses on the emotional experience of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting during the first year, offering information, screening, support, and resource referral for pregnancy and postpartum depression. Facilitated by Sarah Townsend, MA, and Francie Powell, MA. No fee.

Counseling for Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression
Counseling includes screening, resource referral, and support. Individual and couples consultation is provided by appointment. Paperwork for out-of-network reimbursement is available, and DSHS is accepted.

In-Home Lactation Consulting
In partnership with Bainbridge Lactation Services, we offer individualized lactation support during the early weeks for

• preventing and managing common concerns such as poor latch, inadequate milk transfer or supply, nipple or breast pain, and calming a fussy baby;
• breastfeeding in challenging situations (e.g., for twins or triplets or premature infants);
• milk expression and storage; and
• strategies for breastfeeding after returning to work.

La Leche League WeekLLLy
This program matches the intense need for early mothering support with increased meeting frequency. Mothers and their babies of similar ages (0 to 4 months) meet for weekly sessions. As a group, mothers explore mothering, particularly mothering through breastfeeding, with all its adjustments, frustrations, and joys. Participation includes membership to La Leche League and the new edition of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. Need-based scholarships are available.

PrePare: A Prenatal Parenting and Pregnancy Workshop
Join with other pregnant parents to explore the meaning of parenthood and ways to build your family while savoring the experiences of pregnancy.

Birthing Families: Healthy Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Beyond
Taught by a multidisciplinary team of childbirth educators, nurses, midwives, doulas, and massage, yoga, and nutrition professionals from Kitsap Birth Professionals, this 9-week series is geared toward providing families with comprehensive information about having a healthy pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum for hospital, birth center, or home births. The series is offered quarterly, and DSHS is accepted.

Whole Birth™ Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal yoga is a beautiful and wonderful way to embrace and experience pregnancy, prepare for the journey of labor and birth, and anticipate the new role of motherhood. Through this weekly 2-hour practice of mindfulness, breath awareness, gentle asana practice, and guided relaxation, women can learn what works to aid them in surrendering to their experience of pregnancy, labor, and motherhood.

PEPS Group for Fathers & Mothers
A PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) Group for parents of newborn or recently born children. Parents and their new babies come to group to share stories about the joys and struggles of being new parents. Participants also discuss topics relevant to baby and parent care with the help and guidance of a facilitator. The facilitator for this groups is Jeremy Mays, a family therapist at Collaborative Family Therapy on Bainbridge Island. A PEPS Group helps to form supportive relationships that often last throughout the parenting cycle and beyond. Fees are arranged through PEPS.org (http://www.pepsgroup.org/). .

Bringing Baby Home
This Gottman couples workshop for parents during pregnancy through the first year of baby’s life is designed to strengthen relationships to meet the stresses of early parenthood.

Grandparents Class
Although grandparents already know a great deal about babies and parenting, they are often surprised by child-rearing practices today. This two-part grandparenting series is designed for grandparents who want to master current parenting practices and learn skills that promote positive relationships with their adult children and grandchildren.