New Parent Support

Home & Office Visits

Home and office visits allow SOFA families to receive help with their concerns as a parent or parent-to-be in the privacy of their own home or the nurturing and supportive office environment. Home visitors utilize evidenced based parenting curriculums to provide individualized family support; based on the unique needs of each family.

Baby Boot Camp

Join New Parent Support Program and learn the basics of infant development, baby safety, newborn care, and community resources. Whether it's your first baby or third, this event is designed to be informative, interactive, and fun.

• 4th Friday of each month, from 8 AM - 3 PM
• For expecting parents
• Bldg. 625, Rm. 212

NPSP | 253-5043
behavioral_health_iwakuni@usmc.mil

Join New Parent Support Program and learn the basics of infant development, baby safety, newborn care, and community resources. Whether it's your first baby or third, this event is designed to be informative, interactive, and fun.

• 4th Friday of each month, from 8 AM - 3 PM
• For expecting parents
• Bldg. 625, Rm. 212

NPSP | 253-5043
behavioral_health_iwakuni@usmc.mil

Infant Massage

Learn to calm and soothe your baby through massage and nurturing touch! A secure environment and nurturing touch assist in the healthy growth and development of children.

• Class starts on the first Thursday of the month and continues for four weeks (first four Thursdays of the month) from 2-3 PM
• Bldg. 625. Rm. 309
• For parents and their children aged 0-1 years old

NPSP | 253-5043
behavioral_health_iwakuni@usmc.mil

Learn to calm and soothe your baby through massage and nurturing touch! A secure environment and nurturing touch assist in the healthy growth and development of children.

• Class starts on the first Thursday of the month and continues for four weeks (first four Thursdays of the month) from 2-3 PM
• Bldg. 625. Rm. 309
• For parents and their children aged 0-1 years old

NPSP | 253-5043
behavioral_health_iwakuni@usmc.mil

Parent Connections

Join the monthly parenting workshop designed to help parents deepen their connection to their children, empower parents, and foster self-love, responsibility, resiliency, and self-esteem. Topics discussed include but are not limited to child development, stress management, positive discipline, and communication.

• 2nd Wednesday of the month from 10-11:30 AM
• Parents and children aged 0-5 years old
• Bldg. 625

NPSP | 253-5043
behavioral_health_iwakuni@usmc.mil

Join the monthly parenting workshop designed to help parents deepen their connection to their children, empower parents, and foster self-love, responsibility, resiliency, and self-esteem. Topics discussed include but are not limited to child development, stress management, positive discipline, and communication.

• 2nd Wednesday of the month from 10-11:30 AM
• Parents and children aged 0-5 years old
• Bldg. 625

NPSP | 253-5043
behavioral_health_iwakuni@usmc.mil

Period of Purple Crying

The Period of PURPLE Crying® is the phrase used to describe the time in a baby’s life when they cry more than any other time. This phase is a normal part of every infant’s development. This 1.5 hour workshop helps parents and caregivers understand the frustrating features of crying in normal, healthy infants and learn ways to help soothe your baby.

Baby & Me

Lap-sit storytime is ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The group focuses on rhymes, songs, sensory play, and exploring short books together. Intended to facilitate interaction between caregiver and baby, develop their language and early literacy skills and allow parents to socialize.

The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) and the Library will host Baby & Me every Tuesday. Baby & Me will feature rhymes, songs, baby dances, sensory play, and stories to explore. This will help develop baby's language and literacy skills, encourage interaction between caregivers and babies, and give parents an opportunity to connect with one another, discuss various parenting topics and concerns, and ensure parents are getting help and resources.

• Tuesdays | 9:30–10:15 AM
• Bldg. 411, 3rd Fl. (Library)
• Ages 0-18 months and parent or caregiver

Learn & Play

Learn & Play is an interactive playgroup that provides social, cognitive, and motor skill development, eases the transition to the school environment, knowledge sharing, and learning opportunities to parents.

• Every Thursday from 10-11 AM
• Bldg. 625, Rm. 309

NPSP | 253-5043
behavioral_health_iwakuni@usmc.mil

Learn & Play is an interactive playgroup that provides social, cognitive, and motor skill development, eases the transition to the school environment, knowledge sharing, and learning opportunities to parents.

• Every Thursday from 10-11 AM
• Bldg. 625, Rm. 309

NPSP | 253-5043
behavioral_health_iwakuni@usmc.mil

Musical Mondays

Move and play music in this class while developing language, communication, and early literacy skills for your little ones. Musical Mondays lets parents build connections with their babies and other parents, discussing parenting topics and concerns. During the class, your little ones will play with musical instruments, listen to music, and sing, encouraging movement and improving their motor skills. Musical Mondays is a fun and interactive way for babies to learn and grow!

• Every Monday from 3–3:45 PM
• Ages 0–5 years and their parent or caregiver
• Bldg. 625, Rm. 309

NPSP | 253-5043
behavioral_health_iwakuni@usmc.mil

Move and play music in this class while developing language, communication, and early literacy skills for your little ones. Musical Mondays lets parents build connections with their babies and other parents, discussing parenting topics and concerns. During the class, your little ones will play with musical instruments, listen to music, and sing, encouraging movement and improving their motor skills. Musical Mondays is a fun and interactive way for babies to learn and grow!

• Every Monday from 3–3:45 PM
• Ages 0–5 years and their parent or caregiver
• Bldg. 625, Rm. 309

No registration is required. Just stop by and join us!

NPSP | 253-5043
behavioral_health_iwakuni@usmc.mil

Parent as Teachers

Whether you are going through stress, adjusting to parenting, feeling overwhelmed, dealing with pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety; we are here to help you connect with other parents, talk about your experiences, and learn helpful tools using the Parent as Teachers curriculum. Come join this support group for parents, expecting parents, and their children 0-18 months of age.

• Every Tuesday from 3-4 PM
• For parents with children aged 0-18 months
• Bldg. 625, Rm. 309

NPSP | 253-5043
behavioral_health_iwakuni@usmc.mil

Whether you are going through stress, adjusting to parenting, feeling overwhelmed, dealing with pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety; we are here to help you connect with other parents, talk about your experiences, and learn helpful tools using the Parent as Teachers curriculum. Come join this support group for parents, expecting parents, and their children 0-18 months of age.

• Every Tuesday from 3-4 PM
• For parents, expecting parents, and children aged 0-18 months
• Bldg. 625, Rm. 309

NPSP | 253-5043
behavioral_health_iwakuni@usmc.mil

Tadpoles & Minnows

Enjoy a free, fun, family-friendly experience at the Indoor Pool. Information and resources on positive parenting, strengthening family connections, and early childhood development are available onsite from the New Parent Support Program.

• 2nd Friday of each month, 10-11 AM
• Open to all base personnel with children aged five years and younger
• IronWorks Indoor Pool

NPSP | 253-5043
behavioral_health_iwakuni@usmc.mil

Enjoy a free, fun, family-friendly experience at the Indoor Pool. Information and resources on positive parenting, strengthening family connections, and early childhood development are available onsite from the New Parent Support Program.

• 2nd Friday of each month, 10-11 AM
• Open to all base personnel with children aged five years and younger
• IronWorks Indoor Pool

NPSP | 253-5043
behavioral_health_iwakuni@usmc.mil

Toddler Tales

Lap-sit storytime is ideal for little ones aged 18-36 months old. The group focuses on rhymes, songs, sensory play, and exploring short books together. Intended to facilitate interaction between caregiver and toddler, develop their language and early literacy skills and allow parents to socialize.

Bring your little one to Toddler Tales, a collaborative event by the New Parent Support Program and the Library. This program aims to encourage early literacy skills and support new parents in guiding their child's development process. Children will participate in storytime, songs, and play activities while also learning critical developmental skills like communication and emotional management.

• Tuesdays | 10:30–11:15 AM
• Bldg. 411, 3rd Fl. (Library)
• Ages 18-36 months and parent or caregiver