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Healthy Eating Habits for Your Children

The vegetable your child tolerates today may be old news tomorrow. Their eating habits are unpredictable and that’s normal. Your eating habits and the way you speak about food, however, are major influences in forming their life-long habits.

It’s important to teach children that you eat to fuel your body and your brain. Marit Pywell, RDN, CDE, a nutritionist at Anna Jaques Hospital, shared 7 habits that will have you feeling great while leaving a lasting impression on the kids. Prepare your meal schedule and the meals for your family with these tips in mind.

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Harbor Seal Cruise

Search for seals in the Merrimack Estuary with Joppa Flats Education Center!

Join Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center naturalist Lisa Hutchings on cruise aboard Newburyport Harbor Tours Inc.'s Yankee Clipper in search of seals in the Merrimack estuary! Your family will see all the exciting sights and sounds of Newburyport and Plum Island as you cruise along the Merrimack River.

When:

Saturday, June 22, 2019 8:45 am-10:45 am

Location:

Newburyport Harbor Tours

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Damsels and Dragonflies

Dragon Flys and Damsels flys eat a steady diet of mosquitos! Find out all about them at the Maudslay State Park

Come and learn about these flying friends who eat our most bothersome insects! Learn about the different kinds and their interesting life cycle. Wear appropriate walking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen and bring water.

When:

Saturdays, June 8 & 29, 2019 10:30-11:30pm

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Newburyport Youth Fishing Tournament

Newburyport Youth Services hosts their 9th Annual "Get Hooked" Fishing Derby.

Join NYS for our 9th "Get Hooked" Fishing Derby! Young people ages 3-14 are encouraged to come try their hand at our fishing tournament. Head out to the Artichoke for a few hours of family fun! 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize is awarded in 3 categories! No experience necessary!

When:

Saturday, June 8, 2019 8am-11:30am

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PMC Greater Newburyport Kids Ride

Kids are encouraged to ride their bikes to raise money for the Pan Mass Challenge in Newburyport

This summer, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) Greater Newburyport Kids Ride will be one of many PMC Kids Rides throughout New England and beyond. Come join the fun, camaraderie and inspiration at the PMC Greater Newburyport Kids Ride as kids ages 3-13 ride the Clipper City Rail Trail or a tricycle obstacle course at Cashman Park to raise money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute’s Jimmy Fund. Many kids, many bikes, one mission…cure cancer! Refreshments, entertainment and fun! Pre-register online or on site!

When:

Sunday, June 9, 2019 9am-12pm

Location:

Cashman Park

Clipper City Rail Trail

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AJH: Childbirth Education Classes

Childbirth Education Classes at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Haverhill MA

Congratulations: you are pregnant! This class is for mothers and partners during the last trimester of pregnancy to learn skills needed for the childbirth experience such as breathing methods, relaxation techniques, and comfort measures.

Topics covered include:

Anatomy
Labor & delivery
Anesthesia and medications
Cesarean section
Immediate post-delivery period
Breastfeeding
Newborn baby care

A tour of the Birth Center at Anna Jaques Hospital is included in the class.

Fee for the class (both the all-day workshop and online class) is $150 for Women's Health Care patients and $200 for non-WHC patients. Class fee covers both mother & support person.

Classes are available in two formats to fit your family's needs:

All-day workshop: Saturdays from 10:00am-5:00pm in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques.
Online Combo: Sundays from 9:00am-12:00pm (Online course with 3-hour on-site learning).

For more information, or to register for the class, please call (978) 463-1079 or email birthcenter@ajh.org.

When:

Saturdays from 10:00am-5:00pm in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques

Location:

Anna Jaques Hospital

Newburyport

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AJH: Breastfeeding Class - Haverhill

Breastfeeding technique and support class at Anna Jaques Hospital. Best Hospital for Families

Breastfeeding Classes are taught by Anna Jaques Hospital Lactation Consultants for mothers and their support person(s) to gain the knowledge and tools to help you successfully breast your baby.

When:

Mondays from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the conference room above Women's Health Care located at 2 Water Street, Haverhill.

Location:

Anna Jaques Hospital Womens Health Care

Newburyport

Haverhill

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Red-tailed Resident

Come observe the red-tailed hawks that have roosted at Maudlsay State Park in Newburyport

The hawks are back! Come join the interpreter behind the headquarters to view the red-tailed hawks who have returned this year to nest. Bring binoculars if you have them. For ages 6 and up. Meet at the park headquarters on 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport

When:

Saturdays, June 1 & 8, 2019 2-4pm

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Waterfront Movie: Space Jam

What could be better than a free movie viewed outside at Waterfront Park on a warm summer night? Basketball superstar Michael Jordan and cartoon favorite Bugs Bunny team up with other basketball greats and Looney Tunes characters in this combination animated/live-action feature.

When:

Wednesday, August 8, 2018 ~8pm (Dusk)

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Family Open House: Biodiversity Celebration

The Parker River Watershed provides habitat for a huge range of species!

Connect with nature and tune in to the multitude of organisms that surround us, starting here at Joppa Flats! This free drop-in family event features an engaging mixture of indoor and outdoor activities that will open your eyes to the great biodiversity of animals, plants, and insects in our gardens, salt marshes, and backyards.

When:

Sunday, May 26, 2019 10am-3pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center