The Children's Council of Watauga County

Babes on Blankets
2026-12-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-12-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-12-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-02 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | The Children’s Playhouse
Babes on Blankets is a Circle of Parents weekly support group for parents of children ages 0-4 years (childcare available). At Babes on Blankets, you can connect with other parents who are experiencing similar challenges, concerns and questions about their little one. Each week, parents will be able to share and discuss their current concerns and joys, and also learn about one of many parenting topics focused on the first year of life and beyond. Bring a friend and meet some new ones too. Meets weekly on Mondays from 10:30 am – 12 pm at the Children’s Playhouse. For more information and/or to register, please contact Allison Rollans at allison@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children’s Council at (828) 262-5424.

Elevated Dads
2026-12-17 17:30 - 19:15, 2026-12-10 17:30 - 19:15, 2026-12-03 17:30 - 19:15, 2026-11-26 17:30 - 19:15, 2026-11-19 17:30 - 19:15, 2026-11-12 17:30 - 19:15, 2026-11-05 17:30 - 19:15, 2026-10-29 17:30 - 19:15 and 2 more dates | The Children’s Council (Conference Rm) – 225 Birch St
This weekly Dad meet-up is an opportunity for fathers to gather and hang out with other male caregivers. The purpose is to share thoughts, questions, and concerns while building their community. This Circle of Parents group will meet weekly and offer free childcare and a meal!
The group is held on site at the Children’s Council on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:15PM. Email us at info@thechildrenscouncil.org for more information.

The Postpartum Circle
2026-12-16 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-09 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-02 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-11-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-11-18 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-11-11 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-11-04 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-10-28 11:30 - 12:30 and 1 more date | Boone Unitarian Universalist (381 E King St, Boone, NC 28607, United States)
The Postpartum Circle is open to parents who are pregnant or with babies up to the age of 18 months. This includes biological and adoptive parents. We offer a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for you to share your experience, strengthen coping strategies for mental health and wellness, and connect with other families. This group meets in person every Wednesday from 11:30-12:30 PM at Boone Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The group is free. and childcare and lunch are provided! Contact Sophie for more information at sophierudisill@thechildrenscouncil.org.

CPR and Pediatric First Aid -
2026-11-09 18:00 - 2026-11-10 21:00 | Private: Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Room, 2640 NC Hwy 105, Suite 101, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
CPR/Pediatric First Aid

This training is for early childhood providers who are currently certified or need full certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Participants must have a valid email to receive a two-year certificate and pocket card following the training. Cards will be issued by the American Heart Association.
Please note that you must attend both sessions to be certified. First Aid is scheduled for the 11th.
