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SUMMARY:3-Day Nurturing Fathers' Program™ Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Register today at bit.ly/FNC3DayFathersOct! \nOur interactive 3-day Nurturing Fathers’ Facilitator Training teaches the values\, philosophy\, & constructs of the Nurturing Fathers’ Program™. Ideal for new parent educators as well as those with experience who are new to Mark Perlman’s Nurturing Fathers’ curriculum. Specific topics include: behavior management\, personal power\, effective communication\, family support principles\, and the building of a positive self-concept. The training also addresses Nurturing Fathers’ Program implementation and the whys and hows of father engagement. \nThis training is intended for Massachusetts DCF\, Community Connections\, and FRC Staff. Please email Paul N. Toruño Melville\, FNC’s Director of Training\, with any questions: pmelville@familynurturing.org. \nLocation: DCF Springfield Area Office \n 
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/3-day-nurturing-fathers-program-facilitator-training/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Technical Assistance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Melville":MAILTO:pmelville@familynurturing.org
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SUMMARY:Preschool Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Join our in-person playgroup for children ages 1-4 with parents/caregivers\, and learn songs\, games\, and activities to support your child’s development. Facilitated in English on Wednesdays\, and in Spanish and English on Fridays. \n  \nWHEN: Wednesdays\, September 10–November 19\, 2025 10 AM – 12 PM \nWHERE: FNC Hyde Park\, 215-217 Garfield Avenue\, Hyde Park\, MA 02136 \n  \nTo register\, contact Nora Arara: narara@familynurturing.org 617-474-1143 x327
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/preschool-playgroup-4-2/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:FNC Hyde Park\, 215-217 Garfield Avenue\, Hyde Park\, MA\, 02136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
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SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
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SUMMARY:Terrific Twos Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with two-year-olds (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Wednesdays in October\, 10:30 am – 12 pm \nWhere: Josephine Fiorentino Community Center\, 123 Antwerp Street\, Brighton\, MA 02135 \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/terrific-twos-playgroup/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Parenting® Program: Neighborhood Community Program in Spanish & English
DESCRIPTION:An education and support program designed for parents and their children to experience together. \n\nNationally recognized family systems curriculum\nAge-appropriate groups\, lessons\, and activities\nSupportive group structure\n\nLearn and practice: \n\nParenting skill building\nLearning about child development\nConflict resolution strategies\nPositive discipline techniques\n\nUn programa de educación y apoyo diseñado para que los padres y sus hijos experimenten juntos. \n\nPlan de estudios de sistemas familiares reconocido a nivel nacional\nGrupos\, lecciones y actividades apropiados para la edad\nEstructura de grupo de apoyo\n\nPara familias que se beneficiarían de: \n\nDesarrollo de habilidades para padres\nAprender sobre el desarrollo infantil\nEstrategias de resolución de conflictos\nTécnicas de disciplina positiva\n\nRegistration is closed for this ongoing class from the second week on. / La inscripción está cerrada para esta clase en curso a partir de la segunda semana.\n \nQuestions? Contact Rosina Guerrero: rguerrero@familynurturing.org\, (617) 474-1143 x240
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-parenting-program-neighborhood-community-program-in-spanish-english-2/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:FNC Dorchester\, 200 Bowdoin Street\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosina Guerrero":MAILTO:rguerrero@familynurturing.org
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