Terrific Twos Playgroup
2026-01-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-21 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Who: Allston-Brighton families with two-year-olds (baby siblings welcome!)
When: Wednesdays, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Where: Josephine Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA 02135
What: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome.
Questions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org
Registration: 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.

Nurturing Parenting® Program: Neighborhood Community Program in Spanish & English
2026-01-07 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-14 17:30 - 20:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
An education and support program designed for parents and their children to experience together.

Nationally recognized family systems curriculum
Age-appropriate groups, lessons, and activities
Supportive group structure

Learn and practice:

Parenting skill building
Learning about child development
Conflict resolution strategies
Positive discipline techniques

Un programa de educación y apoyo diseñado para que los padres y sus hijos experimenten juntos.

Plan de estudios de sistemas familiares reconocido a nivel nacional
Grupos, lecciones y actividades apropiados para la edad
Estructura de grupo de apoyo

Para familias que se beneficiarían de:

Desarrollo de habilidades para padres
Aprender sobre el desarrollo infantil
Estrategias de resolución de conflictos
Técnicas de disciplina positiva

Registration 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.

Questions? Contact Rosina Guerrero: rguerrero@familynurturing.org, (617) 474-1143 x240

Grupo de juegos para padres y hijos en Dorchester
2026-01-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
Gratis para niños de 1 a 4 años con un padre/cuidador. Hermanos menores y todos los idiomas son bienvenidos. Se imparte en inglés los miércoles y en español los jueves.
Cuando: Los jueves, 10 am – 12 pm
Dónde: FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
Contacto: Tyisha Blidgen, tblidgen@familynurturing.org, 617-474-1143 x327
Las inscripciones para este grupo de juego están completas. Comuníquese con Tyisha para obtener información sobre los próximos grupos.

Little Sprouts Playgroup (Dorchester)
2026-01-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
A playgroup for the littlest learners! Come join in with other families by enjoying some playful moments that your children learns and develops through play.
When: Fridays, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
Contact: Tyisha Blidgen, tblidgen@familynurturing.org, 617-474-1143 x327
Registration for this playgroup is currently full. Please contact Tyisha for more information or to get on a waitlist for upcoming playgroups.

Math Everywhere Playgroup
2026-01-12 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-19 16:30 - 17:30 | FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA, 02136, United States
Join us for a FREE 6-week playgroup to play and learn together. Meet new friends and practice important early math skills for young children.
When: Mondays, 4:30-5:30 PM, January 12-March 16
Where: Meets in-person at the Roslindale Public Library, 4246 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA.
To Sign Up: Contact Nora Arara to register!

Wonderful Ones Playgroup
2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:30 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!)
When: Tuesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Where: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street)
What: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome.
Questions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org
Registration: 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.

Breakthrough Parenting
2026-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
This 12-week parenting class teaches strategies and techniques for positive childrearing. Learn how to move from struggle to cooperation as a family and gain understanding of your child’s development, all within a supportive, compassionate small group setting.
Registration for this ongoing class is closed from the second week on.
Note that registration for this class must be completed through the DCF Virtual Gateway system. Please do not fill out an FNC intake form for this class.

For more information, contact: Remetrious Rogers, M.S., Patch Coordinator/CBPI, rrogers@familynurturing.org, 857-220-2635

Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
2026-01-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
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.
Please 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.
(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page, or fill out an interest form here.)

Preschool Playgroup
2026-01-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA, 02136, United States
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.
WHEN: Wednesdays, January 14 – March 11, 10 AM – 12 PM
WHERE: FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136
To register: contact Nora Arara

Dorchester Parent-Child Playgroups (Led in English)
2026-01-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
Free for children aged 1-4 with a parent or caregiver. Younger siblings and all languages welcome. Share fun activities with your child: storytime, arts and crafts, music, movement, and more! Led in English on Wednesdays and in Spanish on Thursdays.
When: Wednesdays, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
Contact: Tyisha Blidgen, tblidgen@familynurturing.org, 617-474-1143 x327
Registration for this playgroup is currently full. Please contact Tyisha for more information or to get on a waitlist for upcoming playgroups.

Preschool Playgroup
2026-01-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-22 10:30 - 12:00 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 3-4 years old (baby siblings welcome!)
When: Thursdays in October, 10:30 am – 12 pm
Where: Josephine Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA 02135
What: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome.
Questions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org
Registration: 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.

Bilingual Playgroup
2026-01-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA, 02136, United States
We will learn songs, games, and activities to support your young child’s development. Facilitated in English and Spanish.
Aprenderemos canciones, juegos y actividades para apoyar el desarrollo de tu bebé. Facilitado en inglés y español.
When/cuando: Fridays, 10 am – 12 pm, January 16 – March 13. Viernes, 16 de Enero – 13 de Marzo, 10 am – 12 pm
Where/dónde: 215-217 Garfield Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Who/quién: Hyde Park families with children aged 1-4 (siblings welcome). Familias de Hyde Park con niños de 1 a 4 años (hermanos bienvenidos)
Contact to Register/contacto para registrarse: Nora Arara, narara@familynurturing.org or (857)230-9036

Bilingual Baby/Toddler Playgroup (FNC Allston-Brighton)
2026-01-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-23 10:30 - 11:30 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
What: A parent-child playgroup with songs, games, and activities to support your young child’s development. Facilitated in English and Spanish.
Aprenderemos canciones, juegos y actividades para apoyer el desarrollo de tu bebé.
When: Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM
Where: 640 Washington Street, Brighton
Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 0-24 months old
Contact: Sandra McCarthy, smccarthy@familynurturing.org or 857-230-3523. Please register at tfaforms.com/5182289.
Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators, Elayne and Sandra, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this month. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.

Clases de inglès / English as a Second Language
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 | FNC Chelsea Community Connections, 113 Hawthorne Street, Chelsea, MA, 02150, United States
Aprende inglés. Gana confianza. Construye comunidad. Ven a mejorar tu inglés, hacer nuevos amigos y abrir puertas a nuevas oportunidades.
¡No se necesita experiencia previa en inglés!
Lugar: Revival Chelsea, 278 Broadway, Chelsea, MA
Las clases de inglés finalizan el 9 de abril de 2026.

Learn English. Gain confidence. Build community. Come improve your English, make new friends, and open doors to new opportunities.

No prior English experience is necessary! English classes end on April 9, 2026.
