Family Nurturing Center

Tot Gym Playgroup: Busy buddies on the go!
2025-06-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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: Every Tuesday morning 10-11:30 am
Where: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street)
What: Activities to build growing minds, bodies, and social-emotional awareness
Questions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org
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 for Cape Verdean Families
2025-06-03 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-10 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-17 17:30 - 20:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
This ongoing program is closed to new referrals from the second week on. Looking for a parenting class? Fill out an interest form here or, if you’re a provider, make a referral here.
This education and support program is designed for parents and their children to experience together.

Um programa de educaçāo e apoio projetado para pais e filhos experimentarem juntos.

Learn:

Positive discipline techniques
Conflict resolution strategies
Healthy child development
Appropriate expectations for children

Practice:

Respect and cooperation
Creating a loving and disciplined home
Appropriate family roles
Supporting children’s power and independence

Dinner and Transportation provided.

Aprender:

Técnicas de disciplina positiva
Estratégias de resoluçāo de conflitos
Desenvolvemento infantil saudável
Expectativas apropriadas para as crianças

Prática:

Respeito e cooperaçāo
Criando um lar amoroso e disciplinado
Papéis familiares apropriados
Apoiando a independência das crianças

Oferecemos Jantar e Transporte Grátis

Mind Matters (en español)
2025-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Mind Matters son unas series de talleres que proporcionar recursos educativos & apoyo comunitario para familias de Allston-Brighton y sus niños al fomentar el aprendizaje en casa.
Una serie de talleres de 10 sesiones para padres. La participacion es GRATUITA.
Aprenda estrategias para fomentar el desarrollo y aprendizaje de sus niños en el hogar y en la escuela.
Desarrollado por la Universidad de Harvard con base a la investigacion avanzada del cerebro en el crecimiento socio-emocional e intelectual de los niños.
Las sesiones incluyen actividades manuales, mini-conferencias, y videos.
Discusiones de grupo y apoyo de la comunidad con otras familias.
Cuando: Desde Marzo 19 al 4 de Junio de 10am-12pm
Donde: (No clases Abril 23)
Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134 Proveeremos cuidado de niños y desayuno!
Para mas informacion y para registrarse, por favor contacte a: Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or 857-230-3523.
(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page, or fill out an interest form here.)

Spring Parent-Child Playgroup (facilitated in English)
2025-06-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
Free for children aged 1-4 with a parent/caregiver. Younger siblings & all languages are welcome. Share fun activities with your child: storytime, arts and crafts, music, movement, and more! Facilitated in English on Wednesdays and in Spanish on Fridays.
Please register online, or contact Tyisha Blidgen at 617-474-1143 x327 or tblidgen@familynurturing.org.

Preschool Playgroup
2025-06-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-18 10:30 - 12:00 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 2.5-4 years old (baby siblings welcome)
When: Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am – 12 pm
Where: Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Allston, 02134 (Off Western Ave.; limited street parking; Bus #86)
What: Child-centered free play activities, art, sensory, music, movement, and more!
Questions? Call or text Elayne! 617-365-3941
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.

Nurturing Fathers’ Program™ (Hyde Park DCF)
2025-06-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-11 17:30 - 19:30
This ongoing program is closed to new referrals from the second week on. Looking for a parenting class? You can fill out an interest form here, or if you’re a provider, refer a family here.
The Nurturing Fathers’ Program™ offers men the tools they need to become the fathers they choose to be.

Build nurturing skills
Understand healthy child development
Develop appropriate expectations for children
Practice discipline with dignity
Learn from other dads in a nonjudgmental group space

Family Nurturing Parenting® Program (Jackson Square DCF)
2025-06-04 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-11 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-18 17:30 - 20:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
Please note that pre-registration is required for this ongoing program. You can fill out an interest form here, or if you’re a provider, refer a family here.
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

Nurturing Fathers’ Program™ (Park Street DCF)
2025-06-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
This ongoing program is closed to new referrals from the second week on. Looking for a parenting class? Fill out an interest form here or, if you’re a provider, make a referral here.
The Nurturing Fathers’ Program™ offers men the tools they need to become the fathers they choose to be.

Build nurturing skills
Understand healthy child development
Develop appropriate expectations for children
Practice discipline with dignity
Learn from other dads in a nonjudgmental group space

Bilingual Nurturing Parenting® Program in Spanish & English (Chelsea DCF)
2025-06-05 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-12 17:30 - 20:00 | MA
This ongoing event is closed to new referrals from the second week on. Looking for a parenting class? You can fill out an interest form here, or if you’re a provider, refer a family here.
This program will be held in-person at the DCF Harbor Area Office, 80 Everett Avenue #100, Chelsea, MA 02150.
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

Virtual Nurturing Fathers’ Program™
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/virtual-nurturing-fathers-program/2025-06-05/

Spring Parent-Child Playgroup (facilitated in Spanish)
2025-06-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-13 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. Aprender actividades divertidas con su hijo: hora del cuento, artes y manualidades, música y movimiento, y más. Facilitado en inglés los miércoles y los viernes grupo bilingue en español e inglés.

Free for children aged 1-4 with a parent/caregiver. Younger siblings & all languages are welcome. Share fun activities with your child: storytime, arts and crafts, music, movement, and more! Facilitated in English on Wednesdays and in Spanish on Fridays.
Please register online, or contact Marisela Blanco: mblanco@familynurturing.org | 617-474-1143 x335

Bilingual Baby/Toddler Playgroup
2025-06-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-13 10:30 - 11:30 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Description: 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.
Facilitator: Sandra McCarthy
Ages: 0-24 Months
Date: Fridays
Time: 10:30-11:30 am
Location: 640 Washington Street, Brighton (Downstairs in the New Balance Community Room)
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.

Daddy and Me Playgroup
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
A playgroup just for dads with young children.

Relax, bond, and learn to support your child’s development through play.
Join us for arts and crafts, music and movement, circle time and storytime, light snacks, and other fun activities.
Free for children aged 1-4 with a parent/caregiver. Younger siblings and all languages welcome.

Virtual Nurturing Fathers’ Program™
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/virtual-nurturing-fathers-program/2025-06-12/

Small Sprouts Infant Playgroup
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
A playgroup for the littlest learners! Connect with other caregivers and learn to support your young child’s development through play. Free for infants (aged 0-18 months) with a parent/caregiver. Older siblings and all languages are welcome (facilitated in English).

On Our Way to School Playgroup
2025-06-16 16:30 - 17:30 | FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA, 02136, United States
What: Join FNC Hyde Park for a FREE 6-week playgroup, to play and learn together. Meet new friends and practice important school readiness skills!
Who: Families with young children ages 2-5 years old.
When: Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm on June 16th, 23rd, 30th; July 7th, 14th, & 21st
Where: Roslindale Public Library
4264 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
Registration Required! Contact Nora Arara to register.
