Family Nurturing Center

Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.)

Nurturing Parenting® Program: Neighborhood Community Program in Spanish & English
2025-12-03 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-10 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-17 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-24 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-31 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-07 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

Wonderful Ones Playgroup
2025-12-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-06 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
2025-12-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-06 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

El Programa para Padres Cariñosos™ - Programa Virtual en Español
2025-12-09 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/el-programa-para-padres-carinosos-programa-virtual-en-espanol-2/2025-12-09/
El programa para padres cariñosos™ ofrece a los hombres las habilidades que necesitan para convertirse en los padres que desean ser.

Cultivar habilidades de crianza
Comprender el desarrollo infantil saludable
Desarrollar expectativas apropiadas para los niños
Practicar la disciplina con dignidad
Aprenda de otros papás en un espacio grupal sin prejuicios

La inscripción está cerrada para esta clase en curso a partir de la segunda semana.
Tenga en cuenta que la inscripción para esta clase debe completarse a través del sistema DCF Virtual Gateway. No complete el formulario de admisión de FNC para esta clase.
Questions? Contact John O’Neil: Joneil@familynurturing.org; 617-474-1143 x251

Nurturing Fathers’ Program™ (Online Program for English Speakers)
2025-12-09 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-fathers-program-online-program-for-english-speakers-2/2025-12-09/
The Nurturing Fathers’ Program™ offers men the tools they need to become the fathers they choose to be. Registration is open statewide for this online program conducted in English.

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

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.
Questions? Contact John O’Neil: Joneil@familynurturing.org or 617-474-1143 x251

Kindergarten Registration Workshop
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA, 02136, United States
Join us for information about next year’s kindergarten registration deadlines and documents needed to register your children, as well as a chance to meet other families. Snacks will be provided!
When: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Ave
Questions? Contact: Nora Arara

Holiday Celebration with FNC Hyde Park
2025-12-15 17:30 - 19:00 | FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA, 02136, United States
Join us to celebrate the winter holidays! Food and activities for kids will be provided.

Dorchester Parent-Child Playgroups (Led in English)
2026-01-07 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.

Terrific Twos Playgroup
2026-01-07 10:30 - 12:00 | 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.

Grupo de juegos para padres y hijos en Dorchester
2026-01-08 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 | 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.
