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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/2025-10-15/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T173000
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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\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/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T120000
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CREATED:20250916T215234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T215234Z
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SUMMARY:Preschool Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 3-4 years old (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Thursdays 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/preschool-playgroup-4/2025-10-16/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T160000
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CREATED:20250918T160736Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Group Facilitation
DESCRIPTION:This day-long training is intended for staff who work at Massachusetts Family Resource Centers (FRCs). Please email Paul N. Toruño Melville\, FNC’s Director of Training\, with any questions: pmelville@familynurturing.org. \nLocation: Holyoke\, MA \nLanguage: English
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/effective-group-facilitation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Technical Assistance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Melville":MAILTO:pmelville@familynurturing.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T113000
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CREATED:20250908T184109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T184523Z
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SUMMARY:Small Sprouts Infant Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Connect with other caregivers and learn to support your young child’s development through play. Free for infants (aged 3-6 months) with a parent/caregiver. Older siblings and all languages welcome (facilitated in English). \nTo register\, contact Tyisha Blidgen at 617-474-1143 x327 or tblidgen@familynurturing.org.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/small-sprouts-infant-playgroup-2/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:FNC Dorchester\, 200 Bowdoin Street\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tyisha Blidgen":MAILTO:tblidgen@familynurturing.org
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Playgroup
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nWhen/cuando: Fridays\, 10 am – 12 pm\, September 12 – November 21. Viernes\, 12 de septiembre – 21 de noviembre\, 10 am – 12 pm \nWhere/dónde: 215-217 Garfield Ave\, Hyde Park\, MA 02136 \nWho/quién: Hyde Park families with children aged 1-4 (siblings welcome). Familias de Hyde Park con niños de 1 a 4 años (hermanos bienvenidos) \nContact to Register/contacto para registrarse: Nora Arara\, narara@familynurturing.org or (857)230-9036 \n 
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/bilingual-playgroup/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:FNC Hyde Park\, 215-217 Garfield Avenue\, Hyde Park\, MA\, 02136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T103000
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Bilingual Baby/Toddler Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:What: A parent-child playgroup with songs\, games\, and activities to support your young child’s development. Facilitated in English and Spanish. \nAprenderemos canciones\, juegos y actividades para apoyer el desarrollo de tu bebé. \nWhen: Fridays\, 10:30-11:30 AM \nWhere: 640 Washington Street\, Brighton (Outside on the Lawn!) \nWho: Allston-Brighton families with children 0-24 months old \nContact: Sandra McCarthy\, smccarthy@familynurturing.org or 857-230-3523. Please register at tfaforms.com/5182289. \nOur 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.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/outdoor-bilingual-baby-toddler-playgroup-2/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
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CREATED:20250916T220145Z
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SUMMARY:FNC Allston-Brighton Dress Up Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Put on your cutest costumes and join the fun at FNC Allston-Brighton’s annual Dress Up Celebration! (Nothing scary\, violent\, or offensive\, please.) Snacks and fun activities will be provided. Join us outside on the lawn at FNC Allston-Brighton for a festive community celebration for the whole family: 640 Washington Street\, Brighton\, MA 02135.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/fnc-allston-brighton-dress-up-celebration/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bing Jiang":MAILTO:bjiang@familynurturing.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143937
CREATED:20250918T161707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T161707Z
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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/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Technical Assistance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Melville":MAILTO:pmelville@familynurturing.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T173000
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CREATED:20250904T161842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T153824Z
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SUMMARY:Tinker Playgroups
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE 6-week playgroup to play and learn together. Meet new friends and practice important STEAM (science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math) skills for young children ages 2-5 years old. \nWHEN: September 8 – October 20\, 2025\, Mondays\, 4:30 – 5:30 PM \nWHERE: Roslindale Public Library\, 4246 Washington St\, Roslindale\, MA 02131 \nContact Nora Arara to Register: Narara@familynurturing.org 857-230-9036
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/tinker-playgroups/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:FNC Hyde Park\, 215-217 Garfield Avenue\, Hyde Park\, MA\, 02136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
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