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SUMMARY:Mind Matters (Dorchester/Hyde Park)
DESCRIPTION:Mind Matters is a workshop series providing educational resources and community support for Dorchester/Hyde Park families with young children to help foster learning at home. \n\nA 10-session series for parents. Participation is free.\nLearn strategies for how to foster your child’s development and learning at home and in school.\nDeveloped by Harvard University and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth.\nSessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, and videos.\nGroup discussions and community support with other families.\nYou will receive learning materials and activities to use at home.\n\nChild watch and refreshments will be provided! \nFacilitators: Sylvia Toruño Melville\, Tyisha Blidgen\, and Nora Arara. \nFor questions and registration\, contact Sylvia Toruño Melville. \nMind Matters Flyer English FY26
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters-dorchester-hyde-park/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:FNC Dorchester\, 200 Bowdoin Street\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sylvia Toru%C3%B1o Melville":MAILTO:storuno@familynurturing.org
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SUMMARY:Wonderful Ones Playgroup (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Tuesdays\, 10-11:30 AM \nWhere: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave\, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street) \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/wonderful-ones-playgroup-fnc-allston-brighton/2026-03-24/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T120000
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SUMMARY:Breakthrough Parenting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information\, contact: Remetrious Rogers\, M.S.\, Patch Coordinator/CBPI\, rrogers@familynurturing.org\, 857-220-2635. 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.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/breakthrough-parenting-3/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:FNC Dorchester\, 200 Bowdoin Street\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Remetrious Rogers":MAILTO:rrogers@familynurturing.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T200000
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Parenting® Program for Cape Verdean Families
DESCRIPTION:This education and support program is designed for parents and their children to experience together.  \n\nUm programa de educaçāo e apoio projetado para pais e filhos experimentarem juntos. \n\nLearn: \n\nPositive discipline techniques\nConflict resolution strategies\nHealthy child development\nAppropriate expectations for children\n\nPractice: \n\nRespect and cooperation\nCreating a loving and disciplined home\nAppropriate family roles\nSupporting children’s power and independence\n\nDinner and Transportation provided. \n\nAprender: \n\nTécnicas de disciplina positiva\nEstratégias de resoluçāo de conflitos\nDesenvolvemento infantil saudável\nExpectativas apropriadas para as crianças\n\n\nPrática: \n\nRespeito e cooperaçāo\nCriando um lar amoroso e disciplinado\nPapéis familiares apropriados\nApoiando a independência das crianças\n\n\nOferecemos Jantar e Transporte Grátis
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-parenting-program-for-cape-verdean-families-2-2/
LOCATION:FNC Dorchester\, 200 Bowdoin Street\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louren%C3%A7a Barros":MAILTO:lbarros@familynurturing.org
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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/2026-03-25/
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 (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with two-year-olds (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Wednesdays\, 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-fnc-allston-brighton/2026-03-25/
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:20260325T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Fathers’ Program™
DESCRIPTION:This supportive 13-session program for fathers learning in community offers men the tools they need to become the fathers they choose to be. \n\nBuild nurturing skills\nUnderstand healthy child development\nDevelop appropriate expectations for children\nPractice discipline with dignity\nLearn from other dads in a nonjudgmental group space\n\nStatewide DCF Referrals Accepted! 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. \nOnline Program Conducted in English – Spring 2026 Details \nDates: March 25 – June 17 \nDays: Wednesdays \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nQuestions? Contact LaWaun Curry: (617) 474-1143 x231\, lcurry@familynurturing.org \n 
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-fathers-program-3/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-fathers-program-3/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaWaun Curry":MAILTO:lcurry@familynurturing.org
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