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SUMMARY:Fortalecer Las Habilidades De Crianzas (Strengthening Parenting Skills Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Estare haciendo bien mi papel\, y apoyando el desarrollo de mis hijos?\n\nUna serie de 6 semanas en donde participan en acitivades practicas y recursos para padres e hijos\nAprenderemos sobre areas del desarrollo del cerebro desde infancia y su conexion con el crecimiento\nEntender e indentificar los diversos tipos de apego\nComo brindar apoyo emocional a nuestros hijos\nLa importancia del autocuidado y estrategias\n\nCuando: Todos los Jueves Marzo 26- Mayo 7 \nDe: 5:30-8pm \nEn Persona: 215-217 Garfield Ave\, Hyde Park \nPara mas informacion y registrarse por favor contacte a: Yesika Soto\, Ysoto@familynurturing.org
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/fortalecer-las-habilidades-de-crianzas-strengthening-parenting-skills-workshop/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:FNC Hyde Park\, 215-217 Garfield Avenue\, Hyde Park\, MA\, 02136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement Events,Parenting Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yesika Soto":MAILTO:ysoto@familynurturing.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Parent-Child Playgroup (FNC Hyde Park)
DESCRIPTION: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 English and Spanish on Fridays. \nGratis 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.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/bilingual-parent-child-playgroup-fnc-hyde-park/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:FNC Hyde Park\, 215-217 Garfield Avenue\, Hyde Park\, MA\, 02136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nora Arara":MAILTO:narara@familynurturing.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T123000
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CREATED:20260202T180301Z
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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/2026-05-01/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T113000
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SUMMARY:Let's Grow Together
DESCRIPTION:Engaging your child’s developmental skills through arts\, crafts\, and fun play! \nWho: Allston-Brighton kids age 2-5. Siblings are welcome\nWhen: Every Monday morning 10 – 11:30 AM\nWhere: 640 Washington Street\, Brighton\, 02135; Downstairs in the New Balance Room \nContact: Bing Jiang (bjiang@familynurturing.org) or Sandra McCarthy (smccarthy@familynurturing.org\, 857-230-3523); register at tfaforms.com/5213270
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/lets-grow-together-2/2026-05-04/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T173000
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CREATED:20260209T201001Z
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SUMMARY:Tools for Tiny Hands (FNC Hyde Park)
DESCRIPTION:A playgroup for parents and children together! \nJoin us for this FREE in-person playgroup for children 2 to 5 years old and their adults. Learn ideas to help your child develop and practice their fine motor skills. \nLocation: Roslindale Public Library\, 4246 Washington Street\, Roslindale\, MA 02131
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/tools-for-tiny-hands-fnc-hyde-park/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:FNC Hyde Park\, 215-217 Garfield Avenue\, Hyde Park\, MA\, 02136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nora Arara":MAILTO:narara@familynurturing.org
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SUMMARY:3-Day Nurturing Fathers' Program™ Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Location: Seven Hills Behavioral Health\, 135 Gold Star Blvd\, Worcester\, MA 01606 \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. \n 
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/3-day-nurturing-fathers-program-facilitator-training-4/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Technical Assistance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Melville":MAILTO:pmelville@familynurturing.org
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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-3-2/2026-05-05/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000
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SUMMARY:Los Principios Básicos
DESCRIPTION:Estaré apoyando a mis hijos para desarrollar sus habilidades al máximo? \nEn este programa\, estaremos ofreciendo una serie de 7 sesiones donde encontrará respuestas que harán un poco más fácil las diferentes etapas de la crianza de los niños. \nAprenderemos: \n\nLos cinco componentes básicos\nCómo brindar apoyo emocinal a nuestros hijos\nActividades interactivas para poner en práctica de inmediato\nLa importancia del auto cuidado\n\nQuién?\nPara familias de Allston-Brighton con niños de 0-5 años \nCuándo\nTodos los Martes\, desde el 7 de Abril hasa el 26 de Mayo de 10 am – 12 pm\nNo habrá clases el 21 de Abril \nDónde\nJosephine Fiorentino Community Center\, 123 Antwerp St\, Allston\, MA 02134 \npara más información y registrarse por favor contactar a:\nSandra McCarthy (smccarthy@familynurturing.org; 857-230-3523) \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5XwSFYm81jpuSIu9ODJteLKlC7Gt32eSc-A83RCT-QHeKFg/viewform \nProveeremos cuidado de niños y refrigerio
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/los-principios-basicos/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
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SUMMARY:Dorchester Parent-Child Playgroups (Led in English)
DESCRIPTION: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! 12-week sessions are led in English on Tuesdays and in Spanish on Wednesdays. \nWhen: Wednesdays\, 10 am – 12 pm \nWhere: FNC Dorchester\, 200 Bowdoin Street\, Dorchester\, MA 02122 \nRegister here or contact Tyisha Blidgen with any questions.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/dorchester-parent-child-playgroups-led-in-english-2/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:FNC Dorchester\, 200 Bowdoin Street\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marisela Blanco":MAILTO:mblanco@familynurturing.org
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