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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. WHEN: September 8 - October 20, 2025, Mondays, 4:30 - 5:30 PM WHERE: Roslindale Public Library, 4246 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131 […] |
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Friends and supporters of FNC are cordially invited to our Fall Open House. Come meet our staff and learn more about the programs you support through your giving! Please join us for a tour, refreshments, and a brief presentation about FNC's mission and work. Feel free to include a friend in your RSVP! 
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 Tuesdays and in Spanish on Wednesdays. To register, contact Tyisha Blidgen at 617-474-1143 x327 or tblidgen@familynurturing.org. 
Busy Buddies on the Go! Who: All Allston-Brighton families with young children are welcome! When: Every Tuesday in September, 10-11:30 AM Where: Rogers Park Playground, 30 Rogers Park Ave, Brighton, MA 02135 (Playgroup meets at Hardiman Playground on Wednesdays and Thursdays) What: Sensory play, circle time, songs and games Register at: tfaforms.com/5181165 Contact: Elayne Baskin |
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Join our in-person playgroup for children ages 1-4 with parents/caregivers, and learn songs, games, and activities to support your child's development. Facilitated in English on Wednesdays, and in Spanish and English on Fridays. WHEN: Wednesdays, September 10-November 19, 2025 10 AM - 12 PM WHERE: FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136 […] 
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 martes y los miércoles grupo bilingue en español e inglés. Free for children aged 1-4 […] |
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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. Location: Holyoke 
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. When/cuando: Fridays, 10 am - 12 pm, September 12 - November 21. Viernes, 12 de septiembre - 21 de […] 
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). To register, contact Tyisha Blidgen at 617-474-1143 x327 or tblidgen@familynurturing.org. |
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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. WHEN: September 8 - October 20, 2025, Mondays, 4:30 - 5:30 PM WHERE: Roslindale Public Library, 4246 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131 […] |
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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 Tuesdays and in Spanish on Wednesdays. To register, contact Tyisha Blidgen at 617-474-1143 x327 or tblidgen@familynurturing.org. 
Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) When: Tuesdays in October, 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 […] 
Join us for three free sessions for infants (0-12 months) and caregivers together. Discover the amazing benefits of infant massage Build a stronger bond with your baby Help calm your baby, regulate your baby's sleep, and reduce stress levels When: Tuesdays, September 30, October 7 & 14, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Where: Roslindale […] |
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Join our in-person playgroup for children ages 1-4 with parents/caregivers, and learn songs, games, and activities to support your child's development. Facilitated in English on Wednesdays, and in Spanish and English on Fridays. WHEN: Wednesdays, September 10-November 19, 2025 10 AM - 12 PM WHERE: FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136 […]
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 martes y los miércoles grupo bilingue en español e inglés. Free for children aged 1-4 […] 
Who: Allston-Brighton families with two-year-olds (baby siblings welcome!) When: Wednesdays in October, 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; […] |
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Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 3-4 years old (baby siblings welcome!) When: Thursdays in October, 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 […] |
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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. Location: Holyoke, MA Language: English
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. When/cuando: Fridays, 10 am - 12 pm, September 12 - November 21. Viernes, 12 de septiembre - 21 de […]
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). To register, contact Tyisha Blidgen at 617-474-1143 x327 or tblidgen@familynurturing.org. |
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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. WHEN: September 8 - October 20, 2025, Mondays, 4:30 - 5:30 PM WHERE: Roslindale Public Library, 4246 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131 […] |
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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 Tuesdays and in Spanish on Wednesdays. To register, contact Tyisha Blidgen at 617-474-1143 x327 or tblidgen@familynurturing.org.
Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) When: Tuesdays in October, 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 […]
Join us for three free sessions for infants (0-12 months) and caregivers together. Discover the amazing benefits of infant massage Build a stronger bond with your baby Help calm your baby, regulate your baby's sleep, and reduce stress levels When: Tuesdays, September 30, October 7 & 14, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Where: Roslindale […] |
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Join our in-person playgroup for children ages 1-4 with parents/caregivers, and learn songs, games, and activities to support your child's development. Facilitated in English on Wednesdays, and in Spanish and English on Fridays. WHEN: Wednesdays, September 10-November 19, 2025 10 AM - 12 PM WHERE: FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136 […]
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 martes y los miércoles grupo bilingue en español e inglés. Free for children aged 1-4 […] 
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 […] |
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Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 3-4 years old (baby siblings welcome!) When: Thursdays in October, 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 […] |
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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. Location: Holyoke, MA Language: English
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. When/cuando: Fridays, 10 am - 12 pm, September 12 - November 21. Viernes, 12 de septiembre - 21 de […]
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). To register, contact Tyisha Blidgen at 617-474-1143 x327 or tblidgen@familynurturing.org. |
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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. |
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Register today at bit.ly/FNC3DayFathersOct! Our 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 […]
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. WHEN: September 8 - October 20, 2025, Mondays, 4:30 - 5:30 PM WHERE: Roslindale Public Library, 4246 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131 […] |
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Register today at bit.ly/FNC3DayFathersOct! Our 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 […] 
Put on your cutest costumes / Traditional clothes and join the fun! Nothing scary, violent, or offensive, please. Contact: narara@familynurturing.org ¡Vístete con tus disfraces/ropa tradicional más lindos y únete a la diversión! Nada de terror violencia ni ofensa, por favor. Contacte a: ysoto@familynurturing.org
Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) When: Tuesdays in October, 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 […] |
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Register today at bit.ly/FNC3DayFathersOct! Our 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 […]
Join our in-person playgroup for children ages 1-4 with parents/caregivers, and learn songs, games, and activities to support your child's development. Facilitated in English on Wednesdays, and in Spanish and English on Fridays. WHEN: Wednesdays, September 10-November 19, 2025 10 AM - 12 PM WHERE: FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136 […]
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 […] |
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Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 3-4 years old (baby siblings welcome!) When: Thursdays in October, 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 […] |
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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. When/cuando: Fridays, 10 am - 12 pm, September 12 - November 21. Viernes, 12 de septiembre - 21 de […]
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). To register, contact Tyisha Blidgen at 617-474-1143 x327 or tblidgen@familynurturing.org. 
What: 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. When: Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM Where: 640 Washington Street, Brighton (Outside on the Lawn!) Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 0-24 months old Contact: Sandra […] |
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This annual walk-through Halloween event for children and families is a highlight of the year at FNC Dorchester, with games, treats, dancing, and a prize for the best-decorated car. Put on your cutest costume and join the fun! To learn more or sign up for a parking spot, contact Tyisha Blidgen: tblidgen@familynurturing.org. |
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Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) When: Tuesdays in October, 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 […] 
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 […] 
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 […] |
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Join our in-person playgroup for children ages 1-4 with parents/caregivers, and learn songs, games, and activities to support your child's development. Facilitated in English on Wednesdays, and in Spanish and English on Fridays. WHEN: Wednesdays, September 10-November 19, 2025 10 AM - 12 PM WHERE: FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136 […]
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 […]
Who: Allston-Brighton families with two-year-olds (baby siblings welcome!) When: Wednesdays in October, 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; […] |
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This FREE annual conference and networking event is a chance to connect with other providers, refresh your professional skills, and nurture yourself and your community. All those who are currently offering Family, Fathers', and other Nurturing Programs, as well as those who are interested in learning more about these programs, are invited to join us. […]
Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 3-4 years old (baby siblings welcome!) When: Thursdays in October, 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 […] |
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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. When/cuando: Fridays, 10 am - 12 pm, September 12 - November 21. Viernes, 12 de septiembre - 21 de […]
What: 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. When: Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM Where: 640 Washington Street, Brighton (Outside on the Lawn!) Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 0-24 months old Contact: Sandra […] |
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