Parenting Now and The Springfield Public Library Present

Parenting Connection: Building Stronger Families Through Play and Literacy

Join Parenting Now for a fun, supportive parenting group designed to help families build stronger connections through play, literacy, and everyday interactions. Each week offers practical ideas and simple strategies you can use at home to strengthen your relationship with your child while supporting their growth and development.

Oct. 17th: Caring for Yourself: Strengthening Your Family

Parenting takes time, energy, and patience—and taking care of yourself is an important part of taking care of your family. In this session, explore simple, realistic ways to make space for self-care, manage stress, and recharge. Discover how caring for your own well-being can help you feel more patient, present, and connected with your child.

Choose what works for your family!
Register for one session or all six. Each session features a different parenting topic, with opportunities to learn, connect, and have fun together.

Families will enjoy:

• Simple and realistic self-care strategies for parents
• Ideas for managing everyday parenting stress
• Ways to find small moments to recharge and reconnect
• Opportunities to reflect on your own needs and strengths
• Ideas for connecting through play and everyday family moments
• Opportunities to meet and connect with other parents
• Fun, hands-on activities for parents and children
• Childcare provided

Come for one week or join us for the full six-week series—every session is an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together!