Parenting Journey Blog
Check out resources, tips, and news from the Parenting Journey blog!
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Parents with NYF Deaf Services Celebrate ‘Parenting Journey’ Graduation
June 20, 2017This post was written by The New York Foundling and originally appeared on www.nyfoundling.org. Four parents receiving services through The New... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey Seeks New Clinical Director
May 16, 2017Parenting Journey is currently seeking a dynamic, innovative, and experienced professional to serve as Clinical Director. The Clinical Director is... [Read More]
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Imari Paris Jeffries Named Managing Partner At Parenting Journey
April 06, 2017(April 6, 2017) SOMERVILLE, MA\\– Parenting Journey (formerly The Family Center) is pleased to announce its recent hire of Imari... [Read More]
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Parent Spotlight: Alyse Bookman and Isamar Gonzalez
March 28, 2017With three children ages one, six, and seven, Alyse Bookman and Isamar Alonso Gonzalez have their hands full. Despite the... [Read More]
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Opioids Take Hold but Parenting Journey Fights Back
March 24, 2017A National Epidemic Drug overdose deaths and opioid-involved deaths are on the rise across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and throughout... [Read More]
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What Does it Mean to Discipline Children, and How do I do it! Part 1.
March 23, 2017Written by Amy Brinn, LICSW Clinical Director, Parenting Journey Parents guide the problem solving process by providing children with clearly... [Read More]
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Spring 2017 Groups Announced!
March 21, 2017We are excited to announce that our Spring/Summer Parenting Journey Groups start the week of May 8th. No matter where... [Read More]
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Monthly Giving Program Launched
March 20, 2017Monthly Giving Campaign In February of this year, Parenting Journey launched a monthly giving program: a great vehicle for making... [Read More]
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Know Your Rights Event – March 20, 2017
March 07, 2017In response to recent executive orders, Parenting Journey is teaming up with the Political Asylum/Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project to hold this... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey in Guatemala: What Happens When You Acquire a Voice to Create Change?
March 02, 2017They felt like it was a life changing experience – that they were able to acquire their voices in a... [Read More]
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How to Spot the Warning Signs of Depression
January 26, 2017By Jane Moore January 24, 2017 Depression is a tricky thing; it... [Read More]
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Parent Spotlight: Mark Contrado Jr.
December 15, 2016Everyone has a different walk of life and everyone is here for the same reason – to be a better... [Read More]
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2017 Trainings Announced
December 15, 2016Dates for Winter & Spring 2017 Announced – Upcoming Facilitator Training Groups Parenting Journey Facilitator Training for Professionals begins in... [Read More]
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A DOORWAY TO ELEVATE: A FACILITATOR’S TESTIMONIAL
December 14, 2016I believe in the Parenting Journey and the curriculum: what it offers and what it can do for families, moms,... [Read More]
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Upcoming Winter 2017 Group Schedule
December 13, 2016It’s not easy being a parent in today’s busy world. Our programs are designed to help you meet life’s challenges... [Read More]
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Sober Parenting Journey: Groups and Trainings
December 12, 2016Sober Parenting Journey is now offered as a group for parents in Somerville and a training for facilitators in New... [Read More]
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Annual Family Holiday Carnival 2016
December 11, 2016On December 8th, Parenting Journey hosted dozens of families for our Annual Family Holiday Carnival, a yearly celebration in honor... [Read More]
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Evaluation Study Update
December 10, 2016As you may remember from our last newsletter, this past September Parenting Journey launched an evaluation study as part of... [Read More]
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Job Opening: Bilingual Office Coordinator
December 08, 2016Parenting Journey seeks a dynamic, highly motivated, full-time, bilingual engagement coordinator/receptionist for our office in Somerville’s Union Square. The receptionist... [Read More]
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Sober Parenting Journey Facilitator Training to Launch in June 2017
October 14, 2016What is Sober Parenting Journey? Sober Parenting Journey is a 14-session group specifically designed for parents in recovery. This program... [Read More]
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Parent Spotlight: Shayla Reid-Bokuniewicz
October 05, 2016“I never expected that having a baby would bring my life to a standstill,” recalls Shayla. Unemployed and feeling the full... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey International: Guatemala
October 05, 2016“The mothers’ stories in Guatemala are like the moms’ stories in the U.S. Issues parents face are universal.” So started... [Read More]
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Family Holiday Carnival 2017: December 8th
October 05, 2016Mark your calendars because Parenting Journey’s Annual Family Holiday Carnival is around the corner and coming fast. Each year we... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey & Bright Horizons Foundation Celebrate the Rededication of Sonia’s Place
October 02, 2016SOMERVILLE, MA (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 Friends and family of the Parenting Journey® and Bright Horizons Foundation for Children® joined... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey is searching for a new Executive Director
October 01, 2016The search is underway. We are looking for an energetic and passionate individual to step into this leadership role. The Executive Director will have... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey Leadership Transition
July 14, 2016Dear Parenting Journey Friends, I write to tell you the bittersweet news that I will be leaving my position as... [Read More]
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Giving Thanks for a Strong Partnership: Parenting Journey and ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services
July 04, 2016By Kate Pace, MSW, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator at ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services ABCD Head Start &... [Read More]
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Measuring Impact: Evaluation Study to Launch in September
July 04, 2016For more than 30 years, Parenting Journey has been focused on helping parents build stronger families by developing the inner... [Read More]
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Community Cooks: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
July 04, 2016Sometimes when you least expect it, great things happen. In early 2015, Community Cooks reached out to Parenting Journey and offered us... [Read More]
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Team Member Spotlight: Hannah Collins
July 03, 2016Hannah Collins has joined the Parenting Journey team as the research manager. Hannah is originally from Seattle, Washington and graduated... [Read More]
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The Neighborhood Place celebrates first Parenting Journey graduation in Miami, FL
July 03, 2016May 23rd marked The Neighborhood Place‘s inaugural graduating Parenting Journey group; and what a success! We spoke with Olabisi B-Castro,... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey Launches Inaugural East Boston Group
July 03, 2016For years parents in East Boston have been interested in taking part in Parenting Journey groups and now, in an... [Read More]
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The Art Connection names Parenting Journey recipient of 18 original pieces
July 03, 2016In May, Parenting Journey was selected by The Art Connection to receive original artwork to enliven and brighten our space.... [Read More]
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Parent Ambassador Spotlight: Gladis Cordon
July 03, 2016Gladis Cordon is a graduate of the Parenting in America, Parenting Journey and Parenting Journey II groups. She now volunteers... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey Partners with Bright Horizons Foundation for Children to Design Creative, Educational Space for Hundreds of Children
May 27, 2016Parenting Journey, a non-profit organization providing strength-based programs for parents, was the recipient of funds and talents from the Bright... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey provides keynote presentation at ABCD Head Start Parent Recognition & Training Breakfast
May 24, 2016Parenting Journey was honored to provide the keynote presentation at the ABCD Head Start Parent Recognition & Training Breakfast on May 12. The... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey featured at LCCC’s 15th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Breakfast
April 29, 2016Parenting Journey was honored to be featured at the Lynn Community Connections Coalition’s 15th annual child abuse prevention awareness breakfast... [Read More]
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Join Our Team: Grant Writer
April 11, 2016Join our team! Parenting Journey is seeking an experienced grant writer with a proven track record of securing funds. If... [Read More]
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Training Special – Limited Time Offer
April 08, 2016For a limited time only, we will be giving away one set of Parenting Journey I ice-breaker buttons to anyone... [Read More]
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Hildebrand brings Parenting Journey to Devon House in Dorchester
April 07, 2016Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center, Inc., located in Dorchester, MA, is launching its inaugural Parenting Journey group on April 7th.The group... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey welcomes Eliot Community Human Services
April 05, 2016In early April, Eliot Community Human Services expanded their service area into Somerville, MA. From this new location – located within Parenting Journey’s... [Read More]
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Facilitator Spotlight: Cristina Pacano
March 28, 2016“I will not teach or love or show you anything perfectly, but I will let you see me, and I... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey’s presence in Massachusetts continues to expand
March 28, 2016Parenting Journey’s presence in Massachusetts continues to expand, with three new Parenting Journey I groups running at Lynn Community Connections... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey launches a Parent Ambassador program
March 28, 2016The best person to explain Parenting Journey to potential participants is Parenting Journey graduates. Parenting Journey facilitator, Deanne Dworski-Riggs came... [Read More]
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Spring group schedule has been released
March 28, 2016It’s not easy being a parent in today’s busy world. Our programs are designed to help you meet life’s challenges... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey comes to Rifle, CO
March 28, 2016Rifle Middle School – the largest middle school on the western slope of Colorado – began offering the Parenting Journey program... [Read More]
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Bright Horizons: The Gift of Warmth
December 14, 2015This winter, our partners at Bright Horizons made a wonderful contribution of knit blankets, gloves, hats and scarves to parents in our... [Read More]
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Parenting Journey Holiday Carnival
December 14, 2015When the jolly, red-clad, white-bearded gentlemen entered, the smiles of children and grown-ups alike lit up the room, well, like... [Read More]
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“The Gift of Empathy” — Meet Delores Reyes
December 14, 2015The challenges of substance abuse and the daily struggle for sobriety … Babies addicted to methadone … Gang members for... [Read More]
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New Parenting Groups Beginning in January
December 14, 2015Discover and nurture your inner strengths during Parenting Journey’s 12-week group curriculum. Be the wonderful, effective parent that you know... [Read More]