May 2022

As part of our All About Baby's programming, we are excited to host a June Virtual Toddler Moms' Night "Out!"
 
Toddler moms always need a break - here is your chance to gather and gab with moms who are as entertained and frazzled as you are with your little wonders. Grab your favorite beverage and join us Wednesday, June 9th at 8PM!  NPN member and volunteer, Cathy, will lead a Zoom chat for moms with children between 18 months and 3 years to connect and talk about the unique challenges and joys you face as moms.
 
This event is for NPN members only. Please register once. You will receive an email confirmation after you register with the Zoom link. For non-members, as part of our June All About Baby programming, you can join NPN for $30 using the promo code AllAboutBaby to receive a discount.  Questions? Contact NPN Program Manager Meredith Marzano at mmarzano@npnparent.org.  
 
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Erikson Institute. NPN is proud to share information about Erikson Institute's Fussy Baby Network:
 
The Fussy Baby Network offers a range of parent support services around crying, sleeping, and feeding issues for babies and toddlers up to age 3. We provide free phone support through our warmline at 1.888.431.2229, staffed by our warm and caring family/infant specialists. We also offer free virtual home visits to families no matter where they live. Finally, we provide support groups for parents to talk together about the challenges they face and how they cope. All of our services are available in English and Spanish.  

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Attention Single Moms By Choice - this is the group for you! Join other SMC moms on June 16th via Zoom to to connect and talk about the unique challenges and joys you face as moms.
 
This members only group will meet Wednesday, June 16th from 8 PM -  8:45 PM via Zoom. Please RSVP today and you will receive your Zoom link in your confirmation email. 
 
Should you have any questions please email Program Manager, Meredith Marzano, at mmarzano@npnparents.org.
 
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Erikson Institute. NPN is proud to share information about Erikson Institute's Fussy Baby Network:
 
The Fussy Baby Network offers a range of parent support services around crying, sleeping, and feeding issues for babies and toddlers up to age 3. We provide free phone support through our warmline, staffed by our warm and caring family/infat specialists. We also offer free virtual home visits to families no matter where they live. Finally, we provide support groups for parents to talk together about the challenges they face and how they cope. All of our services are available in English and Spanish.

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Choosing the right preschool for your child can be an overwhelming task, especially in Chicago where there are so many options.  With so many different preschool philosophies, how do you know which philosophy works for you and your family?
 
In this discussion you will learn about a variety of preschool philosophies, hear examples of good questions to ask and things to think about when you are researching preschools, and walk away confident in your ability to choose a preschool that is a good fit for your family.
 
There will be time for Q&A at the end!  Our esteemed school panel consists of:
 
Erin Woodhams, Director of Marketing, Admissions, and Communications, British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park
Meg Fitzgerald, Director of Early Childhood Education, Bennett Day School
Samantha Maxwell, Preschool Director, Bubbles Academy Arts-Integrated Preschool
Andrea Shaffer, Faculty Director, Chicago Waldorf School

 
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park, we also appreciate our Supporting Sponsor, Bennett Day School.
 
By registering for this event, you agree that NPN may share your name and email address with our presenting sponsor.
 
 
 
 

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Attention moms over 40 with children between newborn and 4 years old (or about that age) - this is the group for you!
 
Please join NPN volunteer, Cathy, who leads a Zoom chat for moms 40+ to connect and talk about the unique challenges and joys you face as moms.
 
Please sign up for this group to attend one or all of these meetups and drop in for as long as you can! This group will meet at 8:00 to 9:30 PM. You will receive a Zoom upon RSVPing and the link again before the meeting.
 
NPN members only. Please register once for you and your child(ren). You will receive an email confirmation after you register. Questions? Contact Cathy at giantjumperee@gmail.com.
 
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Erikson Institute. NPN is proud to share information about Erikson Institute's Fussy Baby Network:
 
The Fussy Baby Network offers a range of parent support services around crying, sleeping, and feeding issues for babies and toddlers up to age 3. We provide free phone support through our warmline, staff by our warm and caring family/infant specialists. We also offer free virtual home visits to families no matter where they live. Finally, we provide support groups for parents to talk together about the challenges they face and how they cope. All of our services are available in English and Spanish.

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