October 2022

Join NPN program manager, Tareema, and other NPN members at the Cradle to Crayons Giving Factory.  We will help sort and organize donations in the Cradles to Crayons warehouse.
 
Each adult may bring one child.  If you are bringing a child, register for 1 adult and 1 child.  Children must be at least 5 years old.
 
Registration is a 2-step process. You must complete both steps to secure your spot.
1. RSVP with NPN. You will immediately receive an event confirmation email from NPN.
2. Complete the Cradles to Crayons registration link included in your NPN event confirmation email.
 
Cradles to Crayons is located at 4141 W. George St., Chicago, IL 60641.  There are 33 parking spaces in front of the building that are first come first serve.  There is also street parking.  Please do not drive past the concrete barriers that separate the shipping and receiving area of the building. 
 
All adults and children must wear a mask over their nose and mouth. (Volunteers must wear the mask provided by Cradle to Crayons for the duration of their shift)
 
Spaces are limited. Please honor your RSVP.  RVSP no later than January 1st, 2022!
 
Postpone your RSVP only if the following apply:
- Diagnosed with COVID-19 and have not yet been cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities.               
- Exposed to a person with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
- Experiencing symptoms of illness such as a fever, cough, or shortness of breath.
 
Questions? Contact Tareema at tareema@npnparents.org
 
 

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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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Attention moms over 40 with children between 2 months and 3 years old - this is the group for you!
 
Please join PN member and 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 April meetups and drop in for as long as you can! This group will meet at 12:15 - 1:00 PM on Fridays, April 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th. You will receive a Zoom link the day 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 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, 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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NPN's annual Online Auction offers great deals on items Chicago parents want and love, including kids' classes, restaurant gift certificates, massages and access to cool experiences you can't find anywhere else.
 
With the proceeds from our auction, NPN, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will be able to continue to provide support and resources designed to solve the challenges of parenting in Chicago.
 
Bidding opens May 5 at 5am and closes at 10pm on May 9.
 
Preview link for items at www.biddingforgood.com/npnparents
 
Questions? Email Melanie Schlachter at auction@npnparents.org.
 
Thank you to our sponsors:
 
Presenting sponsor: Soccer Pods
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Major sponsor: Children's Learning Place
 

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