https://www.npnparents.org/discover/Neighborhood Parents Network - All Activityenhttps://www.npnparents.org/discounts-directory/goods-retail/parkdibs-r1011/ParkDibs watches Chicago Park District programs and emails you the second a spot opens back up. Sold-out programs reopen all summer as families cancel, and ParkDibs makes sure you're the first to know.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:13:54 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/articles/parenting-changes-our-brains/Trending: Parenting Changes Dads’ Brains TooAnyone who’s experienced “baby brain” knows that it can be disorienting to forget basic information or not quite feel like yourself. Those sensations are all valid and come with a huge explanation: Pregnancy literally reshapes a mother’s brain. Brain rewiring: Pregnant moms’ brains shed gray matter—about 5% overall. Smarter for motherhood: Expectant mothers’ brains change in the areas that impact empathy and bonding, in anticipation of the work of motherhood. In second pregnancies, those changes become even more fine-tuned. Long-lasting effects: The effects of this brain rewiring can last up to six yearsafter having a baby. Gray matter rebuilds: Mother’s brains rebuild gray matter in the first weeks, months, or potentially years after birth. Pretty incredible! Moms aren’t the only ones who experience a brain reconfiguration in preparation for a baby. New research shows dads’ brains also conduct a bit of “pruning” and gradually reduce gray matter in the first few months postpartum. The loss of gray matter isn’t as substantial as what moms experience, but the changes indicate that fathers' brains change to become primed for caregiving. There are so many questions about the effects of brain changes for postpartum moms. More research could help us learn more about the long-term impacts and the link with postpartum depression, which impacts one in eight women in the U.S. TL;DR: Parents' brains change (maybe even forever) after welcoming children, and that’s astounding. 👋 Are you an expectant or new mom (or do you know one) looking for community? NPN will be (re)launching a New Moms Group this fall. Stay tuned! In Chicago Parenting News: This Chicago-area college exists virtually even after it closed its physical campus in May. Chalkbeat reports that most schools decided to keep their assistant principals even after CPS cut funding. CPS’ budget is in the works for next year, but the Chicago Sun-Times reports that these important school resources will remain untouched. The Illinois Department of Early Childhood will now perform the work done by three former early childhood state agencies. Parenting IRL: Tips to Simplify ParentingThe pressure to do “all the things” as a parent can feel insurmountable at times. This is a topic we’ve been chatting about in this newsletter in recent weeks, and it’s the subject of a forum post that’s resonating with many NPN community members. One parent asks for advice on how to simplify parenting and family life beyond trimming down activity lists. How can you do less while still providing for your children without feeling guilt or FOMO? What do you do about the pressure you feel from your children, friends, or yourself to do it all? Let us know how you maintain balance. Subscribe to the NPN Weekly to get more parenting news, trends, and tips straight to your inbox!Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/701-human-connection-in-the-digital-age-fostering-resilient-empathetic-children/An Evening with Dr. Dana Suskind In a world increasingly shaped by screens and technology, how do we raise children who are resilient, empathetic, curious, and deeply connected to others? Join renowned author and pediatric physician Dr. Dana Suskind for an inspiring, free evening centered around her newest book, Human Raised. Drawing on research, storytelling, and years of experience working with children and families, Dr. Suskind explores why the most powerful influence on a child’s development is not technology, curriculum, or artificial intelligence — it is human connection. Guests will hear practical insights and hopeful ideas for how families and communities can nurture respectful, compassionate children prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world. 5:00 PM Cocktails 6:00 PM Program *This event is for adults only This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Valet is included (free of charge). This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: scalabrese@kcmgc.org.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:13:04 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/700-human-raised-a-family-experience-an-afternoon-of-interactive-family-play-in-the-museum-with-dr-dana-suskind/Families are invited to join Dr. Dana Suskind for a special interactive afternoon of play at Kohl Children’s Museum, inspired by the themes of her newest book, Human Raised. Centered around human connection, character development and early childhood learning, this family-focused experience will encourage meaningful conversations and shared discovery through play. Throughout the Museum, quotes from Dr. Suskind’s book will prompt reflection and engagement, tying key messages from the book to play in the exhibits and beyond. All regular exhibits will be open for play; Adventures in Art will close at 3 PM. Throughout the afternoon, Dr. Suskind will help welcome families and share brief reflections on the importance of relationships, communication, and connection in a child’s development. The first 100 families to check in will receive a free copy of Human Raised and will also have opportunities to participate in a book signing and photo opportunity with the author. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Lot parking available at the Kohls Children's Museum. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: scalabrese@kcmgc.org.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:08:58 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/articles/five-questions-claire-mindful-birthing/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/articles/home-births-on-the-rise/Trending: The Rise of Home BirthsEarlier this spring I listened to The Birth Keepers, a heavy but captivating podcast series by the Guardian about the free birth trend, which involves giving birth at home without any medical involvement. Emily Oster covered this topic at the beginning of June and was adamant that no one pursue free births. Medically attended home births, however, are a different story. Oster and others point to data that shows more people are turning away from the hospital for births—though with the help of a medical professional at home. In 2019, 1% of births happened at home. In 2023, that number jumped to 3.5%. Home births spiked to a 30-year high during the pandemic. The shift could be a combination of factors, including: The rise of c-sections (again) to approximately 1 in 3 U.S. births. A black maternal mortality rate that’s about 3.5 times higher than among non-Hispanic white women. An increase in the number of certified midwives, with licensing or some sort of regulation in 38 states. While Oster flatly discourages free birthing, she points to the potential benefits of medically attended home births, including fewer interventions. But if transferring to a hospital is necessary, the complications and risk factors increase. Even Oster admits that there’s no right or wrong answer about home births. It’s a highly personal decision, where and how to give birth, and facts and figures only ever tell a fraction of the story. 👋 Are you an expectant or new mom looking for community? NPN will be (re)launching a New Moms Group this fall. Stay tuned! In Chicago Parenting News: This after-school program aims to teach AI literacy to kids with good old-fashioned pen and paper. Thanks to a network of 277 air quality monitors, Chicago can keep an eye on air pollution year-round. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that a quarter-million student loan borrowers in Illinois need new repayment plans. Parenting IRL: Gratitude From Our ChildrenParenting comes with numerous challenges, but this recent post on our forum is a helpful reminder to zoom out and acknowledge the loving, thoughtful things children do to show appreciation. Teaching gratitude is a parenting pillar for many of us, which makes moments like a thank you for preparing a meal or an offer to pick something up at the store all the more meaningful. What do you your kids do to show that they’re thinking of or appreciate you? We’d love to hear from you! Subscribe to the NPN Weekly to get more parenting news, trends, and tips straight to your inbox!Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/699-npn-new-moms-group-0-6-months/Connect with other new moms facing similar changes, challenges, and joys that you are experiencing as a new parent. This group is for moms with babies aged 0-6 months. 🙌 Free with your RSVP 👩‍🍼Limited to 10 moms 🕰️ Meet for 90 minutes the same day and time each week for 3 consecutive weeks 🤗 Facilitated by NPN staff and mom volunteers 👶 Babies expected and welcome Your RSVP is for one three-week session. To build community and find support, we ask that moms attend the full session (three meetings). Session Information Thursdays, September 10th, 17th, and 24th, 2026 1:00-2:30 PM Bubbles Academy West Town 1308 N Elston Ave, Chicago RSVP required RSVP by clicking the green "register now" button to the right (mobile users scroll down) Questions? Email Executive Director Amy Johnson at amy@npnparents.orgMon, 29 Jun 2026 23:05:15 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/698-queen-of-angels-lets-play/Neighborhood parents and littles (ages 2-4) are invited to come out for a fun-filled morning of exploration and friendship on Saturday, July 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.! Guided by our Bridge Program teacher, Mrs. Claire Immonen, there will be movement activities and art. Dress for a little water and paint! There will be snacks and the chance to meet other neighborhood families. Siblings are welcome. This is the perfect opportunity to check out our space let your child play in a safe, joyful environment. Spaces are limited, so please register in advance. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Free lot parking at Sunnyside and Western. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: pweinmann@queenofangelschicago.org.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:51:39 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/resources/us/chicago-style-parenting-season-1-r59/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/video-library/schools/ai-in-schools-r157/Martin Moran, Head of Program for Middle and Upper School at Bennett Day School, talks with Amy about the current feelings around AI in schools, what has changed in schools because of AI, and what primary concern adults, especially adults in schools, need to have as they engage with AI. They dive into what an 'AI-resilient' assignment looks like today and the skills that students need to have in this age of AI. (Hint: it's probably not what you are thinking.) This session was originally recorded in June 2026 for NPN's podcast, Chicago Style Parenting.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/articles/using-ai-as-coparent/Parenting IRL: Parenting Coaches, Anyone? Have you ever worked with a parenting coach? Are you interested in working with one? The profession has been on the rise in recent years as demand for parenting education has increased. One member’s asking for recommendations for parenting coaches who could improve a sibling rivalry dynamic in the family and ideally provide an in-home assessment. If you have personal experience or tips you’d like to share, please join the conversation. Trending: Parenting With AIWe’ve established that parents feel a lot of pressure to spend enough time—and especially enough quality time—with their kids and parent the “right” way 24/7. This stress is even leading to a phenomenon called “quiet cracking,” which is a chronic feeling of burnout at home and as a parent. While community building is the most effective antidote, some parents are turning to AI for daily, time-saving parenting assistance. On a practical level, one mom says that using AI has saved her a minimum of 10 hours each week. And that time saved means she can spend more time with her daughter. How does she use it? Planning the weekly schedule (think organizing calendars for everything from childcare to activities and individual work schedules) Creating a grocery list and submitting a grocery order Charting her child’s developmental milestones Others who fall in the “momfluencers” sphere report saving loads of time with the help of AI agents. One Swedish momfluencer says that offloading to ChatGPT lifted 97% of the burden off her shoulders. While AI can be problematic and cumbersome too, it turns out moms are using it to solve a big problem: the unequal distribution of work at home. Maybe there’s a case for AI as one fix for lightening the mental load that many moms continue to carry. In Chicago Parenting News: According to Chalkbeat, kindergarten teachers now have an official definition of play-based learning to put into practice in their classrooms. Every Chicago Public Library card holder can access The New York Times for free. The playground and outdoor spaces at the Obama Presidential Center open to the public on Friday, June 19, at 6 a.m. WBEZ reports that shootings have increased around closed city schools that were left vacant and not repurposed. New state program with EBSCO Information Services brings more than 50 research databases to local libraries. Before You Go ...Did you know we have a standing Tuesday morning walk at Horner Park and new summer coffee breaks on the books? We’d love to see you! And if you have an event you’d like to share with the NPN community, you can submit your event here. Subscribe to the NPN Weekly to get more parenting news, trends, and tips straight to your inbox!Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/resources/us/nmg/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/697-films-on-the-green-arco/Films on the Green Presents Arco by Ugo Bienvenu Join us for the second Films on the Green screening in Chicago with Arco, a visually stunning French American animated adventure for children and families, featuring the voices of Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, Andy Samberg, and Flea. Set in the year 2075, the film follows Arco, a boy from the distant future who accidentally lands in a fragile world where he meets Iris, a brave young girl, and her robot companion Mikki. Together, they embark on a journey that could change the fate of their world. Produced by Natalie Portman and directed by Ugo Bienvenu, Arco combines breathtaking animation with a heartfelt story about friendship, imagination, and the urgent need to protect our planet. Organized by Villa Albertine, the French Institute for culture and education in partnership with the Chicago Park District Free and open to the public — no ticket required. No RSVP is required, but you can go here for more information and to reserve a spot. Street parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: chicago@villa-albertine.orgFri, 19 Jun 2026 15:27:02 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/articles/five-questions-linda-sleep-tight-consultants/Our daughter is a little over 3.5, but we spent nearly nine months in her second year of life struggling with sleep. What were we thinking?! That’s something Linda Szmulewitz of Sleep Tight Consultants quickly helped us let go of. She taught us to stop troubleshooting in the sleep-deprived moment, set boundaries, and give ourselves a break. I was happy to have the opportunity to ask Linda five questions about sleep for NPN readers in a similar boat. Here’s what she had to say about sleep training, sleep crutches, and emerging from the newborn sleep trenches. 1. At what age should parents consider sleep training their children and is it ever too early, late, or ill-advised (when potty learning, welcoming a sibling, etc.) to do so? The time to start sleep training is 1) once your child is at an age when they are capable of soothing and regulating themselves. I start working with families at 18 weeks at the earliest. And beyond that 2) when whatever you are doing to help your child sleep is no longer working for you, your child or your family. That is to say that if whatever you are doing is working then far be it from me to say that it is a problem. As far as too late, I work with children until they are 10 years old so these are certainly things that are still changeable into school age years. These sorts of changes don’t necessarily get easier to make though as children get older. As far as timing, it isn’t a great idea to be trying to make changes that require a lot of consistency in the midst of anything that might be disruptive. Potty training could be one of those things, visitors who are going to make consistency hard, an upcoming trip (within the next 2 weeks—especially for toddlers/older children), a move or the imminent arrival of a sibling. 2. What's a sleep crutch, and how can parents determine if they're OK to use for their child/children? A sleep crutch or sleep association is anything you do to or for your child to help them fall asleep at bedtime and then often back to sleep overnight. Some examples of sleep crutches are feeding (nursing or a bottle), holding, rocking or bouncing to sleep. For children who are in a bed, the most common sleep crutch I see is when parents are laying down with their child to fall asleep at bedtime and then again overnight or co-sleeping whether it is at bedtime or throughout the whole night. Newborn babies and children under 4-6 months often need help falling asleep at bedtime. This is normal and to be expected. Often those things that we do to help our children fall asleep will stop working at some point in time. Just like in my answer to the question above, a sleep crutch is never something that is a problem until it is no longer serving you. In some cases, sleep crutches can continue to work as children get older but it will take longer and longer to coax a child into sleep as they have more capacity to stay awake for longer periods of time. In many cases, whatever you do to or for your child to help them fall asleep, they may need that much and more as the night goes on. 3. What's the deal with sleep regressions? Are they fact or fiction or something in between? Sleep regressions are absolutely real. Some children experience more regressions than others. This can often be related to your child’s temperament and how sensitive they are to things that are both changing in their body or things that might be changing in their environment. Sleep regressions most commonly are correlated with periods of developmental change/growth. The big ones are at 4 months (burst of developmental awareness, rolling, growth spurt), 9 months (separation anxiety, learning how to pull up to stand), 12 months (walking), 18 months (language developing very rapidly), 2 years (more language development, words having more power), 2.5/3ish (moving from a crib to a bed). Regressions can also be brought on by travel, illness or teething—times when parents end up not being as consistent as they might be otherwise, especially if these inconsistencies persist beyond when the disruption resolves. 4. What general recommendations do you have for first-time parents, especially when struggling with interrupted sleep and night feedings? In the early months, when you are in the trenches, know that this is normal. Hard, yes, absolutely. I would never minimize how difficult those early newborn days/months can be. It will get better though, both when your baby is at a developmental stage when they are capable of doing more independent soothing and regulation and their brain is developed in a way that enables them to sleep better, but also when they are at an age when you can make more significant changes. Honestly, my strongest recommendation would be to stay away from the internet and social media that makes it seem like you are doing it all wrong and everyone else has these things figured out. And see what kinds of supports you can put in place while you need them. This may be parents taking shifts throughout the night in order to help each parent get some longer stretches of sleep at a time (heads up that the short end of the stick shift is the early morning when sleep is the least consolidated for newborns)—this can be done even if you are breastfeeding, having family or close friends provide respite either at night or during the day to help you recover a bit or possibly a few nights of postpartum doula support. I promise, this is not forever, it can get better! 5. If you could give one piece of life-changing advice/encouragement to parents of children struggling with sleep, what would it be? My advice would be to help your child, at the very least, learn how to fall asleep independently at bedtime. This is often the key to the whole night. About 80% of all children will eventually sleep through the night once they have fallen asleep on their own at bedtime. It can certainly make a big difference. Linda Szmulewitz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Gentle Sleep Coach. As owner of Sleep Tight Consultants, she has worked for over 15 years with tired families all around the world to teach their children the lifelong skill of sleeping. She also runs The Chicago New Moms Group.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/articles/modern-parenting-is-tough/Parenting IRL: Teaching Teens to Save Money Is teaching financial literacy on your parenting to-do list? It might be top of mind or maybnot, considering that financial literacy among U.S. adults is at a 10-year low. That figure includes Gen Z-ers. One NPN member wonders if other parents of teens also require their kids to save. Do you press your kids to save a certain percentage of what they earn? Did you start earlier than high school? Weigh in! Trending: Modern Parenting Is Tough Modern parenting is tough with a capital T, and probably getting even harder. Why? We’re inundated with messaging that tells us how to parent but rarely get the kind of validating in-person feedback we need when struggling with guilt over missing sporting events, feeling exhausted, or struggling against systems—like the modern work day—that aren’t friendly to parents, especially those with young children. The way parents responded in surveys by Nanit, New America, and Teleflora says it all: Over 70% of parents say they wish they had more time with their kids. More than half of parents think they’re not spending enough quality time with their kids during the work week. Nearly 40% of moms feel guilty about being overwhelmed or distracted. More than 60% of parents say they want more personal time. But almost 70% say they feel guilty about wanting/needing that time to themselves. If those stats speak to you, you’re not alone. And the good news is that experts agree that talking to other parents and trusting your own instincts are powerful tools to block out the noise and focus on what actually works for you as a parent. 👋 Are you an expectant or new mom looking for community? NPN will be launching a New Moms Group this fall. Stay tuned! 🗓️ In Chicago Parenting News:The Chicago Sun Times reports that e-scooters are popular among city teens, but they’re proving dangerous and even deadly. Your rising eighth grader will take a new high school admissions test in October. Chalkbeat has more. Good news for pool-goers: Block Club reports that the city’s outdoor pools will open a week early this summer. Parents in Chicago and throughout the state now have NICU leave. Have you heard Illinois passed a landmark AI law mandating third-party audits and oversight? Before You Go ...We’ll be at Horner Park Playground (near the picnic table area) Sunday, June 28, for a casual playground hang. Stop by for a snack, crafts, and the chance to earn one month—or up to six months—of free membership. Register now or just check in with me on Sunday. Subscribe to the NPN Weekly to get more parenting news, trends, and tips straight to your inbox!Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/696-npn-horner-park-playdates/Though the school year has come to an end, NPN playdates will continue through the summer! Join us at Horner Park playground for a casual Sunday morning gathering. We'll set up 🫧 bubbles, 🎨 crafts, and 🧃juice boxes for the kids. Not an NPN member? No problem! Bring a neighbor, friend from school, relative, or anyone you know who might be interested in connecting with other parents of young children. ⭐ Stop by and check in with Yoona and earn up to six months of free membership! ⭐ Directions and Parking The playground is on the northeast corner of the park by the field house, along California Ave, between Cullom and Montrose. Free parking is generally available in the attached parking lot and on California Ave. Look for a picnic table covered in an NPN tablecloth or other NPN signage, Yoona in an NPN t-shirt, or just a blanket on the ground with craft projects on top! NPN Summer Playdates at Horner Park 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Sunday, June 14 - rescheduled due to rain Sunday, June 28 - new date! Sunday, July 12 Sunday, August 9 RSVPs not required, but encouraged for planning purposes. Tell us you're coming by clicking the green button on the right. (Mobile users scroll down.) Have questions? Email yoona@npnparents.org Cover image credit: Ivan MudrukSun, 14 Jun 2026 13:45:57 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/695-4th-on-53rd-parade-and-free-festival/Celebrate the 4th of July in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, with a beloved local tradition going back 30+ years - the 4th on 53rd Parade and Free Festival! The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. with marching bands, floats, community groups, and kids on decorated bikes - with a free festival after the parade from 12-3 p.m. featuring performances, games, bouncy houses, face painting, magician, and more! This is a free event, and no RSVP is required. But you can go here for more information. Street, garage, and lot parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: acsrodon@uchicago.edu.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:00:25 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/articles/mom-aesthetic-venmo-grad-invites/Parenting IRL: Venmo and Grad Invites? If you have graduates in your family or social circle, you might have a stack of paper grad party invites on your fridge, in your inbox, or all over your social feeds. But do any of these invites/announcements include a Venmo QR code, like one NPN member recently shared? The original poster is more than happy to give a graduation gift but finds the QR code a bit much. Are paper checks too much of a bother? Do kids not know how to deposit physical checks?! QR codes are everywhere, and I guess they’ve made their way to graduation announcements too. What do you think of this move? Is it something your family has done or would consider? Trending: Mommymaxxing or Team Beta MomIf you’re at all active on social media, you don’t have to look far to find examples of Mommymaxxing. It’s the mom version of the Looksmaxxing trend that has young men focused with perfecting the way they look. Mommymaxxing is all about maximizing motherhood. That means "bouncing back" after birth with ease, seamlessly choreographed sleep and after-school routines, and choosing the ideal extracurricular activities for the college prep pipeline. It’s aspirational and appealing content but unrealistic for many. If Mommymaxxing is all about perfectionism, Beta Mom-ing is the exact opposite. It’s laundry and mess everywhere and feeling OK with that and not planning every detail of the day. And you know what else is a hallmark of a Beta Mom? Asking for help from a trusted support network because you know you can’t do it all alone. Parenting labels are meh for many of us. Chances are you don’t fall neatly in either camp. I know I don’t. But one thing I think we can all agree on is that parenting is plain tough, and we could all use a break from expectations and judgment. In Chicago Parenting News:The Chicago Tribune reports that a cellphone ban was approved by Illinois lawmakers and is anticipated for the 2027-2028 school year. School Board campaigning season begins; Axios has your guide. Teens can join the Y for free this summer. WBEZ spoke with three recent Chicago college grads navigating the tough job market. Before You Go ...Join me at Horner Park Sunday, June 14, for a casual playground hang. We’ll have crafts and snacks. Plus, you can earn one month—or up to six months—of free membership. RSVP to let us know you’ll be there! Subscribe to NPN Weekly to get more parenting news, trends, and tips straight to your inbox!Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:24:00 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/694-coffee-break-summer-with-npn-at-la-boulangerie-co/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:10:15 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/693-coffee-break-summer-with-npn-at-la-boulangerie-co/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:08:31 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/692-coffee-break-summer-with-npn-at-la-boulangerie-co/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:06:25 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/691-coffee-break-summer-with-npn-at-la-boulangerie-co/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:04:05 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/690-coffee-break-summer-with-npn-at-la-boulangerie-co/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:48:20 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/689-coffee-break-summer-with-npn-at-la-boulangerie-co/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:46:30 +0000https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/688-coffee-conversation-play/Come learn about Alpha Club at Lisa Herold Consulting We’re creating a warm, welcoming space for children and families — a place for play, connection, learning, and community. Join us for coffee, conversation, and a chance to: Tour the space Learn about the Alpha Club vision Share your ideas and hopes for the community Meet other local parents Help shape future programs and events Whether you’re looking for play opportunities, family connection, after-school activities, or simply a place to belong, we’d love to meet you! There will be a 2nd date as well, June 20 9:15 AM to 11:15 AM. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please email lisa@lisaheroldconsulting.com to register. Street parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: lisa@lisaheroldconsulting.com.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:07:26 +0000