Parent Chats

Sharing Wisdom

We invite parents* to hold Parent Chats ANYTIME.

A Parent Chat is a gathering of parents to have intentional conversations about raising children. We believe that when parents come together, they will make connections, share wisdom and experiences, and build a community of support – so that everyone can be the parents we aspire to be. Remember when they were little? Parents and caregivers chatted at the park and daycare, giving each other support and tips. We still need that as they grow! *(NOTE: a “parent” is anyone involved in raising a child)

Host a Parent Chat today!

How? It can be as simple as:

• Meet up with other parents
• Have intentional conversations about parenting
• Tell us what you talked about! @apcyf
  

Here are some details on who, where, and how to make a Chat successful.

WHO can I Chat with?

We suggest a small group – between 5-10 people. Get together with:

• Friends
• Neighbors, or
• People from your child’s school, sports teams, clubs, scout troops or places of worship

WHERE can I hold a Chat?

Some ideas include:

• Your home
• A local park or playground
• A coffee shop or restaurant
• Libraries, community centers, or places of worship

HOW do I lead a chat?

Chats should be easy and enjoyable; below is a short how-to, with links to tools. Consider:

• Welcome everyone and tell them why you wanted this Chat.
• Start with simple agreements and guidelines
• Use questions to guide your conversation or choose a topic that interests you
• Wrap it up! What do you want to do next? 

CLICK HERE for more information about running a Chat or download a Parent Chat instruction packet.

• CONNECT with other parents and caregivers
• SHARE wisdom, experience, and concerns
• BUILD a community of support with other parents