Commonwealth Parenting Center

A Commonwealth Parenting family educator meets privately with a parent or caregiver to give targeted advice on a troubling issue or chronic concern. Sessions are usually 1 hour in length.

A Commonwealth Parenting family educator leads an instructional session in a large group format that may focus on a more general parenting topic, such as communication, gender differences, or personalities. Sessions are usually 1 hour in length, and take place in community locations.

Include all of the above services, located onsite at community centers, faith-based institutions, and schools, as well as ""On the spot"" consultations at childcare centers and preschools. A Commonwealth Parenting family educator is available for brief questions (around 10 minutes per question) that may include, sleeping challenges, behavioral issues, discipline questions, or developmental inquiries. Sessions are usually 2 hours in length.

Dadchats are informal opportunities held in local restaurants for dads, expectant dads, uncles, grandfathers, etc. to come together to have conversations about the challenges and joys of raising children. They are free and open to the public and are moderated by a professional family educator and experienced dad.