Parenting
Toddler Parent Group: The New Parent Group We Didn’t Have
First Parish in Needham 23 Dedham Avenue, NeedhamDid you bring home a baby during the COVID-19 lockdown? Come join fellow parents of “pandemic babies” who are navigating the world of raising young children in what can feel like a whole new world. We will share our worries, joys, experiences, and resources on all things parenting: transitions, social skills, struggles with separation, navigating […]
Hope Starts With Us – Back to School Anxiety
Memorial Park, Needham Needham, MA, United StatesJoin in the kickoff event for Mindful Community on Thursday, October 26th from 7:00-8:00pm (Memorial Park Fieldhouse, Needham, MA) for “Hope Starts With Us - Back to School Anxiety”. Produced by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), "Hope Starts With Us" will help tella story and ask important questions around students' anxieties as they […]
Mindful Community: The Emotional Lives of a Teenager
Join us for a Mindful Discussion on The Emotional Lives of a Teenager by Dr. Lisa Damour Wed, Nov 8th from 7:00 – 8:00pm (on Zoom). Come join Dr. Lisa Damour the author of three New York Times best sellers: Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers for clear, research-informed explanations alongside illuminating, […]
Helping Toddlers Celebrate Holidays with Joy
Zoom: bit.ly/HighFiveHolidaysA Zoom UU Needham talk by author J.L. Shattuck about five rituals that can help make special days more enjoyable for you and the toddlers you love. Free.
Raising Resilient Children in a Stress-Filled World
Zoom: bit.ly/ResilientChildrenZoom talk with Dr. Robert Brooks. The role of a parent has always been a gratifying and challenging responsibility. The challenges have intensified in today's world given the ramifications of COVID, political divisiveness, and the impact of social media. In his presentation Dr. Brooks will offer realistic strategies for nurturing self-worth, caring, responsibility, and resilience […]
NHS PTC and Craft Fair Committee Social
Please join us for a wine, cheese, and dessert reception! Grab a friend and join the fun, all middle and high school parents are welcome! Please sign up here and we will send you the address before the event (hint: an NHS mom is hosting). Hope to see you on May 9th!
Modeling Matters: What Parents Need to Know (and Do) to Decrease Stress, Worry, and Anxiety in Kids
Broadmeadow Performance Center 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham Community Council is excited to announce the next installment of its Mindful Community speaker series, featuring esteemed psychotherapist, Lynn Lyons. Lyons will share her insights and expertise about decreasing stress, worry and anxiety in kids through modeling. Current news about young people and mental health has created warranted concern, but the information can […]
Early Education and Childcare Panel Discussion
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesWhat’s up with Early Education and Childcare in Massachusetts? And how you can help. Progressive Needham invites you to join us for a panel discussion followed by audience questions on Sunday May 19 at 3 PM at the Needham Public Library. Quality affordable early education and childcare is critical to Massachusetts families and to our […]