Becoming a parent is a magical time, but it can also be stressful, isolating, and overwhelming. The Sharon community is here to help.
Join us for an innovative and comprehensive weekly program for parents with children from newborn to 5 years of age, featuring dedicated programming for both parents and their children. This initiative offers a vital space to connect with other local new parents. The psychoeducational component is grounded in the Commit to You framework, providing a supportive environment to cultivate self-compassion, navigate emotion regulation, and embrace intentional parenting. Sessions will also feature guest lectures from local health professionals on essential topics like feeding and sleep.
Each session includes:
• Themed Story Time (30 minutes): A welcome reading for parents and children to enjoy together, featuring a children’s book that directly connects to the theme of that day’s parent support group.
• Parent Support Group & Children’s Play Group (30 minutes): While children enjoy a play group with the Children’s Librarian in the activity room, parents will participate in a psychoeducational support group.
• Open Play & Socializing (1 hour): Unstructured time for families to connect, play, and build their village.
Registration is recommended so you receive email updates about the program, but walk-ins are always welcome.
Upcoming Sessions:
Tuesday, May 19 at 10:30 AM – Savoring Your Moments with Dr. Sejal Prajapati of Commit to You PLLC
Because our brains are naturally wired with a negativity bias, the hard parts of raising children can easily overshadow the beautiful parts. In this session, you will learn how to intentionally retrain your focus to also notice, appreciate, and genuinely savor the everyday joy in your life.
Tuesday, May 26 – No session
Tuesday, June 2 at 10:30 AM – Open Forum with Dr. Sejal Prajapati of Commit to You PLLC
To start out the month join us for a guided open forum to can discuss current struggles, concerns, and triumphs of parenting.
Tuesday, June 9 at 10:30 AM – Feeding Q&A with Alisa Hidalgo of Table Talk Feeding and Speech Therapy
This week we will be joined by Alisa of Table Talk Feeding and Speech Therapy for a Q&A about feeding struggles with infants and young children. Bring any concerns or questions you have about infant feeding, bottle feeding, picky eating, or food refusal.
Tuesday, June 16 at 10:30 AM – Mindfulness with Dr. Sejal Prajapati of Commit to You PLLC
Tuesday, June 23 at 10:30 AM – Topic TBA
Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30 AM – Topic TBA
Tuesday, July 2 at 10:30 AM – Topic TBA
A Partnership between Sharon Public Library, the Sharon Health Department, Commit to You, PLLC, and other local health professionals