Happy New Year, friends!
This year at PEPS, we are diving deeper into connection: human connection and the impact that community has on new parents. PEPS reaches families right away - within weeks of their new baby's arrival. We know that the needs of babies and their parents can't wait: these earliest days and weeks of navigating parenthood are fundamental for everyone's health and well-being. When families have community to count on during the early highs and lows of having a new baby, they build confidence, they learn together, they gain an extra layer of concrete support, and they build resilience to navigate challenges as they arise.
Wishing you a 2018 full of love, family, and community to count on,
Jessica Lawmaster
Executive Director
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Calendar
January 26 and February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 11:30 - 1 pm
Drop-in for extra emotional support during the first year.
Volunteer Training: Upcoming Dates
Want to lead a group? Please RSVP to Cate Palmer to attend an upcoming training.
- Tuesday, January 23, Tuesday, 5:30 - 9:30 pm, Columbia City (Church of Hope)
- Saturday, February 3, Wallingford (Good Shepherd Center), 9:00 am - 1 pm
- Thursday, February 15, Edmonds (Community College), 5:30 - 9:30 pm
January 27 & February 10
Find the preschool for you at these resource fairs offered around the area for in-person connections between parents and early learning resources for their child. 150+ participating organizations. Visit
parentmap.com/preschoolpreviews
to learn more. And, ParentMap's Camp Fairs start Feb 3 - it's not too early to plan your summer!
February 6, 6:30-8:30 pm
What does it mean to be a "real" man? Join us and presenter Fred Capestany for good questions and conversation at this PEPS dad's night out. Register to attend this fun event.
March 6, 11 am - 1 pm
Join us and bring your friends to the 20th Annual PEPS Benefit Luncheon. We have a lot planned - including keynote from Founder and CEO of Soil and Shadow, Nikki Silvestri.
Reserve your seat here.
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Clear your plate for the best luncheon in town!
March 6 at Fisher Pavilion
Don't miss the
20th Annual PEPS Benefit Luncheon. It's going to be a great time to catch up with friends, find out what's happening at PEPS, hear from keynote speaker Nikki Silvestri and show your support for parents!
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PEPS Articles & Resources
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What does it really mean to raise globally-minded children?
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Partnership brings parent support to teen moms
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Why I Love Raising a Toddler
PEPS mom Jessica Towns is getting a little tired of the "brutally honest" stories out there and instead, shares this new post on
what's positive about parenting.
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A new way to define "parenting"
"'Parent' is not actually a verb, not a form of work."
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How to use books to talk about race
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How I learned to stop powering through
Do you find yourself
just powering through parenting? PEPS mom and writer Shawna Gamaches shares this final segment in the series, Beyond Baby Steps and what taking time for herself really means.
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Catch up on all the great things we are doing at PEPS
Attend a fun, quick 2-hour refresher training for experienced facilitators who plan to lead groups in 2018 (held at the Good Shepherd Center in Wallingford unless noted).
- March 7, 6:30 - 8:30, Redmond (Together Center)
- May 5, Saturday, 9:00 - 11:00 am
- July 16, Monday, 9:30 - 11:30 am, West Seattle (Fauntleroy YMCA)
- September 8, Saturday, 9:00 - 11:00 am
- November 3, Saturday, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Learn more >
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New Year's Resolutions Your Family Will Actually Stick To
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Kid encounters with nature: Free!
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4 Life Hacks From a First-Time Stepmom
"Becoming a stepparent is one of the most rewarding yet challenging things that I've ever done, and my first year came with so many ups and downs." ParentMap shared this story for a fresh start to the year of parenting.
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Favorite PEPS blog posts of 2017 are a great way to catch up on posts from Jasen Frelot and board member and early ed expert Debbie LeeKeenan as well as heartwarming, real and practical posts throughout the year
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Visit our corporate sponsors!
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