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Hello Families!
Spring is almost here! We have lots of programs to keep your family busy and connected during the month of March!
The Center for Families offers programming for Cambridge families and their children ages birth to 8 years old. We offer parent/child activities, playgroups, parenting workshops, infant support, family fun events, programs just for dads, and more!
If you have not subscribed to this newsletter and would like to receive it, please email centerforfamilies@cambridgema.gov.
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Infant Programming
For Cambridge Parents and Aaregivers with Babies from Birth - 15 months
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Infant Support Group/Baby Time Playgroups
We are offering two playgroups in two locations (please choose one location).
North Cambridge Series: Mondays 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Center for Families Infant Room Peabody School, 70 Rindge Ave
*Dates listed on flyer
East Cambridge Series: Tuesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Frisoli Youth Center, 61 Willow St.
*Dates listed on flyer
To register, email Christine Doucet, Infant Program Coordinator, at cdoucet@cambridgema.gov.
*Once you have registered, you don't need to attend all of the sessions*
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Register for Nurturing Touch/Baby Massage Series
Massaging your baby helps develop strong relationships between you and your child, helps your baby relax, decreases gas and constipation, increases body awareness and maturation, and regulates sleep.
Join this 6-part series for Cambridge families with a baby 5 weeks old through pre-crawling.
Dates: Wednesdays, 4/24, 5/1, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, and 6/5
12:30 - 1:45 p.m. outside at Sennott Park (305 Broadway)
If raining, group will be held inside Moses Youth Center (243 Harvard St)
This is a hybrid group. Parents can join virtually on Zoom or in person. Registration required.
To register, email Christine at cdoucet@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-3003.
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Parent/Child Activities for Cambridge Families | |
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Providers Drop-In Playgroup
For Cambridge childcare providers, nannies, and the children they care for only.
Meet other childcare providers in the Cambridge community and engage in fun activities and games with the children you care for! Playgroups are facilitated by CFF staff.
Where: Moore Youth Center (12 Gilmore St)
When: Thursdays, 3/7 and 3/14
*Spring dates coming soon*
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
For more information, call Cynthia at
617-349-6385.
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Pajama Story Time!
CFF and the Cambridge Public Library invite Cambridge children from birth through age 8, and their grownups, to join us in person for songs, stories, and rhymes to wind down the day.
Where: O'Neill Library (70 Rindge Ave.)
When: Tuesdays, 3/26, 4/30, 5/28, and 6/25
Time: 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.
No registration needed; just come if you can!
Contact Cynthia at 617-349-6385 or email cwoodward@cambridgema.gov for more information.
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Spring Playgroups Coming Soon!
We are busy planning our upcoming Spring Playgroups series!
Look out for our April newsletter for Spring Playgroups dates and locations, including information on how to register!
Have questions or want more information? Contact Cynthia at cwoodward@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-6385.
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Events and Parent Workshops | | |
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Moms' Discussion and Craft Activity Group
Friday, March 15 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Center for Families (Peabody School, 70 Rindge Ave).
Join the Center for Families and other moms as we talk about parenting and share our experiences while doing a craft activity together. Limited childcare available for children who are walking. Activity kits and snacks will be provided.
All mothers must register. To register, email Kim at ktran@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-7252.
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Family Fun and Movement Event
For Cambridge families with children 3-8 years old
Join The Center for Families and Knucklebones for a fun morning of games, movement and family fun!
Where: Gately Youth Center
(70 Rindge Ave., behind the Peabody School)
When: Saturday, March 16
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Registration required, space is limited!
To register, contact Cynthia at cwoodward@cambridgema.gov or call
617-349-6385.
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Talking About Race with Young Children
A series for white parents raising white children
This 5-part virtual series is for families who live or work in Cambridge. Join us and other parents for a presentation and discussion each week. Each session will include an activity to practice between sessions.
Sessions run from 8 - 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21
and April 4 and 11.
Registration required. Space is limited! We will send a confirmation that you have a spot.
Have questions, or need help registering? Contact Cynthia at cwoodward@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-6385.
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Save The Date: Friday, April 12
Crafts, Stories, and Books, Oh My!
Join the Center for Families for our family craft and literacy night! Join us for an evening of crafts, stories, and activities. We will have free books and pizza too!
Friday, April 12, 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. at the King Open School (850 Cambridge St).
This event is for Cambridge families with children aged 2 - 8 years old.
No need to register, just come by! For more information, contact Cynthia at cwoodward@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-6327.
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Cambridge Dads is a partnership between the Center for Families and the Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative. Cambridge Dads connects with fathers and father figures and provides information on how a dad can get involved with Cambridge Dads.
Our programs include:
* Events for Dads and kids
* Events and workshops for Dads only
* Connection one-on-one
* Information on community resources
* Information on child development
Connect with Cambridge Dads!
Call or text us at 857-209-4964
Follow us on Facebook (@CambridgeDads), Twitter (@CambDads), and Instagram (@CambridgeDads)
Join our Fatherhood Text Campaign!
A great way to stay connected and informed! Recevie a text once a week about fatherhood, events, and activities to do with your kids in Cambridge
To sign up: Text the word "father" to 877-936-3237
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Dads & Kids At The Gym!
Join us for fun, games, and activities with your child! All dads, uncles, male caregivers, grandfathers, step-dads, godfathers, etc. who have at least one child aged birth to 8 are welcome. Light breakfast provided!
Series runs on Saturdays, March 9, April 6, and May 11, at Gately Youth Center (70 Rindge Ave. behind Peabody School), 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Registration required. To register, email cambdads@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-6385.
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Register for the upcoming Dads Basketball Spring Series!
Join other Cambridge dads, male caregivers, uncles, step-dads, grandfathers, etc., for a weekly evening of basketball!
Series runs Tuesdays, April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, and June 11, at Fletcher Maynard Academy (225 Windsor St., enter through Harvard St. entrance), 6 - 8 p.m.
Registration required. To register, contact Matt at mdottin@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-6385.
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Save The Date!
Dads & Kids Game Night!
Hey Cambridge Dads! Join us for a night of games and fun at our Dads & Kids Game Night!
We will have different board games, puzzles, and movement games facilitated by Knucklebones!
This program is for all Cambridge dads, uncles, male-caregivers, grandfathers, step-dads, godfathers, and the children they care for.
Event will take place at the on Wednesday, April 10 at Cambridge Community Center (5 Callender St), 6 - 8:00 p.m.
Have questions or want more information? Contact Matt at mdottin@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-6385.
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Ages and Stages Questionnaire | |
Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) with The Center for Families
The ASQ online tool helps you to better understand all your child's different stages of development from one month up to 5 years old with activities you can do at home. It only takes about 10 - 15 minutes to complete the questionnaire!
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Center for Families Help In A Bag! | |
Are you looking for some ideas on how to support your little one? The Center for Families offers free resource bags families can borrow on the following topics:
- First Time Dads
- Getting Ready to Share
- Biting Hitting
- Fun with Language
- Starting Childcare or School
- A New Baby in the Family
- Death of a Loved One
- Potty Training
- More topics coming soon!
Each bag is filled with engaging books for toddlers and preschoolers as well as articles and resource lists, including websites for parents.
If you are interested in borrowing any of the resource bags or have any questions, please contact Kim Tran at 617-349-7252 or email ktran@cambridgema.gov.
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Interested in getting more updates about City programs, opportunities and events for Cambridge kids, youth, and teens?
From summer camp to STEAM activities; athletic leagues to afterschool programs; teen internships to family movie nights, and more - subscribe to the monthly DHSP News for Kids, Teens, and Families newsletter!
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More Resources and Supports for Families
Center for Families staff can connect you to local agencies in Cambridge and surrounding communities for assistance ranging from education, food, housing, and much more.
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The Center for Families is funded by the City of Cambridge, the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC), Children’s Trust, Cambridge Public Schools, and the Cambridge Health Alliance. | | | | |
