Parents Forum | Come Share Your Strength

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Parents Forum fosters caring, honest and respectful
communications throughout society, starting in families.

Our Curriculum

The Parent Forum curriculum provides thoughtful examination of eight original questions about family life issues and is based on the handbook Where the Heart Listens, written by Eve Sullivan. It offers suggestions for parent groups on organizing their own activities and serves as a “workshop in your pocket” to can help parents, children and all family members improve their communications skills.

The Book

Our Workshops

The way we were raised has enormous influence on how we behave and on whether we succeed at work. Empathy, and training to develop empathy, is gaining attention as a key contributor to productivity and effective leadership. Our workshops teach communications skills designed to increase emotional awareness and conflict management skills.

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Support Us

A donation to Parents Forum is a cornerstone investment in strong communities. Your gift helps parents obtain the skills and support needed to raise happy, productive and resilient adults. Your gift brings positive change to the families and long-term change for the future of our communities.

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“I loved all the tools which we got, and becoming better parents.”
—Parent at CAPIC, Chelsea MA, 2018

“I enjoyed using the conversational formula. Also, I plan to make my own mission statement.”

—Undergraduate participant in Spotlight on Conversation, Wheelock College, Boston, MA, 2018

“ENJOYED IT!” “THANK YOU!” “Loved it!”

—Administrators, Department of Aging, Columbus, Ohio, 2016

“Impressed with a workshop that’s designed in a way to be significant in such a short time.”

—MIT administrators, Cambridge, MA, 2015

“The facilitators were warm and shared real-life experiences with us and new techniques that we could use in our lives.”

—Inmate at medium-security prison, Norfolk, MA, 2006.

“This program can be a solution. This program gives hope!”

—Inmate at medium-security prison, Norfolk, MA, 2006

Parents Forum brochure is now
available in five languages!

Our workshops build lifelong skills that help you manage your personal lives as well as our relationships at work and at home. Learn more about Parents Forum or download our brochure to find out more. Now available in: English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Portuguese.

Pandemic makes parenting resources a critical need

Jun 5, 2020

We hope you will add a favorable comment to our June 5, 2020 Communications Initiative Network Policy and Practice Blog: “Pandemic makes parenting resources a critical need” https://bit.ly/30jBNLI To comment, click "Register Now” and wait for login details and password to enter your comment, which will appear after moderator approval.

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