Parents First Initiative

10/07/2026

We're excited because our Alumni Huddle is TONIGHT!

Hop on Zoom with us at 8:30pm as we reconnect with each other. We'll also be sharing real, practical tools for continuing to implement what we learned at class into everyday life with our kids.

Here's the Zoom link for the huddle: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86848967000?pwd=UkLycZswAjFY4aLOr2NtkmJ94TjmGb.1

10/05/2026

What do you do when life is painful? What about when your child is experiencing suffering? How are you supposed to parent well when you're struggling yourself to meet day-to-day demands?

For our next Parent Connect event on November 4, join us for a time of gathering as we process through what it means to parent well when life is simply not easy. Whether you are experiencing loss or struggling with the demands of parenthood in 2026, this workshop is designed to help you gain tools, community, and process through how you want to show up for yourself and your children.

10/01/2026

Parenting in community doesn't just benefit you - it also helps your child thrive. God designed us to be in relationship with each other, and the same goes for raising our kids.

Check out "Parenting Beyond Your Capacity", a book that explores how connecting with others makes this journey we're on even better, especially when we're at our limits.

09/29/2026

Parenting is hard. Take a breather with us.

09/24/2026

Calling all RHCK workshop alum! Join us for an Alumni Huddle on October 7 as we gather to reconnect and encourage one another. We'll also share more tools to help us continue putting the developmental assets into practice with our kids. See you on Zoom!

09/22/2026

Save the date for our next Parent Connect event! It will be a great opportunity to meet and be in conversation with other parents. Stay tuned - we'll be sharing more details about the event and what we'll be focusing on.

09/18/2026

We're proud to offer classes that invest in parents AND in their kids. We do this by exploring developmental assets that researchers have found are crucial to adults who are empathetic, responsible, confident, and thriving. When we pour into ourselves as parents, we have more to pour into raising our kids.

Read more on the developmental assets any why they're so hopeful to parents who are in the trenches right now.

The secret to helping children and youth grow into happy, healthy, and responsible adults isn’t really a secret at all. Research from Search Institute identifies 40 Developmental Assets that have a powerful, positive impact on young people.

09/15/2026

Today is the last day to register for a parenting workshop, offered at a Lawrenceville area school near you!

If this semester just wasn't the right time for you, we'll have new class offerings available in the spring. We can't wait to meet and cheer you on.

09/14/2026

Our parenting workshops are for more than just you as a parent - they're for your kids too.

Parents consistently tell us after they've completed a class how they've altered their approach to communicating and listening to their children, and how life-giving that has been for their family relationships. Your child feels heard, you feel more confident in what your kid needs - it's a win win for everyone.

PFI is for parents and kids alike. We're proud we get to be a part of your parenting journey to make every child feels seen, heard, and known.

09/11/2026

"What matters most is that children have consistent, responsive relationships with adults who see and value them."

Parenting truly does take a village! In fact, this is one of the developmental assets we talk about in our parenting workshop. Not only does it help us know we're not alone, but having other nurturing adults pouring into our kids is also a core aspect of children and teens' formation as they grow into caring and compassionate adults.

Check out this article to dive deeper into why at PFI, we strive to cultivate community so that you too can add to your village.
https://www.happilyfamily.com/village-parenting

Feeling exhausted and alone in parenting? Village parenting is the answer. Discover why you were never meant to raise kids alone, and how to find your people.