Samara: Nurture and Education for Parents

Samara: Nurture and Education for Parents Samara is an organization dedicated to strengthening families using a multi-generational approach.

Save the date for Samara’s Annual Summer Social that is happening August 1st at the newly restored historic barn at Moon...
04/08/2026

Save the date for Samara’s Annual Summer Social that is happening August 1st at the newly restored historic barn at Moonstone Manor! You don’t want to miss this night filled with inspiring stories about Samara’s transformational work healing families from intergenerational child trauma and loss.

Our 2026 Summer Social will have delicious food and drinks, music, a photo booth and will be featuring a live and silent auction. Be sure to save the date and keep an eye out for when tickets go on sale in May.

03/22/2026

Save the Date: 3rd Annual Samara Summer Social -
August 1, 2026,
more info to come!

10/31/2025

πŸŒ• November 5, 2025 β€” The Beaver Supermoon

Mark your calendars for one of the most spectacular sky events of the year β€” the Beaver Supermoon, also known as the year’s brightest full moon.

This supermoon gets its name from the time when beavers traditionally prepare their lodges for winter. But in 2025, it will be especially bright and golden, shining nearly 30% more luminously and appearing 14% larger than a typical full moon.

✨ Best time to watch:
Right after sunset, when the moon rises low on the horizon β€” it will appear enormous and glow with a warm, amber light.

🌾 Why it’s special this year:
The Moon will be at its closest point to Earth in its orbit (perigee), creating a stunning sight that lights up autumn skies. Across open landscapes and golden steppes, it will look like nature’s own lantern.

πŸ”­ Take a moment to step outside, breathe the cool November air, and witness our planet’s glowing companion at its grandest.

10/24/2025

The many, many, many benefits of tree climbing:

🌳 muscle strength
🌳 endurance
🌳 gross motor skills such as balance and core strength
🌳 spatial awareness
🌳 tactile, vestibular, proprioceptive input
🌳 critical thinking skills
🌳 executive functioning skills
🌳 decision-making and problem-solving skills
🌳 motor planning
🌳 emotional strength and resilience
🌳 sense of accomplishment
🌳 self-confidence
🌳 imaginative and creative play

Most importantly...having fun!

08/18/2024

Thanks to everyone for an amazingly successful event last night!
Special shout out to Moonstone Manor and Food for Thought Catering!!!

πŸ₯‚ Samara's Summer Social is quickly approaching! πŸ₯‚ Join us for an unforgettable evening as our friends at Moonstone Mano...
06/28/2024

πŸ₯‚ Samara's Summer Social is quickly approaching! πŸ₯‚

Join us for an unforgettable evening as our friends at Moonstone Manor & Food For Thought Catering host a fundraising event for Samara.
π™π™π™š π™™π™šπ™©π™–π™žπ™‘π™¨:
When: August 17th, 5:30pm-9pm
Where: Newly restored historic barn, Moonstone Manor in Elizabethtown
What You Can Expect:
A summer soiree fundraising event for Samara
Catered by Food for Thought Catering
Tickets 🎫 are $100 per person
Enjoy amazing food, music, auction items, photo booth πŸ“Έ and games.
All proceeds will go to Samara.
To purchase tickets, please email [email protected] or you can call 717-314-9011.
Please RSVP by July 31st.

It's Teacher Appreciation Day πŸ“š πŸ‘©β€πŸ« πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Since the onslaught of COVID in 2020, teachers and professional school staff ha...
05/03/2024

It's Teacher Appreciation Day πŸ“š πŸ‘©β€πŸ« πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«

Since the onslaught of COVID in 2020, teachers and professional school staff have faced MANY insurmountable hurdles. The burnout rate among education professionals is at an all time high.
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Parents and caregivers, many of us can say that our own lives have been positively impacted by teachers.
They need your support more than ever! As the school year soon comes to a close , the pressure on teachers to perform through testing and year end deadlines piles up and can take a toll on mental health and well being.
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See the second slide for some ideas πŸ’‘ on how you can bless someone in your child's school today.

Spring has sprung πŸͺ΄ 🌹 at Samara!We LOVE these lovely images captured a few weeks ago by Samara's unofficial photographer...
05/02/2024

Spring has sprung πŸͺ΄ 🌹 at Samara!
We LOVE these lovely images captured a few weeks ago by Samara's unofficial photographer, Trish!
The beautiful gardens and walking path at Samara are so inviting and create such a home-like environment for the families who attend our programs weekly.
(we spy πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ Samara staff member, Jim, peeking over the fence after he gave it a fresh coat of paint)

🌱Samara Stories 🌱The second installment to Eden's "Samara Story".As an intern, Eden has had the unique opportunity to se...
04/25/2024

🌱Samara Stories 🌱
The second installment to Eden's "Samara Story".
As an intern, Eden has had the unique opportunity to see how much work goes into running an organization such as Samara.
What we really appreciate about Eden's story is that, out of all the different aspects of working at Samara, her favorite part is the quality time spent around the dinner table.
Wouldn't we all have to agree with that sentiment? Time spent breaking bread and doing life together is truly time well spent.
Thank you, Eden for sharing how Samara has impacted you! We look forward to sharing more "Samara Stories" in the near future!

Last week, we introduced the topic around Communication.(as a refresher, take a look at our post on Communication Blocks...
04/24/2024

Last week, we introduced the topic around Communication.
(as a refresher, take a look at our post on Communication Blocks)
This week, we're giving you some suggestions on how to keep communication open and healthy with your "tween" and teenager.
Teens aren't as complex or difficult as they seem. All they want is to be heard, to feel understood, and safe. (isn't that what we all deserve?)
It is up to us as parents to foster a home where regular family routines like meal times and face to face conversations take place.
β†’ Swipe and see some of our conversation openers and let us know if any of them resonate with you ←

On World Book πŸ“š Day, consider shopping our Amazon Wish List and blessing a parent in our Intensive Parenting Program.All...
04/23/2024

On World Book πŸ“š Day, consider shopping our Amazon Wish List and blessing a parent in our Intensive Parenting Program.
All of our most loved and recommended resources for parenting are at the link here:
β†’https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KZRXLU9DDLCA?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl←
From books on childhood trauma and healing, to learning your child's love languages, these books are hand selected from our team and are excellent resources for the parents who participate in our programs.
You can have a personal impact on a family through this gesture; all it takes is a few clicks and a book will be on its way and soon in the hands of a grateful mom or dad.

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210 Oakleigh Avenue
Harrisburg, PA
17111

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Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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