The Parenting Journey

10/10/2026

What does taking care of yourself look like?

It might mean setting boundaries around the news, listening to your body, making time for movement, or letting your children take on more responsibility at home.

This World Mental Health Day, the Parenting Journey team is sharing some of the small, personal ways we care for our own well-being. There’s no single right way to practice self care, and it doesn’t have to be complicated to make a difference.

We’d love to hear from you, too. What’s one small thing that supports your well-being? Share it in the comments. You might give someone else an idea to try. 💚

09/30/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the cultures, traditions, histories, and stories that are part of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Families carry so much through generations: traditions, values, stories, lessons, and hopes for what comes next.

Parenting Journey believes reflection can be a meaningful part of that story. What do we want to carry forward? What might we want to approach differently? And what do we hope to create for the next generation?

This month, we’re honoring Hispanic families and communities that bring rich tradition and vibratant culture to our world.

09/21/2026

We’re excited to be part of the Phillips Brooks House Association’s 20th Annual Robert Coles “Call of Service” Lecture & Award, featuring Dr. Vivek Murthy.

Dr. Murthy has spent much of his career exploring the connections between our health, our relationships, and our communities, including the growing impact of loneliness and social isolation.

Dr. Murthy's work aligns with Parenting Journey's mission. Supporting families is deeply connected to the relationships, communities, and support systems that surround all of us.

Join us for an evening of conversation, reflection, and service.
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
🕞 Doors open at 3:30 PM ET
📍 First Parish Church, 3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
🎟️ Free and open to the public

RSVP: https://hubs.ly/Q04xZtrc0
Questions? Reach out to [email protected].

09/13/2026

❤️ Happy National Grandparents Day!

For many children, grandparents are the caregivers, storytellers, and steady supporters. For others, they are an important part of a wider circle of family and community.

At Parenting Journey, we believe there is something powerful in bringing generations together and making room for what each person brings. Our experiences shape us, and so do our relationships. And there is always more to learn from one another.

Today, we’re celebrating the Grand People who care, listen, laugh, and learn alongside the next generation. 💛

Here’s to the grands who help families grow.

09/04/2026

September is National Recovery Month, and at Parenting Journey, we’re thinking about the families behind the word “recovery.”

Because recovery is never just about one person.

Recovery can show up everywhere: in parenting, in relationships, at the dinner table, during school drop off, and in all those ordinary moments that make up family life.

That’s why family support professionals play such an important role. They’re there to listen, to support, to ask thoughtful questions, and to remind parents of their strengths.

At Parenting Journey, we’re honored to support the people doing this work.

Through our Parenting Journey in Recovery curriculum, we help family support professionals who work alongside parents navigating recovery.

This Recovery Month, we’re celebrating the parents, families, and professionals who keep showing up one day at a time. SAMHSA

09/01/2026

Tomorrow, we're bringing My Journey to the Stronger Together Conference! 🌱

On September 2, Parenting Journey’s Senior Program Director, Katie Wilson, will be presenting My Journey, our 10 week group curriculum designed to support youth ages 14+.

The program gives young people opportunities to explore self awareness, build relationships, develop life skills, set goals, and reflect on their own experiences, all within a safe and supportive group environment.

Katie will share what My Journey looks like in practice, along with findings from our evaluation of the program. The findings highlight several powerful themes, including:
🌱 Greater self awareness and confidence
🧩 A stronger sense of connection and community
💡 Engagement and enjoyment
🤝 Trust and openness
💛 And the reality that growth can sometimes bring difficult emotions to the surface

We're excited to share what we've learned and connect with others who are supporting young people through important transitions.

Are you attending the Stronger Together Conference? Come find Katie, say hello, and pick up a copy of the My Journey overview and findings! (https://hubs.ly/Q04w5C_m0)

07/23/2026

Your next training is waiting. 🌱

This August and September, join us for live virtual facilitator trainings designed for professionals who support parents, caregivers, and families.

Upcoming trainings:
💚 Parenting Journey 1
💚 My Journey 2-Day
💚 Parenting In America

We have a seat waiting for you, but don't wait too long.
Register today! https://parentingjourney.org/trainings/

07/15/2026

What if boredom isn't something to fix?

In today's busy world, it's easy to fill every quiet moment with a screen, an activity, or something else to keep us occupied.

But research suggests those pauses may be exactly where reflection, creativity, emotional growth, and meaningful connection begin.

In our newest blog, we explore why boredom deserves another look and how family support professionals can help parents embrace unstructured time without guilt or pressure.

You'll discover:
• Why boredom supports healthy development
• How quiet moments strengthen family connection
• Simple conversation starters to explore with parents and caregivers

📖 Read the full blog at https://parentingjourney.org/news/why-boredom-matters-for-families/

💬 We'd love to hear your thoughts. When have you seen a quiet moment lead to something meaningful for a child or family?

In a world filled with constant stimulation, boredom has become something many families try to avoid. But moments of stillness may offer children, teens, and parents valuable opportunities for creativity, reflection, and meaningful connection.

06/21/2026

Father’s Day is a moment to recognize the many forms fathering can take in families and communities.

Biological fathers, chosen fathers, mentors, uncles, grandfathers, and caregivers who offer presence and care in steady ways.

Thank you for the ways you show up, stay present, and keep learning along with us.

06/19/2026

“And now we can all finally celebrate. The whole country together.”
This is what Opal Lee said when Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday.

Her advocacy of Juneteenth as a federal holiday earned Opal Lee the title “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” Ms. Lee is keenly aware of the ways that Juneteenth ties into freedom for all. At PJ we’re wondering how we can move toward the whole-country-together version that Ms. Lee envisions and how we do that as a community at large.

We know how parents play a special role in connecting family to community. How do parents find ways to talk about history, freedom, civil rights, race relations, slavery, and the 13th Amendment in spaces both safe and brave? We’d love to hear your thoughts about this!

This Juneteenth and all the year through, may we all find spaces both safe and brave to discuss the very freedoms that we sing about, pledge to, and live toward.