Welcome to the Parenting Sweet!
Your one-stop shop for
Proven & quality programs
Free & low-cost resources
Online & in-person workshops
Meetup groups & referrals
Connection & friendship
Ease & assurance
that make Parenting Sweet!
Parenting Programs - Enroll Today!
Are you a caregiver of young children, middle-schoolers, or teens? We have a parenting program for you! Sessions are free of charge, and all have an option to join virtually. Register for any parenting class using the buttons below.
For questions about parenting classes, please contact us at ParentingSweet@AppalachianPromise.org.
Questions? Contact us online or send us an email at
Prime Your Parenting
Wherever you are in your parenting journey, we have Parenting Prime Times, where you can come to talk about your experiences and gain feedback without being judged or criticized.
I need friends who can relate!
I’m feeling so alone.
Challenging behavior has me at the end of my rope.
I want a judgment-free zone to ask questions and share stories.
Will someone listen to my tiny victories?
Am I doing anything right?
I’m overwhelmed.
There’s so much yelling.
Attached at the Heart Conversations
If you are a parent or caregiver, join our Attached at the Heart Conversations! These meet-ups are held on Tuesdays at 11AM, right after story-time at the Bristol Public Library. Our supportive Parenting Sweet staff will be there to share the latest in parenting, chat about child development, and make book or resource recommendations.
This is a judgment-free zone where you can share your parenting stories, ask questions, and gain confidence on your parenting journey. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with like-minded parents, learn from each other, and grow together!
Parenting Cafe
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for Parenting Cafe! Drop in for an afternoon of sharing stories, tips, and laughter with fellow parents and caregivers. Whether you’re a new parent or a seasoned pro, this event is for you. Come connect with other parents in a relaxed and welcoming environment, drink your coffee while it’s still hot, and finish a whole pastry to yourself while we chat about the joys and challenges of raising kids. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your parenting skills and make lasting connections. Mark your calendars and join us at the Urban Thistle!
Browse All Parenting Programs
Browse parenting programs throughout the region, available online and in-person.
Once opened, our database can be filtered to search area parenting/caregiver programs by Child Age, Location, Dates, Online versus In-person, Free versus Cost, Provider, Support versus Class, and more.
Unsure where to start? Try selecting one of the categories below!
Parenting Sweet Monthly Newsletter
Parenting Events Calendar
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2024 Baby & Family Expo! We so enjoyed meeting you, and we are grateful for our sponsors and the many wonderful vendors who helped to make this event a success. We hope to see you again next year – mark your calendar for August 2, 2025!
Attention Businesses & Organizations:
Each year we welcome vendors and event sponsors. For inquiries about applying for the 2025 Baby & Family Expo, please contact us at parentingsweet@appalachianpromise.org.
Meet the Parenting Sweet Team
Samantha Gray
Parenting Program Coordinator