Make Parenting Sweet!

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!

Attached at the Heart Parenting Program  •  Guiding Good Choices 

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.

Guiding Good Choices Parenting Workshops

Online Sessions on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM.
A new series begins October 9, 2024!

Invest in your family's future with free parenting workshops! Guiding Good Choices. Attention parents of 4th graders through High Schoolers.
Guiding Good Choices is a parenting workshop designed for parents and caregivers of students in 4th through 9th grades. Participants will learn how to strengthen family bonds through family meetings and fun activities together, help kids say no to drugs and resist peer pressure, set family guidelines and manage anger and family conflicts.

Attached at the Heart Parenting Program

Choose to join us weekly or once-per-month!
Weekly Sessions:  Mondays at 7:30 PM – Online only
Monthly Sessions:  3rd Thursday each month at 6:30 PM – Join us Online or In-Person at the Bristol Public Library

Attached at the Heart parenting education curriculum serves parents and caregivers of children from prenatal through 5 years of age. It offers practical and critical parenting information and support based in more than 70 years of research and experience, as well as promotes the critical role of attachment in resiliency and empathy. 

Questions? Contact us online or send us an email at ParentingSweet@AppalachianPromise.org.

Prime Your Parenting

Parenting Prime Time - You're invited to meet other parents and caregivers! Free parenting nurturing for everyone! Drop-in parent prime times! No commitment required! 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 - Join us 11 am Tuesdays at the Bristol Public Library

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 - Make Parenting Sweet - Parent/Caregiver Meetup 3rd Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm at Urban Thistle

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!

Free and Low Cost
Expecting and Newborns
Parenting Preschoolers
Online Class or Group
Teens Parenting
Evening Classes

Parenting Sweet Monthly Newsletter

Our monthly e-news features regional activities for children of all ages and their parents and caregivers, to make Parenting Sweet!

Parenting Events Calendar

2024 baby & family expo. Saturday August 3. YWCA, 106 State St, Bristol. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

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.

Parenting Educator Network

Visit our page for Parenting Educators to learn more.

Appalachian Promise Alliance - Parent Educator Network - visit page

Meet the Parenting Sweet Team

Samantha Gray

Samantha Gray

Parenting Program Coordinator

Samantha Gray is our coordinator for Appalachian Promise Alliance’s Parenting Education Network and the former Executive Director of Nurturings. She served on the Appalachian Promise Alliance Board of Directors for 15 years and is passionate about helping parents and children flourish with community support and evidenced-informed understanding and practices. Samantha has worked as a parenting educator for 22 years and has worked with youth and parents for even longer. She is certified in the Nurturing Parenting Program, Crianza Con Carino, Attached at the Heart Parenting Education Program, Guiding Good Choices, Supporting School Success, Lifeskills, an accredited La Leche League Leader, completed Postpartum Support International Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders training, and a certified babywearing consultant with the Center for Babywearing Studies. She holds an MA in International Development, with a focus in Communication for Development, from The George Washington University, and is a member of the National Parenting Education Network.
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