ECP News

“An Ounce of Prevention…” Why Philadelphia Needs ECP Baby Watch Program

On Thursday, May 15, 2014, Educating Communities for Parenting will held its Imagine Celebration Speakers’ Series. This year, ECP was proud to present Dr. Myriam Miedzian, author of ...

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Building a Parenting Support Network

Healthy parenting is the ultimate group project. That includes all parents; highly educated, financially secure, mature, teenage, married, single, same sex, male or female. As cliché as it has become, it really does take a village to raise a child...

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‘Kid-free’ zones in public places?

The hottest non-news story on the morning TV shows early last month was about Rainy MacDuff, the owner of Rainy Days Café in Washington State. She asked two mothers and their young children to leave the restaurant because according to her, they were making a “mess.”

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How can I help my child manage stress?

Let’s face it, as parents we want what’s best for our children. After all, even before they’re born, we’ve been taking care of them. For nine months, we’ve eaten or…

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What should I do if I suspect child abuse?

Child abuse isn’t new, but it’s not something most people talk about. That all changed with the Jerry Sandusky case. When the story became headline news for months, child abuse…

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19th Annual Imagine Awards Featured Dr. Michael J. Bradley

Dr. Michael J. Bradley captivates guests with his knowledge, experiences and understanding of the adolescent brain. ECP was pleased to honor Dr. Michael Bradley, psychologist and award-winning author of four…

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Finding the Right Child Care: Don’t Panic, Be Prepared

One of the toughest decisions parents have to make is choosing a child care provider. After all, you’re trusting your child’s wellbeing to someone else. Of course it’s overwhelming, and…

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Power to Parent Class

Parenting Classes (Open to both pregnant and parenting individuals under the age of 26) Thursday evenings 6:00 to 8:00 Where:  People for People  800 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA To register,…

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Barb Blynn… Making the Difference – Creating the Change

Barb has been an active member of ECP’s Broad since 2009. Immediately after Barb joined the Board she began working with staff and board members to advance the agency’s mission…

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ECP’s 2nd Annual Halloween Party and Costume Give-Away

Parents were just as excited as the children about getting their faces painted, playing games, the arts and crafts, and receiving Halloween safety tips. It was a fun time had…

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