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Parent Cafe & Family Leadership

Parent Cafe & Family Leadership
Parent Cafe &Family Leadership
SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT PARENT CAFE IN MUSKEGON COUNTY-PARENTING IS A JOURNEY!
FREE DINNER IF YOU REGISTER. CHILDCARE ON FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. FREE BOOKS FROM THE BIG READ ON THE LAKESHORE SELECTION TOO! A BOOK FOR EACH AGE FROM BIRTH TO ADULTS THAT CELEBRATE JOURNEYS, RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY.

WHAT IS PARENT CAFE? WHAT IS PARENT CAFE?

It’s a space just for YOU!

✨ Parent Cafés in Muskegon are relaxed, fun gatherings where parents and caregivers come together to talk, laugh , share stories, and support one another .

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 You’ll explore real-life parenting topics , discover new ideas, and leave feeling encouraged and connected. No lectures, no pressure, just good conversations with other parents who get it.


Bonus: We’ve got you covered with FREE dinner 🍽️ and childcare! 👶

Come hungry, bring the kids, and enjoy a night of connection and community.

Muskegon County Parent Cafe | Real Talk, Real Connections!

GET READY FOR A GREAT NIGHT! SIGN UP NOW FOR ONE OF OUR NEXT PARENT CAFÉS GET READY FOR A GREAT NIGHT! SIGN UP NOW FOR ONE OF OUR NEXT PARENT CAFÉS

**MAISD** **JOIN US FOR A PARENT CAFE** ### Dates & Locations * **October 21st, 5:30–7:30 pm**: Goodwill Headquarters, 271 E Apple Ave, Muskegon * **November 4th, 4–6 pm**: Muskegon Heights Academy, 2441 Sanford St. * **November 12th, 5:30–7:30**: St. James Lutheran, 8945 Stebbins, Montague * **December 2nd, 5:30–7:30**: Lake Harbor United Methodist, 4861 Henry St., Norton Shores **SCAN CODE OR CALL FOR MORE DATES & LOCATIONS!** --- ### REAL TALK! REAL CONNECTIONS! * Tips and resources to help navigate parenting challenges * Engaging conversations with fellow parents * **Dinner and Childcare provided** --- ### Contact Information **QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!** * **Phone**: 231-767-8300 * **Email**: elondo@muskegonisd.org --- ### Registration * **Register here!** * **Link**: bit.ly/ParentCafe24 --- ### Partner Logos (Bottom Text) * PLAY Muskegon * HOLTON * RP * KINGDOM EMBASSY COVENANT CHURCH * MH TIGERS * M * NORTH MUSKEGON PUBLIC SCHOOLS * goodwill * Divine Minds EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY *"Raising young minds and building your future"*
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SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT PARENT CAFE IN MUSKEGON COUNTY-PARENTING IS A JOURNEY!
FREE DINNER IF YOU REGISTER. CHILDCARE ON FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. FREE BOOKS FROM THE BIG READ ON THE LAKESHORE SELECTION TOO! A BOOK FOR EACH AGE FROM BIRTH TO ADULTS THAT CELEBRATE JOURNEYS, RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY.
Click here for a Parent Cafe flyer you can download and print

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT PARENT CAFES WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT PARENT CAFES

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CLICK HERE TO FIND UPCOMING PARENT CAFES IN OTTAWA COUNTY

STILL WANT TO KNOW MORE? STILL WANT TO KNOW MORE?

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312741/episodes/17842584-parent-cafes-a-parent-to-parent-approach
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Listen to this Podcast with our favorite Parent Cafe Trainer from Be Strong Families, Tiffany Murphy.

Or watch this moving testimony to the impact and value of Parent Cafes offered by Bethany Services in Ottawa County (captured by Maranda on Wood TV 8).

OUR IMPACT SO FAR:

We're so grateful for the community we're building! Here's a look at what we've accomplished together since November 2023- September 9th, 2026:

  • We've held 51 Parent Cafés.

  • We've served 13 different locations.

  • A total of 259 parents and 277 children have attended.

  • Trained 42 Table Hosts and 10 hosts to help lead Parent Cafes

WANT TO BE THE NEXT PARENT CAFE LOCATION? LET'S CONNECT!

Allison Keessen, 231-767-7285, akeessen@muksegonisd.org

or

Liz Londo, 231-299-0182, elondo@muskegonisd.org

CONTACT US! CONTACT US!

Liz Londo
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