Early Parenthood Peer Support Group

You don’t have to figure out parenthood alone.

The transition to life with a new baby can be joyful, exhausting, overwhelming, and everything in between. Our Early Parenthood Peer Support Group offers a welcoming, nonjudgmental space to connect with other parents who are navigating many of the same questions, challenges, and changes.

This group is a chance to share what’s really going on, listen to others, and exchange ideas and experiences.

In a space guided and held by a trained facilitator, we’ll talk about topics that matter to new parents, from sleep and feeding to relationships, returning to work, mental health, routines, and the gap between parenting expectations and reality.

What to Expect

Each gathering will include:

• A check-in: An opportunity for everyone to share how things are going and what they might want support with that day.
• A group discussion: A different parenting or postpartum topic each session, guided by the interests and experiences of the group.
• Open conversation: Time to ask questions, share what has worked (and what hasn’t), and offer encouragement and empathy.
• Resources & connection: Information about relevant community resources, with opportunities to connect with other parents beyond the group if desired.

A Space Built on Trust

Our peer support group is grounded in:

Nonjudgmental support • Confidentiality • Respect for different parenting choices • Shared lived experience • Voluntary participation

Two Options To Join:

Virtual groups

Tuesday, September 22 at 7:30pm

Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30 pm

In Person Groups

Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 pm

About our facilitator, Jade Christie-Maples

Jade Christie-Maples is a mom of three young daughters (including two-year-old twins!), a pet parent to a dog and cat, and a dedicated advocate for families navigating the beautiful chaos of early parenthood.

With over 15 years of experience in healthcare and a background in public health, Jade is currently pursuing her clinical licensure in mental health counseling. She is deeply passionate about supporting parents through major life transitions, helping families find balance, and creating intentional spaces that reduce isolation and build real community.