Hello Project ABC Families!

We are so excited about all of the upcoming events this June! Be sure to read over our newsletter carefully and join in for some of the fun. June is the last month of regular programming our summer session starts at the end of the month and goes through August.

Help us help you! Project ABC offers free programs and services to families in Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton, and Natick. In order to make sure we are providing relevant and engaging programming, we ask that you please take a few minutes to fill out our survey.

We have free yard signs available for your home and business! Show your support by sending us a picture once your sign is up!

Yard sign pick-up can be organized via email, Facebook and Instagram messenger, or phone call.

Project ABC is partnering with Family Access to offer a free parent education opportunity. This Circle of Security Parenting program will be 8 sessions- each 1 hour long- across 4 or 8 weeks. We will meet over zoom. Please see the survey to the left if you are interested in attending.

At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Learning Objectives of the Program:

• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional needs

• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions

• Enhance the development of your child's self esteem

• Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure

Project ABC will be hosting a new playgroup and parent education opportunity called Walk and Talk. This group is meant for caregivers and children. Children should be comfortable spending 30 to 60 minutes either in a stroller or walking around. Most groups will meet near local playgrounds in case children need a break from the walk.

Natick Walk and Talk

Location: John J Lane Park

How to Join: Facebook group "Natick Walk and Talk"

When: Wednesdays 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM starting June 28th

Hopland Walk and Talk

(Ashland/Holliston/Hopkinton)

Location: TBD (Fall)

How to Join: Facebook group "Hopland Walk and Talk"

When: TBD

We're looking for volunteers to help us run our walk and talk groups in the Natick, Holliston, Hopkinton, and Ashland areas. Reach out if you are interested!

Join us as award-winning illustrator and artist Ekua Holmes reads “Dream Street” about a special street bursting with joy, hope, and dreams, and shares about the creative process of illustrating the book. The story encourages all readers to get to know the characters in their neighborhoods, to lift up the dreams of others in their families and communities, and to believe in the future. Dream Street speaks to the importance of community and how each person has unique qualities to share. Families will also be able to participate in hands-on activities connected to the book.

This special story hour will take place at the Natick High School Library.

June 3rd from 2-3 pm.

Follow us on social media for updates, pop-up playgroups, and cancellations.