PARENTING EDUCATION
GROUPS
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Parenting Education Groups
Forty Carrots offers a variety of groups addressing families’ needs throughout the many stages of a child’s development from birth through age 5: parenting education for families with infants, play-based parenting groups for parents, caregivers and children, discussion groups to build trust and support among parents, and parenting education groups helping families involved in the court system work toward reunification with their children. Forty Carrots’ Parenting Education programs are held at Forty Carrots Parenting Center, area nonprofits, public schools and libraries in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our Partners In Play® (PIP) and Partners In Movement groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
Partners In Play® In-House – PIP Little Scientists
7-week sessions | FEE – $154 PER SESSION
Get ready to explore, experiment, and discover! Join us for PIP Little Scientists as we dive into STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Every session is filled with hands-on fun, curiosity, and laughter. Come see what amazing things you and your child can create together!
LOCATION: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
MINIS: 9-20 Months
Mondays 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
August 17 – October 5
TODDLERS: 14-30 Months
Thursdays 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
August 20 – October 8
EXPLORERS: 24-48 Months
Thursdays 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
August 20 – October 8
PARTNERS IN MOVEMENT – IN HOUSE
3 Multi-week sessions
Move, Groove and Bond! Join other families ready to explore a child’s world through movement, music, and play. It’s a great way to connect with your child and meet other families in a welcoming, supportive space. This group is for mobile babies – age 5.
LOCATION
1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
DAYS + TIMES
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
DATES + FEES
Aug. 26 – Sept. 30 | 5 Weeks | $110
Oct. 7 – Oct. 28 | 4 Weeks | $88
Nov. 4 – Dec. 9 | 5 Weeks | $110
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®
A free group for parents and infants | newborn – mobile babies
Whether you’re a first-time parent or welcoming a new baby into your family, every child is different, with lots of love to discover and plenty of questions along the way. Join other parents and babies in a fun and supportive group where you can connect, share, and enjoy this special time together.
- Explore and play with your baby
- Connect with other families
- Get valuable parenting and child development information
LOCATION: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
DAYS + TIMES
AUGUST 17 – DECEMBER 9
Mondays | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wednesdays | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
FEE: Free
NO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
LACTATION LOOP AT FORTY CARROTS
Fridays | AUGUST 21 – DECEMBER 11 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
FEE: Free – NO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
LOCATION: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
Join us at Lactation Loop at Forty Carrots! Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding we are here to support you! Would you like to connect with others who are on this journey? Meet our friendly International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and have answers custom to your feeding experience. Whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned pro, this group is for you to share experiences, and its FREE!
FACILITATED BY: International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
PARTNERS IN PLAY® [PIP] GROUP
FREE DROP IN GROUP | BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OLD
Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
DAYS + TIMES
Thursdays | 10:15AM – 11:15 AM | August 20 – December 10
Thursdays | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | August 20 – December 10
NO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
FREE Partners In Play® [PIP] at Your Neighborhood Sarasota County Library
DROP IN GROUPS | BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OLD
FEE: Free
REGISTRATION: No registration required. Ask your youth librarian for a PIP ticket.
Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
- Elsie Quirk Library
August 17 – December 7
Mondays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library
August 17 – December 7
Mondays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - North Port Library
August 25 – December 11
Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - North Sarasota Library
August 18 – December 8
Tuesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM - Shannon Staub Library
August 19 – December 9
Wednesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Jacaranda Library
August 19 – December 9
Wednesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Gulf Gate Library
August 19 – December 10
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Selby Library
August 20 – December 10
Thursdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
FREE Partners In Play® [PIP] at Your Neighborhood Manatee County Library
DROP IN GROUPS | BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OLD
FEE: Free
REGISTRATION: No registration required. Ask your youth librarian for a PIP ticket.
Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
- Downtown Central Library
August 18 – December 8
Tuesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM - South Manatee Library
August 18 – December 8
Tuesdays, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM - Palmetto Library
August 18 – December 8
Tuesdays, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM - Braden River Library
August 21 – December 11
Fridays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM - Anna Maria Island Library
August 21 – December 11
Fridays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM - Lakewood Ranch Library
August 21 – December 11
Fridays, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM - Rocky Bluff Library
August 21 – October 9
Fridays, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM - NEW! SOAR Lab
Aug 28, Sept 11 & 25, Oct 9 & 23, Nov 6 & 20, Dec 11 ONLY
Every other Friday 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
With a Parenting Educator
Parenting consultations are available over the phone or through video conferencing with a Parenting Educator. Each consultation provides dedicated time with a Parenting Educator so you can ask questions, learn more about early childhood development or address concerns. Private consultations also provide an opportunity to obtain resources and solutions specific to your family’s needs. To request an appointment, please contact us via PARENTING@FORTYCARROTS.COM.
Circle of Security®
Participants complete an 8-week, twelve-hour series. Forty Carrots offers the program FREE.
- Meets 12th Judicial Circuit Court requirements
- Approved by Safe Children Coalition
- Certificate of completion, meeting court requirements and Safe Children Coalition, provided upon completion
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Partners In Play® In-House – PIP UNDER THE SEA
7-week sessions | FEE – $154 PER SESSION
Dive into adventure with PIP Under the Sea! Together we’ll explore what makes a fish, a fish while discovering Florida’s amazing native sea life. From dazzling colors to the way their bodies move, we’ll uncover how these underwater creatures live, survive, and thrive in the sea. Come make a splash with us as we learn and play!
LOCATION: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
MINIS: 9-20 Months
Mondays 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
October 19 – December 7
TODDLERS: 14-30 Months
Thursdays 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
October 22 – December 10
EXPLORERS: 24-48 Months
Thursdays 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
October 22 – December 10
REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 6th
Parenting Education & Mental Health groups are provided by Forty Carrots Family Center, a nonprofit that nurtures healthy child and family development through research-based, relationship-centered education and mental health services, and are funded in part by the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, First Horizon Foundation, Sarasota County Government, Wawa Foundation, Wenk Family Charitable Foundation, Bishop-Parker Foundation, Florida Blue Foundation, MSC Foundation, The Montei Foundation, McCune Family Foundation, Harold C. & Jacqueline F. Bladel Foundation, The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle, Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable Foundation, Venice Golf and Country Club Foundation, Mom’s Book Nook, PNC Foundation, Appleby Charitable Foundation, and Anonymous Donors.