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 MUSICIANS
Two sessions | 3 week – fee: $66 per session | 4 week – FEE: $88 PER SESSION
Enjoy a musical journey with your little one! Together we will explore sounds, songs, and rhythms as music becomes alive in PIP. Join us as we all make music together!
NEW LOCATION: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
PIP MINIS: 9-20 Months
Mondays 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
SESSION 1 | October 21 – November 4
SESSION 2 | November 11 – December 9
PIP TODDLERS: 14-24 Months
Thursdays 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
SESSION 1 | October 24 – November 7
SESSION 2 | November 14 – December 12
PIP TWOS: 24-36 Months
Thursdays 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
SESSION 1 | October 24 – November 7
SESSION 2 | November 14 – December 12
PARTNERS IN MOVEMENT – IN HOUSE
September 4 – DECEMBER 11 | Mobile – 5 years old
Yoga, dance, gymnastics, PLAY and more. Join other families ready to explore a child’s world while supporting fitness, emotional well-being and building social interaction skills.
DAYS + TIMES
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
NEW LOCATION: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
DATES + FEES
September 4 – September 25 | 4 Weeks | $72
October 2 – October 23 | 4 Weeks | $72
November 6 – December 11 | 5 Weeks | $90
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®
A free group for parents and infants | 0 to 7 months
Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating parenting in a supportive and informative group with our Parenting Educators. Explore topics that are relevant to you and your family as you begin the journey of raising a healthy and happy child.
DAYS, TIMES + LOCATIONS
NEW LOCATION: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
Mondays | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | August 19 – December 9
JACARANDA LIBRARY
Mondays | 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM | August 19 – December 9
BRADEN RIVER LIBRARY
Tuesdays | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | August 20 – December 10
FEE: Free – NO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
LACTATION LOOP AT FORTY CARROTS
Fridays | AUGUST 23 – DECEMBER 13 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
FEE: Free – NO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
NEW 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)
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 19 – December 9
Mondays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM - William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library
August 19 – December 9
Mondays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - North Port Library
August 20 – December 10
Tuesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - North Sarasota Library
August 20 – December 10
Tuesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM - Shannon Staub Library
August 21 – December 11
Wednesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Jacaranda Library
August 21 – December 11
Wednesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Gulf Gate Library
August 21 – December 12
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Selby Library
August 22 – December 12
Thursdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Fruitville Library
August 23 – December 13
Fridays, 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 20 – December 10
Tuesdays, 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM - South Manatee Library
August 20 – December 10
Tuesdays, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Palmetto Library
August 20 – December 10
Tuesdays, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM - Braden River Library
August 23 – December 13
Fridays, 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM - Anna Maria Island Library
August 23 – December 13
Fridays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM - Lakewood Ranch Library
August 23 – December 13
Fridays, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM - Rocky Bluff Library
August 23 – December 13
Fridays, 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
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, Sarasota County Government, PNC Foundation, The Libertore Fund for Children, Wilson-Wood Foundation, Inc., Harold C. and Jacqueline F. Bladel Foundation, Sarasota County Foundation, Montei Foundation, JCPenney, Venice Golf and Country Club, Gulf Coast Community Foundation: Hurricane Ian Recovery Initiative, Amicus Foundation Inc., Bishop Parker Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation: Bishop-Parker Foundations Fund, Florida Blue Foundation, MSC Foundation, and Anonymous Donors.