June 23, 2014
On Thursday, May 15, 2014, Educating Communities for Parenting will held its Imagine Celebration Speakers’ Series. This year, ECP was proud to present Dr. Myriam Miedzian, author of ...
September 13, 2013
Healthy parenting is the ultimate group project. That includes all parents; highly educated, financially secure, mature, teenage, married, single, same sex, male or female. As cliché as it has become, it really does take a village to raise a child...
September 5, 2013
The hottest non-news story on the morning TV shows early last month was about Rainy MacDuff, the owner of Rainy Days Café in Washington State. She asked two mothers and their young children to leave the restaurant because according to her, they were making a “mess.”
August 7, 2013
Let’s face it, as parents we want what’s best for our children. After all, even before they’re born, we’ve been taking care of them. For nine months, we’ve eaten or…
July 10, 2013
Child abuse isn’t new, but it’s not something most people talk about. That all changed with the Jerry Sandusky case. When the story became headline news for months, child abuse…
May 25, 2013
Dr. Michael J. Bradley captivates guests with his knowledge, experiences and understanding of the adolescent brain. ECP was pleased to honor Dr. Michael Bradley, psychologist and award-winning author of four…
May 13, 2013
One of the toughest decisions parents have to make is choosing a child care provider. After all, you’re trusting your child’s wellbeing to someone else. Of course it’s overwhelming, and…
April 17, 2013
Parenting Classes (Open to both pregnant and parenting individuals under the age of 26) Thursday evenings 6:00 to 8:00 Where: People for People 800 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA To register,…
April 1, 2013
Barb has been an active member of ECP’s Broad since 2009. Immediately after Barb joined the Board she began working with staff and board members to advance the agency’s mission…
October 31, 2012
Parents were just as excited as the children about getting their faces painted, playing games, the arts and crafts, and receiving Halloween safety tips. It was a fun time had…