“Becoming a parent is not a straight line, and above all, no one should have to do it alone. We all need resources, support… and most certainly a village.” Now five years in, that founding belief is still what drives Entreparents, the Monaco-based parenting support network, which is celebrating its anniversary with an expanded spring programme.
Founded in 2021, the network has grown through community events, professional partnerships and word of mouth. This year, the team is launching several new initiatives with a particular focus on reaching international families.
About the programme
The programme kicked off this week with two session on 10th March: a ‘Let’s Meet on postpartum’ at Casa di Soci, and the first ‘International Let’s Meet’ at Marius.
Now, coming up on 12th March is ‘L’Apero des Papas’, which offers dads an informal evening of drinks and billiards at Bar Azzura in the Novotel Monaco, organised by fathers for fathers.
Then, on 18th March, ‘Parentalité IRL’ launches at Casa di Soci. Led by psychomotor therapist Agnès Guénin, who has worked with families for over 30 years, the monthly three-hour workshop helps parents understand their baby’s development through real-life situations — a crying baby, a child who won’t sleep alone, a father feeling pushed aside in the early weeks. No prescribed methods, just practical understanding.
Following, on 24th March, ‘Let’s Meet 9 months , 1000 questions’ offers a space for expecting parents to ask anything, however big or small.
On 25th March, ‘Let’s Meet Allaitement’ brings together parents to share experiences around breastfeeding.
Lastly, on 3rd April, ‘Let’s Meet Relations Familiales’ explored family dynamics for parents of children and teenagers.
Another event, called ‘Let’s Play Easter’ is also planned for April, with details to follow shortly.
Entreparents is also running a digitalparenting awareness campaign this year, including parent-teen screen workshops with the Fondation pour l’Enfance, and is working with the Monaco Parenting Support Committee on issues including neurodiversity, children’s rights and parenting in the workplace.
All events are free, funded by community contributions. Booking for all events can be made at hello@entreparents.mc.
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Main photo credit: Entreparents Facebook page.