Build Your Village
Education & Support Groups

We developed the Build Your Village Series as a space to allow parents to build their village within their community. Parents will be introduced to other parents in their area as well as be connected with additional community supports and services. The Build Your Village Series is not a typical parents' group. Although we will look at some baby related topics, this series was designed to be about you. We will travel together through the lived experience of parenthood – the joys and wonder, but also through the hard stuff. Each week, we will discuss meaningful topics and have time to socialize and get to know other parents in the community.

When we asked parents what they needed in the early months of parenthood, one of the best responses we heard was “I needed a hug. Someone to say I was rocking it and that’s how it is to be a Mom. That I had it together even though my house looked like a tornado had run through it and my pants were on backwards”. This is what this series is designed to be. A time where we can focus on You – as a person and as a parent. A place to find support with other like-minded parents as you journey through your new life.

Each session runs for 6 weeks. Each week we will explore a topic relevant to your stage in the parenting journey and connect with each other through open and honest conversation.

Whether you birthed your baby or if your baby came to your family though adoption or surrogacy, this group series will provide you with information to help guide your instincts and provide you with the space to meet other moms/primary caregivers in your community!

All groups take place at Parenting From Within, located at 16945 Leslie St. Unit 3 in Newmarket.

The investment for our 6 week groups is $220. You will receive a receipt after each weekly session that may be submitted for extended health care benefits.

The cost may be covered by extended health care benefits under Psychotherapy. Please check with your individual plan.

Build Your Village: 0–6 Month Group

Moving Through Early Parenthood

The first months with your baby can be both beautiful and overwhelming. This 6-week group is designed to support parents of infants (0–6 months) as they navigate the many changes of early parenthood. Together, we create a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, learn from one another, and build meaningful connections.

Each week, we’ll explore key topics that matter most during this season, including:

Intrusive Thoughts & Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Building Strong Attachments
Infant Sleep
Body Image & Intimacies
Setting Healthy Boundaries

Whether you’re looking for practical tools, emotional support, or simply a place to connect, this group will help you feel more grounded and less alone on your parenting journey.

Next Session:

Begins January 27th and will run on Tuesdays from 10am-11:30am for 6 weeks.

Registration opens December 1.

Build Your Village: 6–12 Month Group — Growing Through Parenthood

As your baby becomes more active and curious, parenthood continues to bring new joys and new challenges. This 6-week group is created for parents of infants (6–12 months) who are navigating this next stage of development while also tending to their own growth and well-being. Together, we’ll share experiences, gain practical strategies, and strengthen our sense of community and support.

Topics we’ll explore include:

Identity Changes in Parenthood
Mom Rage & Understanding Big Feelings
The Mental Load of Motherhood
Coping Skills for Stress & Overwhelm
Introducing Solids
Infant Sleep

This group offers a balance of learning, reflection, and connection, helping you feel supported and empowered as both a parent and an individual.

Next Session:

Begins January 27th will run on Tuesdays from 12pm-1:30pm for 6 Weeks.

Registration opens December 1.

Build Your Village: 9–18 Month Group — Thriving Through Transitions

The toddler stage brings exciting milestones—and brand-new challenges. This 6-week group is designed for parents of children (9–18 months) who are moving through big transitions, from weaning to starting daycare, while learning to navigate their child’s rapid growth and development. In a supportive and understanding community, we’ll explore practical strategies, share stories, and build confidence for this next chapter of parenthood.

Topics we’ll cover include: