Caring for children can be overwhelming. Parent Cafés offer an opportunity for any caregiver of children to learn from each other, share worries, and come up with new parenting ideas. It is an evening of connecting with other adults in our community – about what is important to all of us – OUR CHILDREN!
“I really enjoy being able to chat and get tips that I can use from other moms.”-Mother attending a Parent Café in Mt. Orab.
Thanks to funding from the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund, we are able to offer Parent Cafés in Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, Adams, and Highland counties. This support allows us to provide free child care and meals for families who attend. Please review the list below for times and locations. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Parent Café Locations and Dates
Lunchtime Virtual Parent Cafes
Make the most of your lunch break by connecting with fellow parents and caregivers. Join us for a relaxed and supportive space where you can share experiences, talk through challenges, and discover fresh parenting ideas. Join us virtual (over Teams) on the second Thursday of each month through June.
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| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Worried About How Much Screen Time is ok for Your Child? How to Stay Connected in a “Plugged in World” |
| Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Kids do Better When They Know What Comes Next. Creating Routines for Your Home and Child. |
| Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Are you Getting the Result you Want? Creating Your Own Style of Effective Discipline |
| Wednesday, January 8, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |
| Wednesday, March 12, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |
| Wednesday, April 9, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |
| Wednesday, June 11, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Adams County
Tiffin Early Childhood Center
11827 State Route 125,
West Union, OH 45693
*More Parent Cafes Coming Soon!
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Difficult Conversations |
| Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | ADHD |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Attachment Styles |
Brown County
Mt. Orab Library
613 S. High Street,
Mount Orab, OH 45154
*More Parent Cafes Coming Soon!
Clermont County
Clermont County YMCA
2075 James E Sauls Sr. Drive,
Batavia, Ohio 45103
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Being a Strong Parent |
| Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Taking Care of Yourself |
| Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | You Can’t Save the World on Empty! |
Hamilton County
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy
1425 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214
*More Parent Cafes Coming Soon!
Hamilton County
CoStars -Preschool -Large Conference Room
4550 Red Bank Expressway
Cincinnati, OH 45227
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Being a Strong Parent |
| Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Creating Routines for your Home and Child |
| Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Taking Care of Yourself |
Hamilton County
CoStars Early Learning Center Westwood
3929 Boudinot Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45211
*More Parent Cafes Coming Soon!
Hamilton County
Mt. Washington School – Library
1730 Mears Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45230
*More Parent Cafes Coming Soon!
Hamilton County
Westwood United Methodist Preschool
3460 Epworth Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45211
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Your Reality vs. Your Expectation |
| Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Being a Strong Parent |
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm | You Can’t Save the World on Empty |
Hamilton County
Oyler School – Al Hampton Mentoring Room
2121 Hatmaker,
Cincinnati, OH 45204
*More Parent Cafes Coming Soon!
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | You Can’t Save the World on Empty |
| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Taking Care of Yourself |
| Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Being A Strong Parent |
Highland County
Hills & Dales Preschool
8919 US-50
Hillsboro, OH 45133
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, September 22, 2025 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Goal Setting: It’s Just Within Your Reach |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Taking Care of Yourself |
| Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Building Strong Relationships with Your Children |
Following each Parent Café, we collect a survey from parents that captures their perspective of the experience. The data below was reported by parents that attended the café series offered in Mt. Orab:
- 100% reported the café was helpful.
- 90% reported they met someone they plan to stay in touch with (social connections).
- 90% reported they are more willing to ask for help if needed (concrete supports).
- 90% reported they plan to better understand their child’s feeling (social and emotional competence of children).
We hope to see you!!