PARENT CAFES
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 third Thursday of each month through June.
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| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Building a Winning Team: Helping Your Child Succeed in School |
| Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Together We are Stronger: Building a Strong Support Network |
| Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | You Can't Save the World on Empty |
Adams County
Tiffin Early Childhood Center
11827 State Route 125,
West Union, OH 45693
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Calm in the Chaos: Parenting Children with Anxiety |
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Hear Me Out: Raising Kids Who Will Talk to You |
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Parenting a Child with ADHD |
Brown County
Mt. Orab Elementary
474 W Main St,
Mt Orab, OH 45154
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Your Reality Vs. Your Expectations |
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Goal Setting… It's Just Within Your Reach |
Butler County
Harbor House
140 Buckeye St.
Hamilton OH 45011
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Creating Routines for Your Home and Child |
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Your Reality Vs. Your Expectations |
| Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | You Can't Save the World on Empty |
Clermont County
Batavia Heights YMCA
2555 Old State Route 32,
Batavia, OH 45103
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Building Strong Relationships with Your Children |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Raising Upstanders Vs. Bystanders |
| Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Staying Connected in a "Plugged-In" World |
Hamilton County
Vineyard Central
1759 Mills Ave,
Norwood, OH 45212
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Creating Your Own Style of Effective Discipline (focus on behavior management) |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Together We Are Stronger - Building a Strong Support Network |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Raising Upstanders Vs. Bystanders |
Hamilton County
Clifton Area Neighborhood School
3711 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Location: Cafeteria
Parking: Available in CRC Parking Lot
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Parenthood and an ADHD Child |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Raising Hopeful Children |
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Creating Your Own Style of Effective Discipline |
Highland County
Family First Early Learning Center
8233 State Rt. 73
Hillsboro, OH 45133
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 5, 2026 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Building Strong Relationships With Your Children |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Behavior Management |
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!!