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October 16, 2022 In Uncategorized

Social Support is a Fundamental Need

By Tasha Miller

Social support is a fundamental need for parents and caregivers as they are raising our littlest community members.

At its core, social support is based upon a network of personal relationships in which people feel valued and cared for.

The positive effects of feeling upheld and supported by a community builds mutual trust, reduces stress, and give children a sense of belonging in the wider world.

There are three main types of social support:

🤝 Tangible Support – direct help with goods and services.

The Parent Pantry is FREE and stocked full of items for children ages 0-5 and our in-home mentorship program is was created to offer hands on help to with caregiving for little ones.

👉 Informational support – advice, guidance, suggestions, or useful information that can help parents with their own decision-making.

Our Baby, Me & We infant parent group and Playscape play and learn are places for parents and caregivers to exchange information, ask questions, and share about their unique parenting experiences.

💛 Emotional support – offering empathy, listening, affirming words, and encouragement

All of our programs are developed in a way that families can form unique relationships with one another and other supportive members of the community so they don’t have to feel they are walking the path of parenting alone.

Mother Mentors Whidbey Island aims to provide places and spaces for families to build a network of social support right from the start.

Our vision is for ALL families of young children on Whidbey Island to feel supported and connected to each other and to their community.

Come join us and learn more by visiting the About Page on our website. 

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📣 North Parent Pantry Open Saturday, March 25 📣
Come stock up on diapers, wipes, and gently used items for children ages 0-5 years! 
All items are free of charge and ready to go home to you and your family. 
Location: 1148 SE 8th Avenue, Oak Harbor
Date: Saturday, March 25
Time: 11am-1pm
We have SO many great items to share. Help us spread the word!
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Support is a fundamental need for parents and care Support is a fundamental need for parents and caregivers as they are raising our littlest community members.
The positive effects of feeling upheld and supported by a community builds mutual trust, reduces stress, and give children a sense of belonging in the wider world. 
Our in-home mentorship program is developed in a way that both families and volunteer mentors can form meaningful relationships that are mutually beneficial for everyone.
We invite you to learn more about our mentorship program. You don’t need a special skill set, just an open heart and the desire to connect. We provide the rest! 
We are currently seeking volunteers. Email esther@whidbeymothermentors.org or visit us mothermentors.org to learn more. 
We have a family waiting for YOU! 
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📣 South Whidbey Parent Pantry open tomorrow Sat 📣 South Whidbey Parent Pantry open tomorrow Saturday, March 18.
We have diapers, wipes, formula and gently used clothing, shoes and baby gear for children ages 0-5. All FREE, all curated for your family with love! 💛
If you're in South Whidbey, pop by Playscape and then browse for Spring essentials for your little one at the Parent Pantry. 
👉 South Pantry Open for Shopping Saturday, March 18 from
9- 1pm
📍Located at 5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley.  #langleywa #southwhidbey #whidbeyisland #supportfamilies #earlychildhoodwashington #pnwesrlychildhood #birthtofivematters #communitycare #practicalsupport #ittakesavilliage #clintonwa #greenbankwa #freelandwa #welovefamilies
🍀 Come meet other families tomorrow at our Satu 🍀 Come meet other families tomorrow at our Saturday Playscape sessions this month in Langley and Oak Harbor. 
Free & open to families with children ages 0-5 years! 
Playscape is:
🤗 A welcoming, fun play space for infants and young children with their moms, dads, grandparents, or other caregiving adults.
🏘A gathering place where caregivers can connect, make friends, share stories, learn from each other, and offer support.
🌈 A play and learn experience guided by an early childhood facilitator and supported by loving trained volunteers.
🗓Date: Saturday, March 18 @ 9:30-11am
Locations: 
📍South Playscape - 
South Whidbey 5th and 6th grade campus, C Pod 5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA 98260
📍North Playscape - 
Whidbey Presbyterian Church
1148 SE 8th Avenue, Oak Harbor
(8th and Midway, enter on Midway)
Visit us at mothermentors.org for our most up-to-date calendar and to sign up for our newsletter! #whidbeyisland #oakharborwashington #langleywashington #islandcounty
SOUTH PLAYSCAPE CLOSED FRIDAY MARCH 10 due to a wa SOUTH PLAYSCAPE CLOSED FRIDAY MARCH 10 due to a water issue at the building. We plan to resume as usual Tuesday next week 💛 #southwhidbey #langleywa #clintonwa #freelandwa
📣South Whidbey Parent Pantry open tomorrow Satu 📣South Whidbey Parent Pantry open tomorrow Saturday, March 4.
We have diapers, wipes, formula and gently used clothing, shoes and baby gear for children ages 0-5. All FREE, all curated for your family with love! 💛
Looking to drop off donations? Thank you! We accept donations in Langley on Sunday, March 5. 
👉Pantry Open for Shopping Saturday, March 4 from 9am - 1pm
👉 Donations collected Sunday, March 5 from 10am -12pm
📍located at 5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley
 #langleywa #southwhidbey #whidbeyfamilies #whidbeyisland #parentpantry #communitycare #whidbeyislandgrown #whidbeybabies
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