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The ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 4 – Purposeful Time and Space for Relationship Building – Releases at Noon on Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Julia Pile
The ParentCamp Podcast - Season 1 Episode 4 Podcast Cover

In this heartfelt and insightful episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, hosts April F. Draine, Julie Pile and Laura Gilchrist dive into the transformative power of building relationships between parents, teachers, and schools. They explore how intentional, meaningful connections can go beyond traditional family engagement events to create ongoing impacts that resonate with children, families, and educators alike. Through personal stories, practical advice, and a deep focus on universal human needs, the hosts shed light on the importance of creating opportunities for relationships to grow. Whether it’s through proactive parent-teacher conversations,…

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Join us for February’s Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, February29, 2025

Julia Pile
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Join us for Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 12 pm ET/11 am CT/ 10 am MT/ 9 am PT! Join us for our daytime session of Virtual ParentCamp. February is the month of love and kindness so take the time to cherish and appreciate those around you. It’s the shortest month of the year and for me time to start getting excited as spring is around the corner. Almost time to take off those winter woolies and enjoy the warmer, longer days.  Our hearts are with the…

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The ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 3 – The Power of Partnerships to Build Stronger Communities with Matthew Morrison of the Delaware Dream Center – Releases at noon on Wednesday, February 5th

Julia Pile

In this impactful episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine and ParentCamp President Julie Pile sit down with Matthew Morrison, Executive Director of the Delaware Regional Dream Center. Matt shares his inspiring journey from pediatric trauma care to leading a nonprofit focused on food security, mental health services, and community outreach. Learn how partnerships with schools, ParentCamp, and local organizations are making a tangible difference in the lives of families, providing vital resources like food, counseling, and support for those in need. Discover how the Dream Center’s Boxes…

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Building Connections: Highlights from Sussex Montessori’s December ParentCamp & A Look Ahead to February!

Julia Pile
2024-12-12 Sussex Montessori Group Photo

Written by Jay Posick, ParentCamp Coach On December 12, 2024 from 5:30-7:30PM, Sussex Montessori hosted their second ParentCamp of the 2024-2025 school year.  It was a downright amazing evening!  26 people signed in at registration, including 10 children, but it felt like we had more than that due to the wonderful conversations before we started, during the sessions, and at dinner. ParentCamp is a tremendous opportunity to speak with other families, school staff, and the community about topics of interest.  The groups meet in circles that are meant to provide…

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ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 2 – Four Surprising Things Parents Want for Family-School Connection – Releases at noon on Wednesday, January 22nd

Julia Pile

Season 1 Episode 2 of The ParentCamp Podcast releases at noon on Wednesday, January 22nd. In this heartfelt and insightful episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, Podcast Host April F. Draine and ParentCamp Vice-President Laura Gilchrist dive into the essence of what parents truly long for in  family-school-community engagement. From fostering authentic relationships to re-imagining communication, Laura unveils four key desires that may “surprise and delight” educators and families alike. She shares compelling stories of transformation through the ParentCamp model, emphasizing the power of circles, dialogue, and shared experiences to build…

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