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

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

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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Join us for the first Virtual ParentCamp of 2025 – January 15th 8 pm ET/5 pm PT

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Join us for Virtual ParentCamp on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 8 pm ET/7 pm CT/ 6 pm MT/ 5 pm PT! Join us for the first Virtual ParentCamp of 2025. Hope you all had a safe and merry break and were able to enjoy time with your families. If you are lucky enough to live in the Midwest or on the East coast, you may have also enjoyed some snow!!  This year, I’m excited to welcome new friends and reconnect with familiar faces at Virtual ParentCamp. Let’s make 2025…

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Kicking Off the New Year with the inaugural edition of The ParentCamp Podcast and One Word Challenge

The ParentCamp Podcast Season 1 Episode 1 Podcast Cover - The Journey

Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to introduce The ParentCamp Podcast, a dynamic new platform to spark meaningful conversations among parents, educators, and communities. After months of preparation, the podcast launches today with host April F. Draine as our guide. In the first episode, titled “The Journey,” April dives into the origins of ParentCamp with Julie Pile, President and Laura Gilchrist, Vice President, highlighting its mission to foster collaboration and build school and community ecosystems. Expect exciting discussions about impactful topics, sharing stories from ParentCamp schools, highlighting the amazing people we…

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