Bagels and Balance For Busy Parents: A 3-Week Conversation Series

Join us in person for a laid-back, three-week chat series designed just for busy parents! Grab a delicious bagel and dive into real talk about finding balance in the chaos of parenting. It’s a welcoming space to share stories, swap tips, and connect with fellow parents juggling it all. Bring your energy, questions, and maybe an appetite, let’s tackle parenthood together while enjoying some tasty bites!

No pressure, no perfection; just come as you are.

• Real conversations about parenting, partnership, and everyday stress
• Practical tools for self-care, emotional awareness, and communication
• A supportive, non-judgmental community space
• Time to pause, reflect, and reset before the week begins

• Busy parents balancing work, home, and family life
• Adults looking for realistic, usable tools for wellbeing
• Parents craving connection, support, and a sense of community

First 3 people to register have the option to bring a friend or a partner for free.

This series is about nourishing yourself and your relationships.
Together, we’ll focus on finding balance, building awareness, and strengthening connections with a relaxed, non-clinical, community-centered vibe.

Week 1 (May 3rd): Know Yourself, Protect Your Time
Focus on self-care, boundaries, and managing your time in ways that actually work.
Takeaway: A personalized “Sunday Reset” plan for your week

Week 2 (May 17th): Asking for Help – You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Explore how to build your support network and recognize when different types of help are needed.
Takeaway: A practical “Help Checklist”

Week 3 (June 14th): Emotions & Identity – Owning Your Power
Understand your emotions, challenge internalized narratives, and practice expressing yourself authentically.
Takeaway: Tools to navigate emotions without guilt or shame

Facilitator: Courtney Laurore, MSW
Location: Arch Wellness – 1285 Broad St. FL 2, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 in the large kitchen/seating area
Directions: https://therapystory.net/contact/

Dates: May 3rd, 17th, and June 14th
Time: 10am-11am

Sign up today directly through Eventbrite or email Kaci, [email protected] for more information.