PEPS – Highs and Lows

Supporting Parents of Adolescents and Teens Through the Highs and Lows

Licensed psychotherapist, Julie Ellett, shares her perspective on what it’s like to parent an adolescent and why supporting parents in this parenting stage is so critical to the well-being of their teen and family.

Meet Our New Program Director – Melanie Roper!

by PEPS on March 17, 2022 in PEPS • 0 Comments

We are thrilled to introduce our new Program Director, Melanie Roper! Melanie brings a wealth of professional and personal experience that make her an incredible fit for PEPS. Read Melanie’s introduction letter on our blog.

Maintaining Connection Across Time Zones, Cities, and Life Circumstances

by PEPS on January 5, 2022 in Adjusting to Parenthood, Community Connections, Newborns & Babies, Parenting, PEPS, Virtual PEPS Groups • 0 Comments

One mother shares her experience in an online parent peer-support program for parents with newborn babies through the Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS).

A group of several mothers and their children participating in the Spanish-language PEPS Group through Open Arms. The babies and toddlers are being held by their mothers or are sitting on a table. Many of them are holding a book called “Cero a Cinco.”

Parent Support from our Community Partners: Open Arms Perinatal Services

by PEPS on December 14, 2021 in Community Connections, PEPS, PEPS Network • 0 Comments

PEPS works with a network of community partners to offer parent peer-support programs through community-based organizations. Read about how one of these partners, Open Arms Perinatal Services, has adapted to support parents in their community during the pandemic.

Partnering in a Pandemic

by PEPS on October 12, 2021 in Community Connections, Family, Parenting, PEPS, PEPS Network • 0 Comments

Five years ago, Triangle Area Parenting Support (TAPS) joined the PEPS family as a PEPS Network Partner – and so much has developed since. Read on to learn more about how TAPS has adapted in the past 20 months to support families in their community.

I Can’t Imagine Not Having PEPS

by PEPS on October 7, 2021 in Adjusting to Parenthood, Community Connections, Expecting a baby, Newborns & Babies, Parenting, PEPS, Virtual PEPS Groups • 0 Comments

One family shares their experience in an online parent peer-support program for expectant parents, followed by another online program for parents with newborn babies through the Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS).

Big Decisions at 17

by PEPS on August 31, 2021 in Family, PEPS • 0 Comments

PEPS Donor Relations Manager, Zoe Barker-Aderem, shares about her experience as the beneficiary of a Washington College Savings Plan (WA529).

Building Parenting Confidence in the Time of Coronavirus

by PEPS on September 18, 2020 in Community Connections, Family, Newborns & Babies, Parenting, PEPS, Virtual PEPS Groups • 0 Comments

Six families share about how their virtual PEPS group was a lifeline for connection and support.

Connection and Community During Uncertain Times

by PEPS on March 12, 2020 in Community Connections, PEPS • 1 Comment

Bringing new parents out of isolation is critical to their health and wellbeing. As PEPS works collaboratively towards the effort of prevention and protection from COVID-19 in our region, groups have shifted to connect remotely. Hear from a PEPS Community Connector, to hear how we’re striving to connect parents during this time of social distancing.