Since 2022, the Service Petite Enfance & Familles in Monaco has been offering a range of workshops at “Espaces Parents,” providing a welcoming environment for Monegasque families to connect with child development experts…

These sessions are led by specialized practitioners, including psychologists, paediatric nurses, and early childhood educators, to offer parents valuable insights and support.

Highlights of the November-December program include workshops tailored to various aspects of early parenting. Topics range from managing selective eating (12th November) to helping children transition to daycare (10th December). Special sessions also focus on fathers, offering advice on embracing the role of a “papa-rent” (8th November), and on couples, addressing post-baby relationship challenges (22nd November).

Additional activities include “parent-child play” sessions every Wednesday morning, psychomotor skills workshops on 28th November and 12th December, and specialized classes for families enrolled in local childcare centres, such as babywearing (Tuesdays) and baby massage (Mondays).

All workshops are free but require prior registration. For more information or to sign up, families can contact “Espaces Parents” at +377 93 15 61 85 or via email at espacesparents@mairie.mc. The sessions are held at the Foyer Sainte Dévote, offering a supportive space for parents to share experiences and learn together.

Photo by Katie Emslie