STHS Parenting Center

STHS Parenting Center The St. Being a parent is a challenge. Sometimes you can use a little help, and the Parenting Center is ready for you.

Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center promotes confidence and competence in parenting, encourages optimal child development, and enhances the well-being of the family as a whole! Some people with young children utilize the center to help their children socialize with others without experiencing the trauma of separation anxiety. Some families utilize the center as a support system to help validate the very difficult job of parenting. This also gives them the opportunity to observe that many of the behaviors of their children are normal! For parents who are juggling more than one child, our programs give parents an opportunity to share individual quality time with each. As parents, it is nice to learn how other parents deal with the same challenges. Parents and caregivers may take advantage of the many programs that are offered to the community that deal with a variety of parenting issues. The Parenting Center is not just for parents with problems. The center is for parents who want to build on their parenting skills while developing positive self-esteem in their children. The Parenting Center is not affiliated with planned pregnancy organizations, nor does it scrutinize anyone’s parenting skills. We are all in this learning process together! The Parenting Center is not a day care or drop-off program. Most of our activities are interactive opportunities for parents with their children.

Delays Happen - Our Sneak Peek is Postponed!Due to unforeseen delays in the moving and opening process, our Sneak Peek e...
02/25/2026

Delays Happen - Our Sneak Peek is Postponed!

Due to unforeseen delays in the moving and opening process, our Sneak Peek event scheduled for tomorrow, 02/26/2026, is postponed. A new date for the Sneak Peek and official opening will be announced soon.

The Parenting Center team is working diligently to complete the transition to the new location and ensure the space is fully prepared to continue serving families across the community. When we open, the new facility will provide a welcoming, enhanced environment designed to support parents and caregivers with the trusted education, resources and guidance they rely on.

We are eager to welcome families into our new space and appreciate the community’s patience as we finalize preparations. Our goal is to ensure everything is in place to deliver the high-quality experience our families deserve.

Additional details, including the new Sneak Peek date and grand opening information, will be shared as soon as they are confirmed.

For questions, please either email parentingcenter@stph.org or call us at 985-898-4435. Our new address is 21404 Koop Drive; Mandeville and we look forward to seeing you there soon!

🎭💜💛💚 Happy Mardi Gras! 💚💛💜🎭Whether you're catching throws from a float, dancing to brass bands or celebrating from home,...
02/17/2026

🎭💜💛💚 Happy Mardi Gras! 💚💛💜🎭

Whether you're catching throws from a float, dancing to brass bands or celebrating from home, we wish you a happy and safe Mardi Gras!

St. Tammany Health System Announces Mardi Gras 2026 Hours! 🎭St. Tammany Health System has shared its hours of operation ...
02/13/2026

St. Tammany Health System Announces Mardi Gras 2026 Hours! 🎭

St. Tammany Health System has shared its hours of operation for Mardi Gras 2026 across clinics and locations in our community. While emergency services (including St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington and the Mandeville Emergency Department) will remain open 24/7, other locations will have adjusted hours—so be sure to check before you visit.

👉 Read more here: https://www.sttammany.health/News/MardiGras2026

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Mardi Gras! 🎉

Happy Birthday to all of our members and staff that have February birthdays!! We had our monthly birthday party yesterd...
02/05/2026

Happy Birthday to all of our members and staff that have February birthdays!! We had our monthly birthday party yesterday and want to give a shout out to Bella, Bell, Marshall and staff member Jodi and hope that they have happy birthdays this month!!

We celebrate our monthly birthday party on the first Wednesday of each month with a party tray of chicken nuggets that is donated from Hwy 21 Chick fil A and mini cupcakes. With a rousing round of Happy Birthday to you and wearing party hats our members had a great time!

Our next monthly birthday party will be Wednesday, March 4th at our NEW LOCATION - 21404 Koop Dr., Mandeville LA 70471. We can't wait to help you and your little one celebrate their big day!!

For more information, please call 985-898-4435 or email parentingcenter@stph.org.

02/05/2026

❤️ February is Heart Health Month ❤️

This month, we’re throwing it back to a powerful Healthy Living episode featuring Dr. Russell Reed, Interventional Cardiologist with St. Tammany Health System Cardiovascular Clinic.

In this episode, Dr. Reed breaks down:
🔴 The reality of sudden cardiac arrest in adolescents
🔴The importance and availability of heart screenings at St. Tammany Health System

Catch the episode and learn how awareness, prevention and early screening can save lives.

Happy Mardi Gras!! Happy Valentine's Day!! Happy Moving Day!!Yes, February is shaping up to be a full if not short mon...
02/03/2026

Happy Mardi Gras!! Happy Valentine's Day!! Happy Moving Day!!
Yes, February is shaping up to be a full if not short month here at the Parenting Center.

We start the month off as usual with our monthly birthday party on Wednesday, February 4th, where we wish anyone who is having a February birthday a very happy birthday (this includes our very own staff member - Jodi Tolliver - a happy Valentine's Day birthday). We have two weeks of our regularly scheduled classes of Cuddle Buddies, Play & Learn and Toddling Time. And we also have some very special guests - one on Monday, February 9th from Sharkey's Hair Cut who will discuss safe practices and Love on the Leash who come monthly to let our members pet, play and interact with our furry friends.
Our big event starts on Wednesday, February 11th with our Mardi Gras/Valentine's Day/Going Away Party. That's right we are going to come dressed in your favorite Mardi Gras colors, we will make Valentine's Day cards for our family members and we will say good-bye to our current Parent Center building!! Then we are closed from Thursday, February 12-Wednesday, February 25 to move, unpack and reopen at our new location - 21404 Koop Dr., Mandeville LA 70471. We will open with a sneak peek at our new location on Thursday, February 26th from 11a-1p and then will be open for regular business on Friday, February 27 from 9a-1p.
The updated calendar is attached below for you to reference!!

We also have other opportunities hosted by the Parenting Center this month. On Thursday, February 19 from 10-11a, we are hosting a Pet CPR class at the St. Tammany Hospital for free. This is open for all ages to come learn the important skills of how to help your dog or cat if they stop breathing or choke on something.

We are also offering the very popular Safesitter class on Saturday, February 21 from 9a-3:30p. This class is open for anyone who is thinking of being a babysitter and wants to learn the skills of CPR, choking, how to change a baby diaper, how to stay safe in an online world, how to interview families, how to call 911, the ages/stages of child development and so much more.

To register for Pet CPR and/or Safesitter, please visit our website - www.sttammany.health If you have any questions, please call 985-898-4435 or email the parentingcenter@stph.org

We can't wait to see you and your families at the Parenting Center!!

01/27/2026

Meet Dr. Pechon 👋

A family physician with St. Tammany Health System and faculty member at the St. Tammany Ochsner Family Medicine Residency Program, Dr. Pechon is dedicated to multi-generational, patient-centered care. With a strong focus on preventive health and healthy lifestyles, Dr. Pechon supports patients and families at every stage of life.

👉 Find family-centered care close to home: https://www.sttammany.health/stpnnorthcovington

01/26/2026

BRRRRR....it's cold outside!!! But even though the weather is a bit nippy outside, the Parenting Center is open and warm on the inside. We are operating as normal today from 9a-1p for open play.

The St. Tammany Parish Library lady that was scheduled to come read and sing with us has cancelled for today but will be with us this Friday, January 30th at 10:30am.

Hope to see you and your family soon. If you have any questions, please email us at parentingcenter@stph.org or call us at 985-898-4435.

✨ New Year, new possibilities! ✨As we step into 2026, St. Tammany Health System wishes you a year of wellness, growth an...
01/01/2026

✨ New Year, new possibilities! ✨

As we step into 2026, St. Tammany Health System wishes you a year of wellness, growth and joy. ❤️

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21404 Koop Drive
Covington, LA
70471

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+19858984435

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