Parent Cooperative Community

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

Mother's Day in adoptive families isn't always simple, and it doesn't need to be.

Your child carries a story that includes more than one mother figure. Honoring that story doesn't take anything away from you. It gives your child something invaluable: permission to love fully, grieve openly, and feel whole.

If this day brings up big emotions for your family, know that you're not alone. Many adoptive families navigate these feelings every year. The most healing thing you can do is create space for all of it.

However your family celebrates (or doesn't), we see you. You're doing something extraordinary.

05/06/2026

When a child is melting down, our instincts can take over — and not always the helpful ones.

We might lecture, rush to fix, or tell them to calm down… but these actually block co-regulation rather than build it.

Let’s talk about what not to do — and what to try instead — so we can truly help a child borrow our calm instead of our chaos.

via The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy

04/29/2026

You might hear the term "therapeutic parenting" and wonder what it looks like in real life. It's not about being a perfect parent. It's about being a present one.

It looks like pausing before you react. Asking "What do you need?" instead of "Why did you do that?" It looks like sitting with your child through a meltdown instead of sending them to their room.

For children from hard places, these small shifts communicate something enormous: you are safe here.

It takes practice. And it's okay to get it wrong sometimes. What matters is that you keep showing up.

What does therapeutic parenting look like in your home? Tell us in the comments.

04/29/2026

This week at the DEKA SPARTAN CHALLENGE members of our hardworking PCC Team showed up, pushed through every challenge, and proved that teamwork and determination make anything possible. 💪

Just like they show up every day in service for our families, they pushed through this hard physical challenge with strength, grit, and heart. Nailed it!!
Proud of this incredible team! 🙌

04/28/2026

Let the kids have a blast while you get a break—CAFA Respite Kids Day is free and full of fun! May 17th, 2026

Register Here:
https://form.jotform.com/260848813114154

04/26/2026

PCC staff are participating in the DEKA SPARTAN CHALLENGE Way to go and Good luck Team PCC!! 💪🙌💜💚

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

Zookie is spot on 💜🐾🐾💚

04/23/2026

For Foster & Adopt families of Del Norte 🌮

04/23/2026

Office Vibes with Zookie, Our PCC Therapeutic Mascot 💜💚

Today our favorite four-legged team member stopped by to bring some extra comfort, smiles, and calm to the office. Whether it’s a quick cuddle or just his gentle presence, Zookie reminds us how powerful connection and compassion can be.

At Parent Cooperative Community, we believe healing can come in many forms—and sometimes, it has paws. 🐾 🐾