Parent Cooperative Community

07/24/2025

07/23/2025

Whether it’s a weekend hike or a simple walk around the block, outdoor adventures are a powerful way to build stronger family bonds.

Especially for adoptive families, movement and nature can nurture trust and connection.

07/21/2025

FREE WEBINAR | Emotions, Expression & Trauma

What happens when emotions get stuck?

Join us for a powerful 1-hour session where we’ll explore:
🔹 The 3 pathways of emotional expression
🔹 What happens when those pathways are blocked
🔹 How unspoken moments can turn into lasting trauma

Perfect for parents, caregivers, educators & mental health professionals.

Let’s break the silence — and begin the healing.
🗓️ 08.04.2025
📍 Online | Free to attend
👉 Register now:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nUH3q_W0QPG-2oQ6aL2izw

Emotions are meant to move — but what happens when they don’t? In this powerful 1-hour session, we’ll explore the three core pathways of emotional expression and what occurs when those pathways are blocked. You’ll gain insights into how seemingly brief moments can evolve into long-term traum...

07/15/2025

07/15/2025

"Emotions are meant to move — but what happens when they don’t?”
Join PCC in partnership with TESS for our upcoming free webinar, Understanding Emotional Expression, where we’ll explore how suppressed emotional moments can turn into lasting trauma — and what you can do about it.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or mental health professional, this session will offer powerful insight and practical strategies.

Monday, August 4 | 6–7 PM | Virtual
Facebook: Reserve your spot: Understanding Emotional Expression
Instagram: See link in bio to reserve your spot.

07/07/2025

This Independence Month, we celebrate teaching adopted children the power of self-advocacy. With the right tools and support, they can confidently speak up for their needs and become strong, independent individuals.

07/02/2025

Forming a secure, trusting relationship is a journey for every parent and child, but in adoptive families, this journey comes with unique challenges and beautiful, hard-won milestones. Understanding attachment milestones can offer insight, patience, and encouragement to adoptive parents navigating this path.

What are the stages of attachment in adoptive families, and how can parents nurture secure bonds? Discover how trust is built one milestone at a time.

07/01/2025

FREE WEBINAR | Strengthening Bonds: 10 Ways to Foster Attachment with Children from Hard Places

This summer, take time to reconnect — especially with children who need it most.

Join us for a 1-hour, trauma-informed webinar where we’ll explore:
🔹 10 practical strategies to build trust & connection
🔹 How trauma impacts attachment
🔹 What kids really need when they push us away

For parents, caregivers, educators & mental health professionals who want to go beyond surface behavior and strengthen healing relationships.

🗓️ 07/07/2025
📍 Online | Free to attend
👉 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hMt922yfSuCYwK28OvxdfQ #/registration

Because connection isn’t just important — it’s how healing begins.

Summer offers a unique opportunity to deepen connection with our children — more time, fewer schedules, and the chance to reset relationships. But for children with histories of trauma or disrupted attachment, building strong bonds may look very different from what we’ve experienced or expected....

06/25/2025

This summer, dive into stories that celebrate the beauty of adoption and the power of family bonds. From heartwarming tales of siblings finding their place to journeys of self-discovery and love, these books will inspire and uplift.

06/20/2025

Adoption offers children and teens the chance to find stability, love, and belonging, but for LGBTQ+ youth, that journey can come with unique hurdles. Many have experienced rejection or misunderstanding because of their identities, making it even more vital for adoptive families to create safe, affirming homes.

Are you creating a safe and affirming home for your LGBTQ+ adopted child? Learn how to support their identity, mental health, and sense of belonging.

06/19/2025

Fatherhood in adoption is a journey defined not by biology but by intentional love, unwavering commitment, and the quiet strength it takes to build trust one moment at a time. While much of the adoption narrative centers on mothers, the role of adoptive fathers is just as vital, shaping identity, modeling stability, and offering unconditional belonging.

How do adoptive fathers shape trust, identity, and healing in their child's life? Discover the powerful role of fatherhood in the adoption journey.

06/16/2025

Creating a safe, loving space at home helps adopted children feel secure and valued. Let’s build an environment where they can thrive, express themselves, and heal.