2026 Summer Parent Groups
When your child is having a hard time, it can be challenging to know what to do.
Our small parent groups give you support, tools, and guidance to handle those moments with more confidence.
Registration closes June 22.
Small Groups. Personalized Support.
Each group is limited to 5 families, creating space for discussion, coaching, and individualized support. Over 15 weekly sessions, you’ll learn to:
- Understand Patterns: Notice what leads up to challenging moments
- Respond with Confidence: Know what to do: planful responding instead of reacting
- Support Your Child: Help your child feel understood and regulated
Upcoming Groups
Registration closes on June 22
1. Big Feelings, Little Kids: Simple Tools for Parents
For parents of children ages 3–5
Mondays, 11–12 PM | July 6 – October 12
Description:
Emotion regulation in the preschool years is an area many children are working on developing. This age is characterized by increasingly independent thoughts and ideas, and learning to communicate these while managing emotions can be a very difficult balance.
Our group will focus on developmentally appropriate and supportive strategies for building confidence and independence in young children, while simultaneously providing clear boundaries and limits in supportive ways.
2. Tools for Tough Moments: Strategies for Supporting School-Age Children
For parents of children ages 6–11
Wednesdays, 12–1 PM | July 8 – October 14
Description:
School-age children are often learning to navigate peer relationships and increasing demands at school and with sports. Managing emotions while experiencing these developmental milestones can be a challenge.
Our group will focus on supporting school-age children to develop prosocial coping skills and strong communication strategies, while simultaneously highlighting the importance of age-appropriate boundaries and rules.
What’s Included
Each group includes:
- 15 weekly one-hour parent group sessions
- Coaching from licensed psychologists
- App-based learning modules
- Digital tools to help uncover patterns behind emotional outbursts
- Opportunities to talk with other parents facing similar challenges
- App access
- Two caregivers from the same family may participate
Costs
- $750 per family for the full 15-week program. Up to two caregivers from the same family are welcome to participate.
- Not ready to pay all at once? Payment may be made in three monthly installments of $250.
About Your Hosts
Courtney Cotter, Ph.D., BCBA-D
I enjoy walking alongside families, helping kids build confidence and find their place at home, in school, and in the community. Parenting really is the toughest job you’ll ever love, and I hope to help all parents feel successful in their parenting journey.
Credentials and Expertise
- Licensed Psychologist
- Doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D)
- Nearly 20 years of experience supporting children and families across New England
Education and Fellowships
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Western Michigan University
- Internship, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Fellowship, Munroe-Meyer Institute
Marlena Minkos, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA
I love spending my free time reading, practicing yoga, and traveling with my family. I’m driven by a genuine passion for supporting families, strengthening schools, and improving the lives of children I work with.
Credentials and Expertise
- Licensed Psychologist
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Over 15 years of experience supporting children and adolescents in clinical and educational settings
Education and Certifications
- Doctorate in Psychology, University of Connecticut
- Master’s degree in School Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston
Interested in Joining?
Complete the form below and select the group you are interested in.