More than 75 beta testers and their families came to @doubleclutchbrewery last weekend to celebrate the launch of the ParentConnect app and meet their pods. We knew interest was high- but this blew us away.
This is how community starts.
Not in the beta yet? We saved you a spot. Sign up with the link in bio.
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hi, weâre Meera & Emma đâ¨
lifelong best friends turned co-founders.
we grew up next door to each other, with families who shared backyards, holidays, traditions, and a true village - our parents showed us what community can look like.
when we became moms, we realized how rare that kind of support had become.
with backgrounds in child development and a passion for supporting parents, we started ParentConnect to bring the village back.
two years in, weâre entering an exciting new chapter - ready to scale, grow, and share what weâve learned with moms everywhere - and weâre so grateful youâre here with us. đ
still not over this night â¨
bringing together this group of powerful, thoughtful, wildly inspiring mamas was more magical than we could have imagined.
our Founding Connectors are helping us shape what comes next for ParentConnect - spreading the word & keeping a pulse on what moms need most. This next chapter wouldnât feel the same without them.
weâll be spotlighting each of our Founding Connectors over the coming weeks - stay tuned to meet these incredible women - youâre going to love them.
đ¸ a huge thanks to our endlessly talented photographer @fiacuzziphotography - a childhood friend who recently made her way back to the North Shore from LA - for capturing this night so beautifully.Â
thank you to the artists who helped us feel our best for the eventÂ
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finally, a very special thanks to @letourevanston in Evanston for hosting us - such a pleasure to work with from planning to execution - the space was beautiful and the food was delicious đ
Sometimes what we say about our babyâs sleep is totally different than the reality.
ParentConnect beta testers â join us for an honest conversation about baby sleep, without the pressure to get it âperfect.â
Led by pediatric sleep consultant Natalie Doebler, this workshop is a chance to talk through common sleep struggles, simple schedule and bedtime adjustments, and all those burning questions youâve been Googling at 2 AM. But instead of searching alone, come connect with Natalie and a group of moms going through the exact same thing.
RSVP on the app. Not a beta tester yet? Link in bio to join.
Join us Thursday, May 28 from 6â8 PM at the beautiful new @avliwinnetka for a stress-free night out with other local moms.
Whether youâre already part of the beta or new to ParentConnect, this night is for you. Weâve heard from so many moms looking for connection â including those with slightly older kids and those just wanting to get a feel for our community.
Come solo, bring a friend, wear real pants (or not!), stay for a second cocktail or mocktail. No pressure, just a good reason to get out.
Open to beta testers and newcomers. RSVP required â link in bio.
Our Motherâs Day needlepoint event with @velvetstitchhouse and @_pinkandtan_ surprised us in the best way.
What a unique way to take time for ourselves, learn something new, connect in a low-pressure way, and celebrate motherhood together.
Weâre excited for VSH to open on Central St. this summer, and for many more community moments like this.
A big thank you to @rebeccazikakis for leading the class and Maggie for hosting us in her beautiful @_pinkandtan_ studio.
ParentConnect was never just about moms groups and meetups - it was about reminding moms they donât have to navigate motherhood alone.
Happy Motherâs Day to all the moms making space for connection in the middle of everything else motherhood asks of them. We see you. đŠˇ
The Hive is ParentConnectâs growing collection of vetted local recommendations from moms in this community- the places, people, and products worth knowing about.
Tried a class you loved? Found a pelvic floor therapist you swear by? Know the park with the good bathrooms?
Add it to the Hive. Your local intel is valuable.
Treat yourself this Motherâs Day 𪥠đ¤
Join us for a cozy evening of stitching, conversation, and connection with moms in a similar season of life.
Weâre partnering with two amazing local mamas for this special event: Beccaâfounder of @velvetstitchhouse (opening soon on Central Street in Evanston!!), and Maggieâthe creative force behind Evanston boutique @_pinkandtan_
We love seeing moms support moms the way these two do, and we couldnât be more excited for what they have planned for us this Thursday.
This event is exclusively for ParentConnect beta testers. Curious about joining? Check out the link in bio to learn more.
Whoâs in your support systemâand does it actually work for you?
From choosing aligned providers to navigating expectations with family (yes, even your MIL đ), join the incredible @kassieleachmandoula as we talk through how to intentionally build your village.
⨠Come for the conversation, stay for the connection with other expecting & new mamas.
Register on the ParentConnect app. Not on the app yet? Link in bio to join the waitlist.
the interest in ParentConnect beta testing has been incredible- and every mom who joins is helping us build something better.
every survey, message, event conversation, and honest opinion is helping us make the app more useful, more intuitive, and more real.
this app is being built with moms, not just for them.
want in? Join our beta community at the link in bio.
Pilates đ¤đť Motherhood
Pregnancy and postpartum change everythingâincluding your relationship with your body. Starting (or restarting) movement can feel intimidating.
We got answers straight from the one & only @dr.megmoore , founder of @the_reformmethod âto the questions moms & moms-to-be curious about Pilates are asking.
Whether youâve never seen a reformer before or you confidently reach for the red springs, come take a perinatal-focused class with us.
⨠This event is exclusively for ParentConnect beta testers â¨
Not on the app yet? Head to the link in our bio to join the waitlist.
