Don't tell the rest of the email list, but the Central Ohio crew is my favorite.
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Truly, though, there's something about in-person community that you just can't get online. Seeing someone's body language, making eye contact, seeing and hearing their voice, maybe even a "are you a hugger because I feel like we're friends now."
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Parenting is hard.
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Parenting without a strong support of people in your life who get it feels impossible.
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That's why a branch of our mission at Postpartum Together is in-person events for parents. A place to exhale, let down your walls, and be seen and enjoyed for awhile. Bonus when there's something for your kids to do so you can maybe even finish a sentence.
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Anyone is welcome at our events- moms, dads, kids. The only requirement is you're a kind human who believes in making the world a better place for everybody. Alright maybe one more- don't be a mom shamer. Please don't come if you want to tell other people what they need to do to reach some standard of motherhood you saw on Pinterest. If that's you, please shoo.

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Here are a couple of local opportunities to do that in the next few weeks:

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​1. September Mom Brew Crew

Where: Land Grant Brewing Company​
​When: Saturday, September 20th from 12-2pm
​What to expect: We snag a couple of tables (Planning for outside as long as weather is cooperative). You'll see me in a Mom Brew Crew shirt (see picture below) and we'll have a central table where you can grab a name tag and a little welcome sheet. There will be sensory bins for the kids from Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency and there's a great space the older kids can play basketball or just hang.
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Sam from The Educated Pelvis will also be there doing a giveaway for an adult + kids squatty potty and you can ask her your pelvic floor questions if you want to (but like, there's not a check-in on whether you talked about it or not so don't worry if you're a little shy.)
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We'll mingle, I'll do my best to help you find some other parents you'll have things in common with, and then at 1:30 we'll get together for a picture and a short discussion prompt. We'll tell you a bit about what we're working on at Postpartum Together and then help you get into small groups with a couple of prompts to have some real talk re: parenthood and life.
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You'll probably leave feeling lighter, less alone, and excited to keep connecting with someone you met there. If not, you get a full refund (which is funny because this is totally free.)
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If you like beer or other "growm up drinks (as my kids used to say)" you can enjoy Land Grant. If you like food, you can enjoy the food truck. If you don't enjoy either, you can enjoy the people.
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If you're a parking-stressed person, look at a few tips here: Parking | Land-Grant Brewing Company​
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​Here is the FB event if you want to RSVP and share with friends! https://www.facebook.com/share/19tzJdy1Zy/​

2. Playdate On Purpose

When: Tuesday, September 23rd from 5-7pm​
Where: Scioto Audobon Metro Park ​
What to expect: Bring your own dinner and join us for a kid-friendly meet-up.
This is a casual family meet-up where you can pick up dinner or bring a picnic. My beautiful and talented friend Rachel Joy Barehl will be joining us to take pictures to promote future events, so sit it out if having your kids in photos is not your jam. But free photos for you and your kids if it is your jam!​
​This is for both couples and singles to attend!
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​We don't have an RSVP page but feel free just to show up and reply to this email with any questions!

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3. October Mom Brew Crew

When: Saturday, October 18th 12-2pm​
Where: Crooked Can Brewing Company​
​What to expect: Honestly, same as above in the September event :)

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​Here is the FB event if you want to RSVP and share with friends! https://www.facebook.com/share/19tzJdy1Zy/​

Okay babe, let's make Central Ohio the best place to be a parent.

-Chels

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