Support Groups
In Person in Petaluma, California
Tiny Humans, Tired Parents
FREE 6-Week New Parent Support Group
This is a space for new parents with babies under 12 months who are looking for connection, not perfection. You might be sleep-deprived, overwhelmed, full of questions, or just craving real talk with other people who get it. You don’t have to have it all together to be here.
Maybe you’re not sure therapy is right for you right now, but you still want support. Maybe you’ve got advice coming at you from every direction—your parents, your friends with older kids, your social feed, but what you’re really longing for is connection with someone who is in the thick of it right now, just like you.
This group is a place to share honestly, listen deeply, and feel less alone. It’s a place where you can show up exactly as you are—messy bun, spit-up shirt, feelings and all—and be met with compassion, understanding, and maybe even some much-needed laughter.
Each week, we’ll begin with a short mindfulness practice and explore topics like postpartum identity, relationships, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and realistic self-care. You’ll leave feeling a little more grounded, more seen, and more connected—to yourself, and to others.
This initiative is sponsored by Mother Care Support. Space provided by NooNoo.
“We don’t heal in isolation, but in community.”
-S. Kelley Harrell, author of Gift of the Dreamtime: Awakening to the Divinity of Trauma
You’re Not Alone—Here’s What to Expect
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If you haven’t been to NooNoo yet, you’re in for a treat! NooNoo is an eco-friendly children’s consignment store that’s all about sustainability, community, and supporting local families. Our group meets in person at NooNoo, located inside the River Co. building at 429 1st Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. Just head inside, and you’ll find NooNoo—and me—on the floor with our babies, in a space where spit-up-stained shirts, messy buns, and tired eyes are not only welcome, they’re expected.
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This new parent support group is a welcoming, non-judgmental space for new parents to connect, share, and feel supported during the early months of parenthood. It’s not group therapy, although it can be therapeutic. We talk about the real stuff, sleep, identity shifts, mental health, relationships, and everything in between.
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It’s for new parents with babies under 12 months.Whether you’re a first-time parent or this isn’t your first rodeo, please join us!. We welcome mothers fathers, all identities, family structures, and lived experiences.
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Not at all. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit. If you’re feeling anxious, lonely, curious, or just want to be around others who get it, this group is for you.
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No. This is a support group, not group therapy. That said, it’s facilitated by a licensed therapist trained in perinatal mental health. In addition to peer support and connection, you’ll learn practical tools, grounding techniques, and walk away feeling more connected.
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Each week we’ll explore topics like -
Mental Health and Overwhelm
Feeding and sleep challenges
Relationships
Boundaries and self-care
Identity changes
Local resources
Whatever is on your mind that day
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That’s part of the group! Babies cry, eat, and fuss, and that’s totally okay. This space is baby-friendly and judgment-free.
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So many parents feel that way—and nearly all of them leave feeling grateful they came. You don’t have to show up a certain way. Just come as you are.
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We get it, babies are unpredictable. If you miss a week, we’ll check in with you, not to guilt you, but because you matter here.