Having a new baby is an adjustment that's impossible to prepare for until it happens. Then, when you're in the middle of it, it can sometimes feel very overwhelming and isolating. That's where... More

Having a new baby is an adjustment that's impossible to prepare for until it happens. Then, when you're in the middle of it, it can sometimes feel very overwhelming and isolating. That's where PEPS comes in. PEPS is simply a group of new moms who get together with a leader (with their babies in tow) to share stories, support and frustrations. I think the success of a participant's individual experience in PEPS can be largely dependent upon the group they end up in, but it is also a function of the participant's willingness to share and enjoy the experience. It was a great experience for me and I know of many moms who speak of it as a lifesaver at a challenging point in their lives.
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PEPS is a non-profit organization that offers a wide variety of services, with their most popular being the new-parent support group. They offer both day group and evening groups. The evening groups... More

PEPS is a non-profit organization that offers a wide variety of services, with their most popular being the new-parent support group. They offer both day group and evening groups. The evening groups are great, because then both parents can be involved and it accommodates us working moms! Groups are put together based on geographic region, so you get to meet other new parents in your area. Though my initial experience with PEPS was negative (they lost my registration information and I wasn't placed in a group until my son was 3 months old...and other details I won't get into), the staff ended up being very accommodating in the end, and my experience has been great. We had different speakers come to talk to us about a variety of topics (nutrition, infant development, childproofing, etc) that I probably wouldn't have had access to otherwise. My group still meets and I definitely recommend PEPS to anyone having a baby in the Seattle area :)
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