"The simplicity of the idea really impressed me and I'd like to see it grow. Everybody benefits. It was a great opportunity for our families to get new books and toys and for me to get information about local and national resources in order to better serve the parents in our shelter."
  - Case Manager at family shelter, about our Book and Toy Exchange

"It's a good idea for parents to get together and share concerns. It's what our society and our children need."
  - From a workshop participant

"The workshop exercises and discussion hold up a mirror for us to look at our family life rather than require us to talk about family issues. They were very helpful and challenging! My daughter and I had some excellent conversations on values and rules. "
  - From a workshop participant

"The question "What do you like about your family?" was a good base to start from. Great question ! "
  - From a workshop participant

"Talking with other parents has helped me put conflicts with my children in a larger perspective, see solutions that I might not have considered and has given me support when I need to stand firm"
  - Single mom of two boys, a pre-teen and a teenager

"As new parents, we have found it a comfort to have PARENTS FORUM available as a support network. It is a rewarding resource... "
  - Parents of a toddler

"I learned a lot about how different people have things in common with me and my family. It helped me to see many families have problems like me. "
  - From a workshop participant

"Thank you for such a refreshing approach to the problems we face in our households."
  - From a workshop participant

Answers to question "What did you like most?"

• sharing the feelings, very emotional for me.
• the warmth of the people in the room, the sharing

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