what we do, what we don't do

Peer support is the kind of support that friends spontaneously offer one another. A peer network is just a way to give people to opportunity to contact and to support each other. Parentlink is a peer network of private individuals, not an association or club and all network activities are arrangements between private individuals. We think that by meeting and sharing skills and experience we can help each other meet common needs for information and social contact. We are available for peer-to-peer support and information on breastfeeding, parenting, and local orientation, but we are not specialised and are not service providers. Everyone can participate in our activities and can get in touch with others to organise activities which are family-focused and maybe even environmentally responsible. Our activities are periodic and are announced on this site or via our mailing list. If you have time or energy and want to organise an activity… Why not?

ParentLink Events Archive

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Come to the "Meet-ups" for parents

Anything to say about kids, parenting or family life in Italy? With your participation and with the leadership of the professionals from the "Melograno", the meetings are a friendly place to meet and discuss. On Fridays once a month from 12.00-14.00. Sala "Azalee" of the ClubHouse in Ispra. All are welcome.

Try the Giles Hogben Carpool and save energy

Collective Documents

Looking for local information? Places to go with Kids, Rainy Day Activities, Which Hospital,Which Doctor?

Add to our wiki Guides with practical information on the area, Cafes to collect personal experiences, and lists of Useful Addresses. Your experience is valuable! We just started a Walking Guide to the local area, email us with tips.

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Special Meet-up 19th November 2009

Birth ans Delibery Swiss-style If you would like to learn more about how the OBV in Mendrisio handles childbirth, this is your chance. Come to the Sala Azalee, JRC ClubHouse Ispra and talk to Dr. Giorgio Caccia, Head of the department of gynaecology and Dr. Mariarosa Vecchiato, early childhood psychologist of the association "Zero Cinque". After a short introduction there will be a Q and A session.