Imperfect Parents' groups
Weekday morning groups for parents of infants.
Thursday evening parents' group.​
Imperfect Parents' groups are safe, non-judgmental spaces for conversation, vulnerability, and connection. All our parents' groups are LGBTQIA+ inclusive, open to all parents, regardless of gender, or how many other children you have. We meet weekly (or fortnightly on Thursday evenings) in Auckland (Sandringham, Westmere, Hobsonville Point and Orewa) throughout the school term. When you register you will meet with the same group each week, building on connections and forming real friendships.
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Each group has its own WhatsApp chat group, and registration gives you access to our wider Facebook community, and discounted access to our Nature Playgroup.
Many of our groups roll over through multiple terms, building long-lasting friendships that are maintained even once the in-person groups have finished.
What to expect
In our Imperfect Parents' groups simple conversation starters and gently-guided facilitation means that conversations get to the nitty-gritty deep topics much more quickly than the awkward small talk that can happen on the sidelines of other 'baby activity' groups, and everyone has an opportunity to talk. Discussions are guided by the needs of the group members on the day, rather than following a set 'curriculum', which means that information, support and advice is relevant to what parents are going through right then and there. Sessions will explore topics like: shifts in identity, learning to trust yourself and your baby, responsive parenting and what this really means, navigating information overwhelm, parent wellbeing, relationship shifts, sleep, feeding, and so much more!
Save Your Spot
Baby parents' groups run on weekday mornings throughout the school term, to attend with your baby.
We have a fortnightly on Thursday evenings, for parents to attend without children.
Hobsonville Point
Mon, 10 FebHeadquarters - Te Mahere, Hobsonville10 Feb 2025, 9:30 am – 07 Apr 2025, 11:30 amHeadquarters - Te Mahere, Hobsonville, 214 Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville, Auckland 0616, New ZealandFor parents to attend with their pēpi. This group meets weekly on Mondays from 9.30-11.30am. 10 Feb - 7 Apr. 9 sessions in total for the term. Cost: $285
Orewa
- Thu, 13 FebHibiscus Coast Community House13 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 10 Apr 2025, 12:00 pmHibiscus Coast Community House, 216 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa 0931, New ZealandFor parents to attend with their pēpi. This group meets weekly on Thursdays from 10am-12pm. 13 Feb - 10 Apr. 9 sessions in total for the term. Cost: $285
Central Auckland
- Tue, 04 FebSt Lukes Plunket Family Centre04 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 08 Apr 2025, 12:00 pmSt Lukes Plunket Family Centre, 309 Sandringham Road, Sandringham, Auckland 1025, New ZealandFor parents to attend with their pēpi. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10am-12pm. 4 Feb - 8 Apr. 10 sessions in total for the term. Cost: $299
- Wed, 05 FebWest End Lawn Tennis Club05 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 09 Apr 2025, 12:00 pmWest End Lawn Tennis Club, 1 Fife Street, Westmere, Auckland 1022, New ZealandFor parents to attend with their pēpi. This group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10am-12pm. 5 Feb - 9 Apr. 10 sessions in total for the term. Cost: $299
- Fri, 07 FebWest End Lawn Tennis Club07 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 11 Apr 2025, 12:00 pmWest End Lawn Tennis Club, 1 Fife Street, Westmere, Auckland 1022, New ZealandFor parents to attend with their pēpi. This group meets weekly on Fridays from 10am-12pm. 7 Feb - 11 Apr. 10 sessions in total for the term. Cost: $299
- Thu, 13 FebSt Lukes Plunket Family Centre13 Feb 2025, 10:00 am – 10 Apr 2025, 12:00 pmSt Lukes Plunket Family Centre, 309 Sandringham Road, Sandringham, Auckland 1025, New ZealandFor parents to attend with their pēpi. This group meets weekly on Thursdays from 10am-12pm. 13 Feb - 10 Apr. 9 sessions in total for the term. Cost: $285
Thu, 13 FebSt Lukes Plunket Family Centre13 Feb 2025, 6:30 pm – 03 Apr 2025, 8:30 pmSt Lukes Plunket Family Centre, 309 Sandringham Road, Sandringham, Auckland 1025, New ZealandOpen to all parents. This group meets (mostly)fortnightly on Thursdays from 6.30-8.30pm. 13th Feb - 3rd Apr. 5 sessions in the term. Cost: $150
What's included
When you join one of our groups, you become part of our wider Imperfect Parents' community. Enrollment in the group also includes access to:
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A WhatsApp group for ongoing support from one another and your facilitator
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Private Imperfect Parents Facebook group
If finances are a barrier at all, please get in touch. Koha spaces are available - the aim is for these groups to be accessible to absolutely everyone who would like to be there!
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