Early Childhood Matters Stands in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter, against racism to black Americans and in all forms. We strive to help families raise the next generation of race conscious children. Please see our page of resources for families on talking to children about race and racism here.

Supporting families on the road to connected and effective parenting.

parenting workshops * parent/toddler playgroups * presentations * private consultations

Hear more about who we are here.

““I feel very lucky to have discovered your classes right when our family most needed them…Even on our hard days, and through transitions, I can at least cycle through your techniques or take comfort that other [parents] are going through similar challenges… It really is a gift to the community to have your classes and groups available and is the kind of resource that makes me feel lucky to be raising our kids in San Francisco.””
— -Kim, parent of two children under age two

Founded by Rebecca Walsh, ma, 2010

San Francisco, CA

Supporting families on the road to connected and effective parenting.

parenting workshops * parent/toddler playgroups * presentations * private consultations

Email kellam@earlychildhoodmatters.org if you are interested in finding out about sliding scale tuition for our parenting series, mom’s groups, and playgroups. We are happy to help support parents who are in a situation where these courses might otherwise be cost prohibitive.

Our cancellation policy:

Full refund 30 days or more (less a 20% transaction fee), less than 14 days before the start of class a 40% refund will be granted, unless the participant finds a replacement to fill their spot, less than 7 days participants will be responsible for paying the full amount of the class/series price, unless they find a replacement participant to fill their spot.