Parenthood: Tips, Treats, & Trades offers a welcoming and inclusive space to connect, share tips, and exchange valuable resources for soon-to-be parents, as well as those with newborns up to toddlers.

Whether you’re in search of connecting with fellow parents, swapping gently used clothing, age-appropriate toys, or helpful parenting tips, we hope that you’ll find something to suit your needs. We’ll also be offering some iced tea by DAVIDsTea and other treats to keep you refreshed 

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Join us!
 Saturday June 29, 2024
 Laurier Park (Corner of Brébeuf & Laurier Avenue East)
 9:30am – 2:00pm

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Things to consider bringing:
 Items you’d like to swap
 Water
 Comfortable shoes/weather-appropriate attire
 A partner or friend + your child!

 This event is free! RSVP on the Eventbrite page where you can also give a donation to support our event programming https://tipstreatsandtrades.eventbrite.ca

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Drop in and out as you please during this 4-hour gathering, where you’ll find a welcoming community eager to support and inspire one another on the journey of parenthood.

We’re excited to offer a wide array of resources and goodies! The selection of items caters to families with newborns up to toddlers. Browse through labeled bins with gently used items, clothes, and toys, where you can find new treasures for your little ones or pass along items your family has outgrown.

If you are interested in donating items before the event, here are our drop off locations! 
• MILE END:
Maison Sauvage Café (162 Rue Bernard O, Montréal, QC H2T 2K2)

• WEST ISLAND:
Studio 77 (71 Chem. du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore, Pointe-Claire, QC H9S 4L1)

• NDG:
Cafe 92° (6703 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec)

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About this event’s lovely collaborator:

Wulan (she/her) is an artist and an Early Childhood Educator based in Montreal. She founded Hello Sleepywhale Illustrations in 2012 in Chicago, IL, following a transition from a corporate design job to a full-time creative career. She expanded her small Etsy shop to local boutiques in Chicago, California, and New York, and collaborated with West Elm on pop-up events. Wulan discovered a passion for combining art and education and moved to Montreal in 2016 to become an Early Childhood Educator. She began teaching ECE at CDI College in 2021, transferring her classroom expertise to guide future teachers.

As a mother, her son and husband have been inspiring her to return to her creative side. Wulan and her husband launched their clothing line called Bloom Ensemble, and she is currently developing “Otto & Friends,” a brand offering products that connect parents and their children.

Being a parent allows Wulan to connect with other parents through various phases of parenthood. She especially enjoys supporting her mama community by sharing tips, passing down items, and providing a listening ear.

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About Vent Over Tea:

Vent Over Tea is a free active listening service in FR/EN based in Montréal that connects those who need to vent with an empathetic listener in a local café or virtually. To book a vent session or for more information, visit https://ventovertea.com/en/

À propos de Vent Over Tea :

Vent Over Tea offre un service d’écoute active gratuit, en personne et confidentiel à tous les membres de la communauté locale dans le but de promouvoir le bien-être mental. Pour réserver une séance d’écoute active ou pour plus d’informations sur nos services, visitez le https://ventovertea.com/fr/