“When I first started at Family Circle, I was worried about how I would manage with my 2 year-old son, who was just diagnosed as special needs, and my infant daughter as a tagalong. As it turned out, it was easier than I thought because I had eight other moms helping my son with crafts, hand washing, and everything else while I fed the baby! The other parents were remarkable in their support and assistance. Four years later, it’s my third child’s turn, and he is enjoying FCP every bit as much as my other two did.”

Dina Strachan – Cherry Hill, NJ

“Family Circle really saved me when I was a new stay-at-home-mom. It was a big adjustment! One LONG day I wondered what we were going to do for five years until the kids were in school! I pulled out the phone book and found FCP. It sounded like it might be less expensive than some music or gym classes that I had heard about. I was excited to learn that I could bring my 2 year old son and my newborn daughter, and the program was only $100 for the whole school year. This was important since we were adjusting to living on one income. That was two years ago, and my kids and I have made some great friends and have enjoyed some wonderful activities. Anyone who is interested should visit a class. You will be glad you did!”

Amy Birdsall – Medford, NJ

“When I first heard about Family Circle Playgroup, I felt it would be great for my son, Charlie, but I wasn't sure it would be a good fit for me. I was a little apprehensive and felt unqualified to participate in the cooperative "teaching," besides not knowing the words to any preschool songs. Finally, after hearing friend after friend after friend recommend FCP, I decided to give it a go. Now, I am kicking myself for not having enrolled my older child, now 5, when she was younger! I wish I had listened to all of those friends earlier! I discovered right away that the "cooperative" aspect of the group is very low-stress. It generally takes less than an hour to plan and prepare a craft, song, snack, and activity. Almost our entire class from last year enrolled again this year, and we all requested placement in a class together for the second year in a row. Charlie gets to see all of his old buddies again this year, and we parents, who have become friends, get to continue enjoying each others' company, too. Now I am the friend highly recommending FCP to all kinds of moms and all kinds of kids.”

Holly Moxhay