Our name – Parenting Playgroups – Where Parents Learn and Children Play – reflects our passion and our expertise!  We are dedicated to helping parents raise happy, successful children from birth through 10 years of age, and to help make their families stronger.

Founded and created by Dr. Rene Hackney, a leading parenting and child development specialist, Parenting Playgroups offers interactive learning Parent Workshops, Children’s Programs, Social Skills Groups, Group Workshops and Coaching/Consultation.

Located in Alexandria and Falls Church, Virginia, we provide a learning environment that is fun, interactive, safe and nurturing to both parents and children alike.  We invite you to learn more about our Workshops and Programs.