Parent Circles — Lisbon
The problem
The nuclear family was an experiment. It failed.
Parents are exhausted, isolated, and desperate for village-level support. Especially expats in new cities — no grandparents nearby, no childhood friends down the street, no one to call when you haven't slept in three days and need someone to just sit with you.
The circles
Honest conversations. Childcare included.
A facilitator leads the conversation. A childcare helper watches the kids in a separate space. You get 2 hours to be a person again — not just a parent.
A space for dads to talk about what no one asks them — fear, identity, exhaustion, joy. No fixing, just listening.
Facilitated conversations about the reality of motherhood. The rage, the love, the invisible labor.
Both parents welcome. Structured play for kids, real talk for adults. Build your village.
Kids play together while parents connect over coffee. Low-key, high-impact. The friendships that save you.
Practical sessions on sleep, boundaries, co-regulation. Led by professionals, not influencers.
How it works
AI coordinates. Humans connect.
No app. No account. Just your phone number. We'll text you when parent circles are forming near you.
Get paid to build villages
We need two kinds of people: conversation facilitators who create safe spaces for parents to talk, and childcare helpers who watch the kids while circles happen. Both get paid. Both make a real difference.
Lead parent circles with empathy and structure. Training provided. Set your own schedule.
Watch the kids in a separate space during circles. Flexible hours, meaningful work.