Expecting Together: A Support Circle for Expecting Parents

About this event

Expecting Together is a monthly support circle for expecting parents to connect, share, and feel less alone in the transition into parenthood. Pregnancy can bring so much at once - excitement, uncertainty, questions, hopes, fears, and everything in between. This circle offers a safe, welcoming space to talk honestly with others who are also preparing for life with a new baby.

Facilitated by Kendra Kwiatkowski, Licensed Professional Counselor , this group is grounded in compassionate support, emotional safety, and real connection. Kendra brings experience in crisis intervention, intensive outpatient care, private practice, and perinatal family support, along with her own lived experience as a mother of two. Her approach is warm, thoughtful, and centered on helping parents feel seen and supported through the emotional shifts of pregnancy and early parenthood.

This circle meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30–7:00 PM , beginning June 10, 2026 , at Kind Spaces Collective in Harrisburg (2578 Interstate Drive, Harrisburg). Upon entering the building there will be signs directing you to the Kind Spaces Collective group room. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Whether you are feeling excited, overwhelmed, curious, anxious, or all of the above, you are welcome here.

This connection circle is free or donation based, brought to you by The Nest of Pennsylvania, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit benefitting parents and caregivers in Central PA. We use Community-Supported Ticketing so everyone can attend regardless of financial circumstances. You can contribute from $0 and up, based on what feels accessible. When you do give, you help keep our programs open to all—but coming as you are is enough. Registration is encouraged as space is limited (please cancel if you can no longer attend, leaving room for more families).

About your facilitator:

Kendra Kwiatkowski is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of a private practice in the Harrisburg area, where she supports individuals through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. Her professional journey began in school settings as a behavioral interventionist, where she discovered the impact of meaningful, compassionate support. Since then, she has worked in crisis intervention, intensive outpatient programs, and private practice, gaining experience across diverse levels of care before launching her own practice.

Over time and especially through her own experience as a mother, her work has evolved to focus more deeply on supporting expecting parents and families navigating the transitions of pregnancy and postpartum. She is passionate about holding space for the emotional shifts, identity changes, and vulnerabilities that can arise during this stage of life.

Outside of her professional role, she a wife, a mother of two, and a proud dog mom. She enjoys starting her day with coffee, unwinding with reality TV when she can, and diving into DIY projects and home renovations. Creative, hands-on work helps her feel energized and grounded, especially as she balances the many roles that come with parenthood.