Thank You

A wise business mentor once asked me, "how do you want to spend your days?" The question struck a deep chord within me and I've spent countless hours reflecting on it.

I want to be the best mother, wife, and friend I can be. I want to savor the simple joys of a clean house, getting lost in a good book, and cultivating a thriving garden. I want to continue expanding opportunities for authentic community as well as advocating for parental support, rest, and relief.

But as much as my heart longs to do it all, I am only one person. I had hoped listing the building for sale / lease would ease the financial burden of such a large space, but that has not come to fruition and the costs are too much to sustain. 

After much contemplation, and with a multitude of emotions, I have made the difficult decision to close  Relief Parenting Respite and Resource Center. Our final day of operation will be Friday, May 30, 2025.

When I opened Relief Parenting in 2018, my dream was to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for families—a center where respite, connection, and resources could offer parents the relief they so deeply need and deserve. Thanks to the loyalty and love of our families, staff, and local partners, that dream was not only realized—it grew and evolved in ways I could never have imagined. Relief Parenting became a truly authentic community, and I am forever grateful for the engagement and support we've received.

Over the past seven years, Relief Parenting has held space for tears, laughter, and everything in between. It has been an honor to witness life-changing friendships form, to see parents quietly and powerfully restored after a nap in the respite room, and to watch caregivers grow in confidence. It’s been a joy to hear first giggles during Tummy Time, to celebrate baby sign breakthroughs in Sing, Sign & Play, and to see little ones develop their independence in childcare. I will forever carry the memories of our time together with me. 

Please know that each and every one of you who walked through our doors has profoundly impacted my life. I still strongly believe in the Relief Parenting mission, the need for parental care, and the benefit of community support. While our Center's physical space may be closing, the connections we’ve built, the support we’ve shared, and the love we’ve poured into this community will remain—and will always be a part of me.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making Relief Parenting Respite and Resource Center the first, and only, parenting center of its kind. It has been the greatest honor to serve you, learn from you, and work with you to change the culture of parenting. I will miss seeing you every week.

With love and endless gratitude,
Krista Maltais
Founder of Relief Parenting Respite and Resource Center

Now What?

As we move toward our final days, there are several ways you can continue to be a part of the Relief Parenting Mission:

1. Visit Us Before We Close
If you’ve been thinking about visiting to attend our classes or sessions, now is the time! We’re offering a pay-what-you-can option for all our classes, respite, and work room sessions until our final day. Licensed childcare will also be available at our regular rates. Come join us, share your memories, and celebrate what we’ve built together.

2. Share Your Story
If Relief Parenting has made a positive impact on your life, we would love to hear from you. Share your experience through a social media post, a Google review, or a personal message. Your words, photos, and memories mean the world to us and help preserve the legacy of this community.

3. Support Local Businesses
During our time at Relief Parenting, we had the honor of partnering with many incredible local businesses. Please continue to support them and the families they serve—they were an essential part of our mission and your support helps them thrive.

4. Stay Connected
Updates on future endeavors will be shared through our newsletter and social media, so stay tuned. Our mission isn’t ending—it’s evolving!

5. Continue The Relief Parenting Mission
Although our physical location is closing, our community is not disappearing! You can keep the heart of Relief Parenting beating in meaningful ways: normalize asking for help, offer to babysit for a friend, authentically share your parenting experiences, and listen to others without judgment and/or providing unsolicited advice. Your caring will continue to uplift those who need it most.

FAQs

  • Memberships will expire at the end of the month and will not be renewed. Childcare hours, classes, and services should be booked and completed by May 30th.

  • Yes; gift certificates and account credits can be used during the final weeks of operation but will expire, without refund, on May 30, 2025.

  • Licensed drop-off and on-site childcare will be available during our regular business hours (M,T,R,F 8:45am - 1:15pm) until May 30th. 

  • We hope to hold a community gathering towards the end of the month. Once a date and details are confirmed, we will share an announcement.

  • While the physical doors of Relief Parenting Center will close and our weekly classes and services will end, Krista remains deeply committed to advocating for perinatal parents and offering resources to families in new and meaningful ways.

    She will remain available for private parenting and lactation / feeding consultations, public speaking, and local events, such as Family Yoga at Cider Hill Farm

    Krista will never stop exploring ways to continue the important work that began at Relief Parenting.

Have specific questions or concerns? Contact Us

Although our physical location is closing, our community is not disappearing!

In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite memories, trusted local resources, and ways you can continue to find support.

~ Stay Connected ~